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TORREMOLINOS

TORREMOLINOS (14 km) is a small town with a very nice and long promenade, it is one of the most important coastal resorts near Malaga.
It is one of the most important coastal resorts near Malaga and has many festivals, especially in the neighborhood of La Nogalera.
It is also the gay capital of the Costa del Sol, with the opening of the first gay bar in 1962.
The beaches are numerous and well equipped.

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BENALMADENA

BENALMADENA (11 km away) is divided into a maritime part, famous for its numerous beaches, also well equipped. There is a water park, an amusement park (TIVOLI WORLD), cable cars with a magnificent view of the surroundings and a birds of prey show. The Benalmádena market takes place on Friday mornings near TIVOLI. There is also an original marina to explore and a SEALIFE aquarium. You should take a walk through LA PALOMA park, where you will discover its animals in freedom and its beautiful cactus garden. Then you have BENALMADENA PUEBLO (4.4km), a typical Andalusian village with narrow streets, facades decorated with flower pots, the church SANTA DOMINGO on a promontory with a panoramic view over the sea and the castle of COLOMARES (this castle is worthy of a fairy tale). A little further on there is a Buddhist temple, STUPA, and next to it a butterfly house (MARIPOSA).

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FUENGIROLA

FUENGIROLA is an important seaside resort that is alive all year round. It is a town where modern buildings are mixed with typical neighborhoods with small fishermen’s houses, such as the BOLICHES neighborhood. It is also a very pleasant promenade, which allows you to walk for miles between beaches and bars, restaurants, stores and “chirringitos”, the small beach restaurants that can be found along the coast. Fuengirola’s large open-air market, with fruits, vegetables, textiles, decorative items, gadgets, etc., takes place on Tuesday mornings (very busy). There is also a covered market in Fuengirola, every morning, where you will find artisans, butchers, fishmongers, market gardeners, etc. (note that on Mondays there are no fishmongers because there is no fishing on Sundays). MIJAS is a very large municipality, which includes CALLA MIJAS, MIJAS PUEBLO and many golf courses. MIJAS PUEBLO (7,4 km away) is a very nice white village at 430 m altitude with an extraordinary view over the whole region. Don’t forget a windbreaker, as it can be a bit cold and windy.
You can also see the bullring built in 1900, and take a short walk to the MURALLA.

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MIJAS

MIJAS is a very large municipality, which includes CALLA MIJAS, MIJAS PUEBLO and many golf courses. MIJAS PUEBLO (7,4 km away) is a very nice white village at 430 m altitude with an extraordinary view over the whole region. Don’t forget a windbreaker, as it can be a bit cold and windy. You can also see the bullring built in 1900, and take a short walk to the MURALLA.

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CALA MIJAS (18 km away)

CALA MIJAS (18 km away) is a small seaside resort with a very pleasant 6 km walk on hard ground and wooden planks overhanging the promenade between beaches and cottages. It is also necessary to go up inland (+- 30mn by car from Cala Mijas) and visit some of the golf courses. The hinterland and its hills For lovers of hiking: We liked it a lot the CAMINITO DEL REY (at 74 km): 7 km of trail and hanging bridges that cross the natural area of ​​the LOS GAITANES gorge at the bottom of which the GUADALHORCE flows at a depth of about 700 m THE TORQUAL OF ANTEQUERA (+- 75 km): Natural reserve famous for the forms that erosion has given to its limestone rocks,

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MALAGA (30 km away)

A port and cultural city recognized for its history and its pedestrian center. Several museums, including the one dedicated to Picasso, born in Malaga in 1881, and others on contemporary art and Andalusian painting of the 19th century. The MALAGUETA bullring, which continues to host bullfights during the Fair in August. The castle of ALCAZABA, the Renaissance cathedral, the PASEO DEL PARQUE park, the covered market (a very nice window in one of the 2 halls) open every morning (on Mondays there is no fish) and the possibility of eating “on the go”, caps etc. Many pedestrian streets in the most famous, CALLE LARIOS. From the rooftop terrace of the MARRIOTT you have a magnificent view of the entire city and the port. You can also have a drink at the bar.
Among other typical restaurants: LOS GATOS and EL PIMPI, where you can eat very well for a reasonable price in an Andalusian atmosphere, and where we like to get together with friends.

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MARBELLA (36 km)

The old quarter of the city, CASCO ANTIGUO, has preserved the soul of an Andalusian town. Many tapas bars and shops. Do not forget the small square of the orange trees “LA PLAZA DE LOS NARANJOS” with its town hall, the church of LA ENCARNACIÓN. Also discover the sculptures of DALI in the AVENUES OF THE SEA and continue along the seafront. In the municipality of MALAGA you will also find numerous golf courses.

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GIBRALTAR (111 km)

Gateway to the Mediterranean, under English rule. See the Rock and its shopping street. Be careful, to enter it you must have a passport.

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TARIFA (a 136 km)

In front of Tangier, in Morocco: In the Atlantic Ocean, in front of Tangier, in Morocco, the shortest distance between the two continents. Ideal starting point for a small trip through Morocco. The boat trip lasts 35mn or even 60mn depending on the boat. Important place for all windsurfers, as the wind conditions are excellent. The beaches, very extensive and absolutely wild, provided a fresh atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Old town to stroll in summer (very little activity in winter)

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