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Deon Thompson signs with Unicaja to bring experience
Thompson has a season and a half in the legs in the ACB, where he will now play with Unicaja. In Burgos left a great memory. Because there he was the referent of the team.
The American arrives to fulfill that role of four and a half that the squad lacked last season. It will give physical presence in the area and a greater knowledge of the game. In theory, comes to replace Mathias Lessort, although their characteristics are different. He will also be able to play power forward minutes as he is a versatile player.
You will be able to enjoy the best basketball in Europe just a few minutes from Malaga Airport. Because at Malaga Airport you can rent a car. With which you will arrive to Malaga in a few minutes, to watch Unicaja play.
It goes without saying that Unicaja Malaga is one of the most important basketball teams in Spain. And also from Europe. Since every year plays the Euroleague or Korac Cup. And the signing of Deon Thompson was necessary to strengthen the team for next season.
Antonio Banderas in Malaga
The son of a teacher and a policeman. Antonio Banderas showed from a young age a clear inclination for dramatic art. A discipline he studied in Malaga. He worked in the theatre before leaving for Madrid.
In addition, once in Madrid he simultaneously worked in theatre with television. That’s why the film industry looked to him. His interventions in the works Historia de los Tarantos and La hija del aire are the most remarkable. In addition to his participation in the mid-eighties in the editing of Edward II of England.
Antonio Banderas took his first steps in cinema with Pedro Almodóvar. Without a doubt, Antonio Banderas’ relationship with Almodóvar was fundamental in his career.
In addition to his work with Almodóvar, Banderas participated in other films that allowed him to learn the trade well and consolidated him in the Spanish artistic panorama.
His popularity and self-confidence led him to try to establish himself in the United States.
Hollywood star from Malaga
At the age of thirty, Antonio Banderas gradually made his way into the complex web of American cinema.
However, Banderas’ trajectory has been irregular in Hollywood. Of his filmography, Philadelphia (1993) stands out above all. And The Mask of the Fox (1998). Banderas also participated in productions that did not achieve the results expected of them, such as Two Much (1995) or The Body (2001).
His physical appearance and his accent kept him pigeonholed in a very characteristic type of role: Latin, seductive and mysterious. An example was his performance in Robert Rodríguez’s Desperado (1995), in which all the aforementioned aspects come together, which he assumed without complaining, trying to hide some technical shortcomings in his personal sympathy.
Banderas is the most internationally renowned Spanish actor. He is a regular at festivals and award ceremonies, including the Oscars.
His personality has even become a point of reference for many people. As evidenced by the fact that his image is also used by different advertising brands.
His undeniable capacity for work and his desire to explore the different facets of his profession led him to direct Locos in Alabama (1999).
He has also participated in the production, with his company Green Moon, of other films such as The Body. In 2003 he debuted on Broadway stages as the protagonist of the musical Nine. Which based on the film Ocho y medio, by Federico Fellini.
Discover Alcazabilla Street in Malaga
Discover in this post Alcazabilla Street in Malaga. Because it is one of the historic streets of Malaga. And in addition Malaga is not only party, sun and beach. It is also history, art and culture.
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Discover Alcazabilla Street in Malaga
First of all, Alcazabilla is a pedestrian street in the central district of the city of Malaga.
Discover the History of Alcazabilla de Maálga Street
Its name derives from the Alcazaba de Málaga, which is on a hill next to this street. Also in Arabic would be al-Qasabiya (which could be translated by “Calle Alcazabeña” and in Latin Alcazabilla. Some identify it with the old Calle Monteros and others with the Calle del Alcázar.
At the beginning of the 18th century, the foot of the Alcazaba hill was occupied by a motley group of houses that climbed up the hill. Also on a map dating from 1791, the houses reach the very edge of the walls of the Alcazaba. That is why the Alcazabilla was a narrow and winding street, like those of the rest of the historic quarter.
In addition, in the 19th century it was decided to join it with Calle de la Victoria and from 1922, after several reforms, it was widened.
The discovery of the Roman Theatre in 1951 and the subsequent demolition of the Casa de la Cultura in 1995 meant a break in the street that was split in two by the great urban void formed by the gardens of Ibn Gabirol and the site of the Theatre. The current remodelling of Alcazabilla street aims to restore the balance by generating a new plaza-mirador space.
Characteristics of Alcazabilla Street
Its length is approximately 250 meters north-south from the Plaza de María Guerrero to the Plaza de la Aduana.
