Off The Beaten Trail: Visiting The South Of Spain
Every year thousands of residents from the UK travel to the Costa del Sol translated the Coast of the Sun
. The name says it all; the Costa del Sol is situated in the township of Mijas Costa, in the province of Malaga and the sun stays beautifully positioned in the sky for most of the year.
Although the Costa del Sol is well known throughout the UK, many in the west know very little about it. There is plenty to do and plenty more to see, as long as you know where to look. Sightseeing tours are around every corner and beach front, but still they only focus on certain hotspots like Gibraltar or Cadiz. What many fail to realize or see are the local white villages situated high on mountain tops and are rooted deep in ancient tradition.
Here are a few places worth noting for any future travels to the South of Spain.
The Candle Festival in Tolox
Only about a 20 minute drive from the Coast:
Tolox, Spain is located high in the hills at the entrance to the National Park Sierra de las Nieves. Every year in September the La Luna Mora festival takes place. In this tiny white village, the lights go down and 20,000 plus candles are lit. The ambiance is spectacular and quite breathtaking as you watch from a far a beautiful glow emanating from the town. Here you can walk the old streets and visit shops, sidewalk tables with hand crafted items and enjoy a meal from a street full of international foods.
Tarifa
Only about an hours drive from the Coast:
This is probably one of the most incredible places to visit while staying on the Costa del Sol. Tarifa is located at the most southerly point of Spain. On a clear sunny day (and sometimes even cloudy) you can stand on the beach of the Mediterranean and see Africa. Located just a few kilometres across the water is Morocco.
Tarifa mixes in Spanish and Middle Eastern culture and you have a unique opportunity to stand in between the raging Atlantic Ocean and calm Mediterranean Sea. The sight alone is worth the trip. You can stand and watch as the Atlantic and Mediterranean blend together. In Tarifa there is plenty to see and do, like eat authentic Spanish cuisine, taking the ferry over to Morocco for a culture filled day trip or jump on a tour boat and watch the dolphins as they surface for some dinner.
Noche Blanca All night Flamenco in Crdoba
About a two hour drive from the Coast:
Flamenco is an absolute given when visiting any part of Spain; however Cordoba takes it to an entirely different level. Here you will enjoy authentic flamenco that starts at night and goes until the sun comes up.
The festival theme is dedicated to the brotherhood of culture, so you will witness great masters of dancing and singing featured in this all night programme. There are even acts from Japan and Portugal and the main events take place in the square of Las Tendillas, La Corredera, the Orange Tree Courtyard, the Great Mosque and many more.
Spain has so much to offer, with much more to see and do. It is always recommended that you stay at the very least for two weeks to take in its culture. Malaga is the main landing point and you can find plenty of shuttles or
Malaga Airport transfers to get you where you need to go along the Costa del Sol and many other points of interest.
Make sure to add the south of Spain to your travel bucket list we promise you wont be disappointed!
by: Sonia Allende Garcia
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