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 | Mar 12, 2025 | Culture, Lifestyle
Since the 2000s, modern architecture has taken over, featuring sleek lines, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and open-plan spaces. Some destinations announce themselves to you. Marbella doesn't. It hints. It lets you draw your own conclusions as you wind along its...
by Geneva Milama | Mar 11, 2025 | Culture, Lifestyle
Locals gather at tapas bars for long, leisurely meals, enjoying multiple small dishes with drinks. In Málaga, people don’t eat tapas. They live them. They stand shoulder to shoulder at polished wooden bars, a glass of Rioja in one hand, a fork in the other. They move...
by Geneva Milama | Mar 10, 2025 | Culture
Estepona’s history dates back to Phoenician, Roman, and Moorish times, but it was primarily known as a fishing and agricultural village for centuries. The Port of Estepona played a major role in the local economy, supplying fresh seafood to nearby towns and cities....
by Geneva Milama | Mar 5, 2025 | Culture
The area now known as Mijas was originally settled by the Phoenicians around 1000 BC, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas on the Costa del Sol. There are places where history lingers—not as a relic, but as a presence. Mijas is one of them. The...