The opening of the Alcazaba tunnel in 1999 allowed the pedestrianization of Alcazabilla street in its entirety. It also has free zones in which there are terraces of bars in its closest stretch. In the central part of the street is located the rear façade of the Picasso Museum which has a tree-lined garden next to the Jewish Quarter of Malaga, which serves as a junction with Calle Granada. Through this area you can access to the traditional Taberna de El Pimpi (Tavern of El Pimpi).
On the side closest to the slope of the Alcazaba is the 1945 Albéniz cinema building. Next to this building is the interpretation centre and the Roman Theatre of Málaga. In the central area of the track there is a small glass pyramid that allows us to observe the archaeological remains found in the subsoil, mainly garum pools.
The Romans used in the construction of the theater of the natural slope of the hillside on which sits the Alcazaba of Malaga. Whose access to the public is at the other end of the street Alcazabilla. There is also a small garden: Jardines de Ibn Gabirol (Gardens of Ibn Gabirol) with a sculpture in homage to this Malacian Andalusian poet and philosopher.
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How to go from Malaga to Fuengirola
In this post we show you how to go from Malaga to Fuengirola in your rented car. Because it is the best way to travel and feel free. Because after getting to know Malaga it is very easy to go to other towns and cities around, such as Fuengirola.
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Typical Easter music in Malaga to listen with your loved ones!
La Saeta (The Saeta)
The first of all, the saeta (from the Latin sagitta, “arrow”) is a traditional religious song of the Easter processions.
In addition, in the 19th century, Antonio Machado defined the saetas as:
“The main purpose of these songs is to bring to mind passages of the passion of Jesus (…). Coplas shot like arrows against the hardened heart of the faithful”.
The saetas sung nowadays are the so-called saetas flamencas. That was a transformation of the late nineteenth century.
The saeta flamenca has two main variants
- The saeta por seguiriyas, which is the most widespread.
- The other is the saeta carcelera, with a somewhat more cheerful character.
Santeros sing as images of an Easter procession pass by, often from a low balcony. When the saeta begins, the foreman of the pass orders a stop. The saetero can be a spontaneous devotee of the image eager to show his devotion, or also hired.
La Saeta Malagueña (The Saeta from Malaga)
It is different from the one sung in other Andalusian capitals. It is known as “saeta por martinete”. Because the saeta por seguiriya that hooks the martinete. Its origin is in the Spanish post-civil war. Because it is the moment in which this symbiosis takes place. And of course it is the most typical Easter music in Malaga.
The Music of the Bands that accompany the Processions
In Malaga, as in the rest of Spain, most of the thrones are accompanied by musical bands. The Christs are usually accompanied by music bands, cornet bands and drums or musical groups and the Virgins by music bands. Many cofradías also have bands opening the processional cortege just behind the Cruz Guía.
For this reason we can speak of four types of genres that accompany the brotherhoods:
La Capilla (The Chapel)
The musical chapel is the oldest genre. In their formation are represented all the voices of a choir. They can be formed by different instruments. But the most common are those of the woodwind family. This accompaniment is more typical from brotherhoods with a more funereal character.
The genre of the bands of cornets and drums
This genre was born in Malaga thanks to the Banda del Real Cuerpo de Bomberos. It is probably the genre that has evolved more within the music brotherhood. He added brass instruments to accompany the cornet in harmony.
La Banda (The Band)
The brass band is a complete staff formation, formed by wind instruments (brass and wood) and percussion. This type is also typical in Malaga to accompany, indistinctly, the walk of the Lord or that of His Mother.
La Agrupación (The Group)
The musical group uses practically the same template as the horn and drum band. However, the difference is that the melody is by the trumpet, not by the cornet. And in addition in their percussion they appear the plates like important and irreplaceable part.
It is more typical of Seville but now there are also in Malaga.
How to go from Malaga to Fuengirola
Once you land at Malaga Airport. A member of our staff will be waiting for you to give you the keys to your rented car.
Once you have your car you can leave the airport area, and if you want to go to Fuengirola you have several possibilities. Either by the A-7 or by the AP-7.
How to get from Malaga to Fuengirola by the Motorway:
The distance between Fuengirola and Malaga airport is only 25 kilometers, the route you should take is very simple and is well signposted.
Driving by car from Malaga airport to any of the tourist centres on the western Costa del Sol, there are basically two ways to travel along the Mediterranean Motorway, either the toll-free motorway (A-7) or the toll motorway (AP-7).
Advantages and disadvantages of taking the A-7 or the AP-7
The A-7 is a busy, high-density road. Because it is directly on the coast and uniting all the towns on the coast. That is why many sections of the A-7 are actually the old national road. There are also areas with only two lanes and narrow curves that force you to slow down at 80 km/h.
