SIGHTSEEING
Cabopino: (3-5 mins drive from apartment)
Cabopino and Cabopino beach are situated on the coast, just up the road towards Marbella.
Miles of beautiful sandy beaches with water sports, fishing and boat trips. The sandy beach and dunes can be reached via the Car Park there (2 euros to park all day). Follow signs for Andy's Beach. There is also a beautiful harbour and renowned restaurants.
Cabopino is one of the Costa del Sol's best kept secret.
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Andy's Beach is amazing. Food is tasty and there is live music at 4pm every day. The frozen cocktails are to die for in the Caribbean vibe walk up bar. It is very chilled.
Mijas Pueblo: (20 mins drive from apartment)
One of the prettiest villages in Spain, this traditional village has breath taking views. Walk up the hill for the best views, Open air theatre, Bull ring - you can take a tour.
Lookout for the Mineral water spring at the entrance to the village.
It has the best Tapas in Mijas - check on trip advisor).
General Parking is 1 Euro for the day in a multi storey car park.
Plan in late afternoon if you plan to visiting the summer, but anytime anytime else.
Puerto Banus: (30 mins drive from apartment)
With it’s mega rich yachts, world famous fashion shops, Casino, shopping centre, top beaches and spectacular views, makes this place special. The nightlife is buzzing with numerous Bars & Restaurants overlooking the marina. Hire a yacht and go out into the Med. A reasonable restaurant is called Picasso. Ribs are amazing!
Marbella: (15 mins drive from apartment)
One of the most delightful promenades on the Costa Del Sol, with its classy restaurants and bars overlooking the beach front. A visit to the Orange Square will bring you to a host of street restaurants in the old part of Marbella.
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Old Town Marbella: (10 mins drive from apartment)
Such a beautiful town, walking in the small pedestrian cobbled streets you will find the most amazing restaurants and quirky shops.
Best parking is Indigo - Avda del Mar (about 10-15 euros for the day).
At EASTER avoid parking in central Old Town.
Ronda: (120 mins drive from apartment)
Ronda is truly a spectacular village, famous throughout Spain for the plunging river gorge which divides this enchanting village. Ronda also has the oldest & most beautiful bullring in the whole of Spain.
Fuengirola: (10 mins drive from apartment)
A busy resort, with 8km of good clean beaches, where the promenade spans the entire coast. The town comes alive at night with its many bars & clubs's.
Many water sports attractions are also available.
Miramar has a shopping centre. It has a Primark for essentials.
Benalmadena: (20 mins drive from apartment)
A lively resort with its beautiful sandy beaches & a spectacular promenade 2km long. Visit the Marina Plaza, often described as Covent Garden on water.
Other attractions include the Tivoli World theme park.
We recommend taking a boat trip from here to see the dolphins. a 2 hr boat trip would be advisable. Make sure that in the summer you book in advance, and look out for windy forecasts. They wont go out if it is windy! About 15-30 Euros per person - remember to haggle!)
Park in the underground car park in the Marina.
Gibraltar: (60 mins drive from apartment)
Gibraltar is an amazing co-mingling of past, present and future, and the list of things that a visit to Gibraltar should take in is as long as your arm in reality, but there are some things that you just can’t miss.
Cradle of History – A welcome monument that is shaped like the rock, showing the first skull of Neanderthal man from Gibraltar as well as other photos that show you the civilisations throughout the history of Gibraltar
The Changing of the Guard – Several times daily on Gibraltar, undertaken by Gibraltars own Guard company.
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