Adults just like babies need to protect their skin from the sun. Certain basic precautions should be taken so as to avoid being burned by excessive exposure. The locals have a routine when going to the beach and most will avoid exposure between noon and 4pm. However, when on holiday we tend to indulge as much as we can of the good weather. When the sun is at its peak, you can … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!
Antequera – A sleepy provincial town
An hour's drive north of Malaga is Antequera, a charming 5000 year old city. A sleepy provincial town, it is dominated by some 30 church spires over a mass of red-tiled roofs. It is also the founder of the beautiful forbidden fandago. Some of the oldest Dolmens - prehistoric tombs - in Europe are located here. Since then this great city has had a long and illustrious history … [Read more...] about Antequera – A sleepy provincial town
Squids in Tomato and Wine Sauce…mmmmm…
Anillas de Calamares en salsa de Tomate con Vino (Squid in Tomato and Wine sauce ) Ingredients 1 kilo of squid rings 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 spring onions chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 400gr tin of crushed tomatoes small glass of dry white wine chopped fresh herbs ( basil, parsley) Salt and pepper to taste Method Wash squid rings and remove any … [Read more...] about Squids in Tomato and Wine Sauce…mmmmm…
Rock of Gibraltar Taxi Tour
Just today we decided to take one of the famous Rock of Gibraltar taxi tours. I had always seen the taxi drivers offering to take tourists up the rock when I was walking down Main Street, however being a local didn’t think it worth the money. We all have our cars here and just take the drive up the Rock whenever we fancy it. However, my in-laws were here and it was too hot … [Read more...] about Rock of Gibraltar Taxi Tour
Village of Casares, situated in the Malaga province of Andalucia
Casares is a picture postcard village which sits on a hilltop between the Ronda mountains and the Costa del Sol. Its unique beauty earned it the status of a site of artistic and historic importance. Legend has it that its origins date back to Julius Ceasar who ordered its construction in gratitude for having been healed in the nearby waters of La Hedionda of a skin complaint … [Read more...] about Village of Casares, situated in the Malaga province of Andalucia