Costa del Sol is a region in the south of Spain, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, this region offers a variety of excursions so if you have your upcoming plans to visit Spain, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful region. Some of the excursions, which you can experience while here:
EL CAMINITO DEL REY – WALKING THROUGH ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PATHWAYS IN THE WORLD
The Caminito del Rey is a wonderful natural site of Malaga, located between the municipalities of Alora, Antequera and Ardales. A path that is unique in the world runs through this environment, rising to three hundred and twenty-eight feet in height. The path of the Caminito del Rey, almost 5 miles long, is linear and in a one-way direction. Much of the route is carried out on hanging walkways attached to the natural rock wall. Anyone older than years can cross the Caminito del Rey, without needing a great physical preparation.
RONDA AND ITS WINERIES – LEARNING THE ART OF WINE TASTING SURROUNDED BY NATURE
Ronda is a must-see on the Costa del Sol. Some of its best preserved gems are the old bullring, as well as its Cuenca gardens, the Mondragón house, the Arab baths, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria de la Encarnacion and the Philip V Arch or the Bandits Museum. The city has the largest number of wineries and the Joaquin Fernandez Winery is excellent for a wine tasting in different languages and enjoying a traditional lunch in a beautiful property.
BREEDING OF BULLS AND ANDALUSIAN HORSES IN RONDA
Reservatauro is a natural park where visitors can see first hand the breeding of bulls and Andalusian horses on the Mediterranean pasture. The bravest can experience their skills in the world of bullfighting and the quiet ones can enjoy some tapas and local wine after the visit or visit the bullfighting museum by Rafael Tejada.
DISCOVERING THE PRODUCTION OF THE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
La Almazara by LA Organic is a mill on the outskirts of Ronda, Andalusia, designed by the international architect Philippe Starck. Here you can learn about the harvesting of olive trees, the properties of the AOVE and the production process and quality of the oils through an oil-tasting session, where you will learn how how to pair oils gastronomically.
ANTEQUERA – A UNESCO CITY THE DOLMENS OF ANTEQUERA
To walk around Antequera is to go back in time. A glorious history that has left its mark in stately homes, churches and convents of the most varied styles, and a Muslim fortress. The prehistoric ensemble, El Sitio Dolmenes de Antequera, composed by three cultural monuments (Menga’s Dolmen, Viera’s Dolmen and El Romeral’s Tholos) and two natural monuments (La Pena de los Enamorados and El Torcal) have been declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2016.
FEEL THE LUXURY IN MARBELLA SHOPPING & GLAMOUR FACING THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Marbella, capital city of luxury in Costa del Sol. From this beautiful town, through the well known Milla de Oro (Golden Mile), we can approach one of the most special and sophisticated points in Europe and one of the most opulent of the Mediterranean Sea: Puerto Banus. El Corte Ingles of Puerto Banús offers a shopping experience like no other, with a service of personal shopper and the most extensive selection of international luxury and exclusive Spanish designer brands.
HISTORY AND ART IN MALAGA – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE MUSEUMS, GASTRONOMY AND MONUMENTS OF THE CAPITAL
Malaga is the best destination to enjoy culture. It has become the city of museums, home to the Picasso Museum and other great exhibition centres as Centro Pompidou Malaga, the Museo Rus, The Automobile and Fashion Museum o or the Museo Carmen Thyssen. Another must-see in the capital is the Atarazanas Market. Spain Food Sherpass offers gastronomic tours at the Atarazanas Market to show you our best delicacies (olive oil, cheese, wine…) and show cooking experiences.
THE MALAGA CATHEDRAL FROM ITS ROOFTOP
Visitors have the possibility of accessing the vaults of the Malaga Cathedral. Arrived at the vaults visitors can contemplate the wonderful landscape that can be seen from all the perimeter of the Malaga Cathedral, after climbing to a height of almost fifty meters with more than two hundred steps.
FLAMENCO AND TAPAS EVENING IN MALAGA
In 2010, flamenco was declared as world intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO and it is part of the Costa del Sol traditions. Tablao Flamenco Los Amayas in Malaga is located in the neighborhood of La Malagueta next to the Malaga Port and the Pompidou Center, offering shows daily, with a cast consisting of dancing, singing and live guitar.
NERJA AND ITS CAVES AN UNDERGROUND TREASURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL WITH 60 YEARS OF HISTORY
The Caves of Nerja are the most visited ones on the Malaga province. They were re-discovered in 1959 by a group of local kids. The caves are a genuine scientific and monumental treasure. In addition to the famous Cueva de Nerja, tranquillity and virgin beaches are the other two elements that define Nerja as a tourism destination. This coastal town is at the eastern end of the comarca of Axarquía, and offers multiple options to have a great day.
THE BEAUTY OF MIJAS- THE CHARM OF THE PICTURESQUE ANDALUSIAN WHITE VILLAGES
Mijas is the perfect place to enjoy peace and connect with nature any time of the year. The tranquillity of Mijas Pueblo, an enclave of white houses with the perfect location between the mountains an the sea; the wealth of marine fauna and flora at La Cala de Mijas; the watchtowers of Mijas Costa, along with its beach and its seafront promenade; the shops of Las Lagunas And the ultimate spot that you won’t want to miss: its mountains.
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