Depite the crisis there were still thousands of people in the annual celebrations in Granada yesterday. I arrived from the Costa Tropical at 8:00 in time to see the last carriages and horses leave as they made their way to the main gate. The main feria area during the day consists of several avenues of… Read More
Kylie ‘Spaining Around’ – Let’s hope it is a new and happy start for her. What a shame he is not from Almunecar! We could do with a bit more glamour here. If any one knows of any famous Spanish from this area let us know! WARNING. Don’t deal with this man – I don’t… Read More
This week (8th June) the City of Granada celebrates Corpus Christi which is held in the large fair ground space in the general area of the bus station and La Chana. This is a great time to experience the atmosphere of a celebration in Granada. t is one of the largest fairs of the year… Read More
With the middle of the year fast approaching there are more people arriving daily on the Costa Tropical many are heading to holiday rentals. Salobrena has a busy event schedule over the next two weeks firstly they are advertising a Tapas festival which will be held under the historic castle that sits on top of… Read More
This weekend those enjoying their Almunecar holidays have had an excellent opportunity to sample a range of some of the best cooking on the Costa Tropical all under one roof at the annual Almunecar Gastronomic Fair in Parque Majuelo. The fair only lasts three days and attracts in the region of 30 different restaurants from… Read More
Surprise birth at Málaga donkey refuge – Hopefully this little one will have a better life than the mother. Soldiers catch Swine Flu – The flu is still around and has the potnetial to become more widespread. In Spain having 126 cases now it has spread more slowly than in th UK. Dog keeps watch… Read More
Beginning on 8th June (this year) one of the largest celebrations of the year in Granada Corpus Christi attracts thousands of people a day to eat, drink, promenade and enjoy the day. At night the crowds filter down to the fun fair set up adjacent to the traditional area of the feria. The religious festival… Read More
When people think of Spain sun, sea, wine and tapas often come to mind. From humble origins tapas have evolved into a form of cuisine which is popular through many towns in the UK. Tapas on the Costa Tropical are however still very much the norm in the Spanish bars. Originally tapas which became very… Read More
In just two days the Gastronomic Fair in Almunecar will begin. Almunecar’s Gastronomic Fair is a yearly event held in Park Majuelo which is in the same road as the tourism office and just a few streets in from San Cristobal beach. The best of Almunecar’s restaurants in the next days should be preparing to… Read More
Last month (May) we received two new properties to our La Herradura Rentals page – both on the western side of La Herradura in tranquil settings. The first is up on the side of Cerro Gordo from where there are excellent views along the bay eastwards. There is a nearby pool and lido area. This apartment although it only… Read More
