by Geneva Milama | Apr 7, 2025 | Tips
With more than 120 nationalities, Mijas Costa boasts one of the most cosmopolitan populations in Andalucía. It's a melting pot of British, Scandinavian, and Dutch European expats, among others. The Costa del Sol holds a rhythm all its own, a steady pulse carried by...
by Geneva Milama | Apr 4, 2025 | Lifestyle
The term chiringuito (beach bar) is thought to have originated in Cuba, but in Málaga, these modest beachside establishments have reached institution status. There’s something about the sea in Málaga, how it lingers in the air, how it folds into the food, how it seems...
by Geneva Milama | Apr 3, 2025 | Culture
Blas Infante was very much inspired by Al-Andalus — the period of cultural bloom when Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived together in southern Spain. He saw Andalusia's authentic essence derive from this multi-ethnic heritage, to the extent of incorporating Arabic...
by Geneva Milama | Apr 2, 2025 | Culture
The Festival Ciudad de Fuengirola has hosted global acts like Sting, Jennifer Lopez, and Bob Dylan — yet many locals still remember its humble, guitar-strumming beginnings. Fuengirola feels different. It’s not just another coastal town along the Costa del Sol—though...
by Geneva Milama | Apr 1, 2025 | Lifestyle
Though olives are ubiquitous throughout Spain, the nearby countryside of Marbella produces special varieties such as Manzanilla Aloreña, Spain's first Denomination of Origin (DO) table olive. Locals marinate them with garlic, thyme, and fennel—a snack worth trying in...
