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Winter downpours and holiday rentals: why professional property management matters more than ever Winter along Spain's southern coast is generally mild, featuring abundant winter sunshine for most of the season. However, when rain does fall, it can fall fast and hard. Rapid downpours, strong winds and localised flooding have become common in many coastal regions. For owners of holiday rentals, these...

The famous Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits as well as the taste of its ingredients, can be credited to a particular conjunction of factors: the use of fresh ingredients from around the Mediterranean, the wisdom of age-old traditional recipes, and the time-honoured methods of preparation (for example, spit, oven, grill or open fire) of these dishes. In broad outline, the Mediterranean...

The Senda Litoral  is a grand tour from one end of the Costa del Sol to another. The Senda Litoral de Malaga (Malaga Coastal Path) is a projected 180 km path following the entire coast of Malaga province from the Castle of the Duchess of Manilva to the Balcón de Europa Nerja. Last year it was 85% complete (of 180km) and hoped it to be complete this year. Once completed, this long-distance...

Chestnut Season in Serranía de Ronda Located in Malaga’s Serranía de Ronda, the Genal Valley has already begun to show its Autumn colours. Each year, October is an important month for this beautiful location because that is the time when it welcomes its most precious fruit – the Chestnut. The variety is known as pilonga and it is such a delicacy that it is exported to most of Europe as a...

Where has this year gone? Christmas is nearly here and New Year’s Eve is hot on its heels. What are your plans for the most important party night of the year? If you’re still deciding, then how about to celebrate in Marbella? We love New Year’s Eve on the Costa del Sol, as there’s something for everyone, whether you want a chilled out winter getaway or want to be more active. There are many...

Benahavís is a typical Andalusian village with white houses and winding streets located inland on the Western Costa del Sol. Just 7 km inland from the coast and it’s many beaches this is a real unspoilt getaway. Known for its peace and quiet (the population is just under 6,000), deep well of charm and breathtaking beauty. The peaceful appearance of the village contrasts with the hustle and bustle of...

10% DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING FROM OUR WEBSITE Superb, newly reformed two bedroom apartment in the exceptional gated community of Señorio de Marbella, built in the Andalusian pueblo style and set in the heart of Marbella’s fabulous Golden Mile. Guests will enjoy expansive landscaped tropical gardens, waterfalls, fountains and flower gardens, five swimming pools (one heated in the colder months), a...

Estepona, in a privileged setting, captivates its visitors in every nook. Its refurbished old town, one of Andalusia's most beautiful, offers tourists the chance to enjoy a real urban garden, “The Costa del Sol Garden”. Its labyrinth of white streets, adorned with picturesque flowerpots in bloom, give it the essence of a coastal Andalusian town. It conserves its customs and traditions in perfect,...

The European Environmental Education Foundation awards an annual prize named the Blue Flag which represents the quality of the beaches and ports that meet all environmental regulations. Whilst most people are aware that Blue Flag certification guarantees the quality of bathing water this is only part of the criteria. At this point it is worth stressing that a Blue Flag beach is not necessarily any...

Introducing this spectacular four-bedroom holiday home, ideally located on Estepona´s New Golden Mile and minutes from the beach and all amenities. It´s impossible not to be impressed by Finca Alegria on first impression with its´ grand entrance and driveaway (which can park up to five cars). The decor throughout is stylish and modern yet still retains the quintessential Andalucian features through...