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Now, a lot of people will prefer modern shopping malls and we have our share of those along the coast, but for me it is hard to beat the atmosphere of an old town centre like that of Marbella. The problem is that while shopping centres feature some great shops and ...
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Located in the north of the province of Alicante and near the border with the province of Valencia, Denia is the capital of the Marina Alta district. Its geographical location near the cape: Cabo de San Antonio and in front of the Balearic Islands has transformed Denia into a privileged ...
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When travelling south on the N332 from the airport at El Altet, most people bypass Santa Pola completely as they swing past the bay where this important fishing port is situated, but those who have left the main road and made their way down through the old town to the ...
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For a petite village of just 2,000 inhabitants, Ojén packs a punch when it comes to celebrities. Spain’s most-loved crooner, Señor Julio Iglesias, has a long-standing relationship with the Andalucian village and owns a lavish country estate on its outskirts. Lucky locals occasionally spy the 260 million worldwide ...
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For many people moving abroad, there are many pastimes they leave behind at home. One thing that a lot of people miss is following their local football team, but for those who have decided to live in Malaga, there is the chance to be one of the many foreign fans ...
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Located in the Northern part of Alicante, Confrides is a living proof that there is a lot more than sun and beaches in this province, located in the Valencian region of Spain. A Moorish village in its origins – the castle ruins being worth a visit – it boasts a strategic ...
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Despite a slow 2010 for the property market in Granada’s Costa Tropical, the year ended well. This increase in demand for Costa Tropical property for sale looks to be continuing in 2011, which is great news for those selling or buying property in the area. Many factors are contributing to a ...
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Lying only 20 minutes from Gibraltar and 45 minutes from Malaga, the area of Manilva is set within a perfect location, easily accessible from both these two airports. Once a typical Spanish fishing village, the Manilva of today has grown into a vibrant town full of restaurants, bars and shops. It ...
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Jijona can only be described as a hidden gem! Famously known for its production of Turrón, a delicious type of soft nougat that has been manufactured in the town for more than 500 years. The soft nougat is typically made from sugar, honey, almonds and egss and especially popular at ...
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Torrevieja is a town situated in the region called Vega Baja del Segura, which is located in the south of Alicante. Years ago, its principal sources of income were fishing and the salt industry whose La Mata and Torrevieja saltworks were one of the biggest salt suppliers working in Spain. However, a ...
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While you may know Guadalmina, that rather luxurious suburb just west of San Pedro, I bet did you didn’t know that in addition to luxurious villas and golf courses it also harbours one of the oldest archaeological sites in the entire region. As someone who has lived in the Marbella area ...
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The province of Cádiz, on the Atlantic coast, is famous for its 252 kilometers of fine sandy beaches, its mountain ranges and white villages. The almost tropical climate, with an average of 22ºC allows you to enjoy these natural attractions all year round. Founded by the Phoenicians more than three ...
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Estepona is a town and municipality located in the province of Malaga covering an area of 137 square kilometers and boasts 21 km of a beautiful coastline with sandy and rocky beaches. It has a population of approximately 65,000 cosmopolitan inhabitants, mainly Spanish, British, Scandinavian, Moroccan, South American and German. The ...
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Malaga is Andalucía’s second city after Seville and can give the regional capital a run for its money. It is home to a port designed for cargo ships as well as to dock some of the world’s super cruise liners, on their first stop after entering the Mediterranean Sea. Malaga ...
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Monda is a typically Spanish village situated in the stunning mountains of Alpujata, only 15km from the cosmopolitan town of Marbella. What makes Monda so special is that it is a village that is very much alive, all the properties in Monda are populated all year round and the streets ...
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