"Costa Da Sol" Top 5 Page for this destination Andalucía by jo104

Andalucía Travel Guide: 14,371 reviews and 31,489 photos

Benalmadena

I had previously gone to Spain in 2002 to Benalmadena, Costa Da Sol, with 2 friends and had a good time although they were far more inclined to spend time at the beach. In went up the cable car to see the view over Benalmadena with a free donkey ride on top this is worthwhile doing. We visited the expensive Puerto Banus and Marbella but alas saw no stars

Feurengirola

In July 2004 I went to Fueringorola to stay at my friend’s parents villa. We hired a car for the week and visited the town of Mijas and Rhonda. The Alhambra in Granada is a must but as it is booked so far in advance we booked through a travel agency & went with a coach. Sampling the local tapas can be a bit difficult so my suggestion is a restaurant in the port of belamadina.

Ronda

Palacio Mondragon

Ronda is home to the oldest bullfight ring in Spain. This became home of the great bullfighter Pedro Romero.

Ronda is one of Spain's oldest cities but it only became reknowned in the middle ages where it became an independent kingdom under Arabic Rule.

Ronda is surrounded by high cliffs on 3 sides of the city providing a natural defence & high walls were erected at the entrance. The town of Ronda was the last to fall during the reconquest finally rendering to Ferdinand's army in 1485.

I loved the mix of building style, some Arabic & Christian mix.

As you walk towards the center of town you cross the new bridge which runs over the gorge separating medieval town from the 18th century part of town

Pros and Cons

Pros:cloistered nun cookies & biddies dressed in trad black dress
Cons:can be pretty hot
In a nutshell:I'm going for a Siesta

Last visit to Andalucía: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Sep 22, 2006
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Road Signs Transportation (2)

The areas are sign posted over the road as you travel between areas. more travel advice

The Ship bar Nightlife (1)

They had a nice pool table & served wicked cocktails more travel advice

Sand sculpture Local Customs (4)

This lady did a couple of fantastic sand sculptures so we tipped her for her efforts. This was on Belamadina beach more travel advice

Cable Car - Belamadina Things to Do (9)

The Telecabina (or 'Teleférico') takes you on an amazing 15-minute journey in a Cable Car that holds 4 people, right up... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Churros in Marbella

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Comments (20)

bijo69 Sep 5, 2009 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

I went to Andalucia in spring, not to the coast though... Nice page!!!
Bwana_Brown Nov 14, 2008 at 4:06 PM Report Abuse

You managed some great photos of Andalucia and the ride on the Belamadina Cable Car sounds like a lot of fun! My wife and I are hoping to visit this area during winter but are looking forward to seeing Ronda.
angiebabe Jan 5, 2008 at 10:26 AM Report Abuse

hi and Happy New Year Jo, hope youre having a great time back time (see youre not back online yet!), might get myself a scanner for belated christmas?or i will take you up on yr offer!and I love Andalucia - great place to drive all over!esp in Springtime.
Manara Feb 20, 2007 at 4:32 AM Report Abuse

I like very much you pages on Andalucia. Thank you for posting them!
yumyum Feb 2, 2007 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

Oh, churros and hot chocolate! How yummy! I was introduced to that in Valencia.
HORSCHECK Jan 21, 2007 at 10:04 AM Report Abuse

Jo, fabulous little page about Andalusia. Unfortunatly I only made it to Marbella and Ronda during the Euro 2006 VT meeting.
keida84 Jan 20, 2007 at 10:18 PM Report Abuse

I appreciated your pages here on Andulucia, Jo. I was tickled to read about buying cookies from the incognito nun . Lovely photos. Thanks, Kat
Acirfa Oct 31, 2006 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your comments on my Rye page Jo :)
LoriPori Oct 14, 2006 at 5:57 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful Andalucia pages Jo. Hans and I love the Costa del Sol, and you visited many of our favourite places.
Maurizioago Sep 21, 2006 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

Could I suggest some corections? Benalmadena and Puerto Banus. Ciao!