Another big disadvantage is the driving quality. Because there are numerous exits from the housing estates with a very short or non-existent acceleration lane and often the driver of the right lane is forced to brake suddenly by reckless additions.
On the AP-7 these limitations obviously do not exist. The driver can enjoy a much more fluid and pleasant trip to the municipalities of the Costa del Sol. However, there is no significant difference between the two motorways in terms of distance and journey time.
It should also be borne in mind that AP-7 fares change from summer to winter.
In Fuengirola:
- Castillo Sohail: Arabic citadel built over an earlier Roman fortress. It is located on a small isolated hill next to the mouth of the Fuengirola River.
- Finca del Secretario: Roman archaeological site, dated between the 1st and 5th centuries. It is located next to Arroyo Pajares, in the Los Pacos neighbourhood.
- Termas de Torreblanca: archaeological site of Roman origin discovered in 1991. It consists of the remains of a thermal building in a good state of conservation.
- Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario: it is the main Catholic temple of the city, located in the Plaza de la Constitución.
- Bioparc: Next to the Bioparc of Valencia. It is an obligatory visit in the city where we will be able to contemplate hundreds of animals living in semi-freedom in a very well cared environment. Fantastic work done by the Management and the Bioparc workers, to bring the animal world closer to the rest of the citizens.
- Museum of History: it gathers a collection of vestiges related to the history of the city coming in great part of the deposits of the Hill of Suel, the Castle and the Finca of the Secretary. It is located in the Plaza de España.
- Peace Palace: it is a multipurpose space for the representation of theatrical and musical shows, exhibitions and lectures.
- Teatro Varietés: is a small theatre that offers a programme exclusively in English. It is the only one in Andalusia managed by foreign residents.
- Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture): it contains an exhibition hall and an assembly hall. Conferences, concerts, theatre, recitals, etc. are represented.
And also in Fuengirola the beaches
The beach is the main tourist attraction of Fuengirola, which supports the sectors of hospitality and leisure.
The eight km of the Fuengirola coastline are divided into seven beaches, according to the local administration. All the beaches are urban and suitable for bathing.
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How to go from Malaga to Benalmadena
In this post we show you how to go from Malaga to Benalmadena. Because Benalmádena is one of the most important tourist cities on the Malaga Coast.
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How to dress in Holy Week in Andalusia, get the right attire!
For the most devout, Holy Week is the most important moment of the year. For others, a simple tourist attraction.
But there is a protocol when it comes to dressing in Holy Week.
Tourists often skip the protocol for lack of knowledge. But from this post we suggest you to respect some simple rules: forbidden mini skirts, shorts and t-shirts with suspenders.
However, in the rest of Spain there are other more or less similar customs. Here we are going to look at the two models of Andalusia: Malaga and Seville.
Because from Malaga Airport you can visit the whole of Andalusia these days in your rental car.
How to dress in Holy Week in Andalusia, Sevilla style:
In Seville, the ‘capillitas’ wear their best clothes on Palm Sunday and don’t take off their suits until a week later. The norm is a suit of jacket and blazer, always looking for the latest trend.
Holy Thursday is the day of the Andalusian woman, dressed in a mantilla: “Sevillian tradition says that you have to be over 18 years old and be accompanied by a man in a dark jacket suit. Do not wear too much heel.
At night the ‘madrugá’. It is the night of the most emblematic processions the Macarena, the Great Power, the Trianera… The best thing is to opt for comfortable and warm clothes.
Good Friday is also a day to wear a mantilla, which can be complemented with a red carnation. And for men the navy blue suit.
How to dress in Holy Week in Andalusia, Malaga style: dressed up look, but informal
Easter in Malaga is less demanding to dress than Seville.
For the women the dark faggy pants with blouse of lighter color and blazer, is the most habitual thing. And the men the percentage of malagueños that go with suit is very small. Only high officials and older people usually wear suits this week.
Palm Sunday, Thursday and Good Friday are the days to show off. People usually wear new clothes. In the morning processions, people take advantage to go more elegant.
How to go from Malaga to Benalmadena
First of all, from the East of the Andalusian coast, Benalmádena is reached from Malaga through the National Route 340 that borders the sea and passes through all coastal towns. We also have the option of the A7 dual carriageway and payment sections of the AP7 that speed up the journey.
The A7/AP7 as it passes through the Costa del Sol, especially from Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Also you can enjoy spectacular views of the coastline as it rises over the Sierra de Mijas. You can see from the top from the Calaburras Lighthouse to the Port of Malaga, the Malaga Mountains and in winter, to the white peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
What to see in Benalmádena
- Sea Life Benalmádena Aquarium.
- Mariposario de Benalmádena the largest space in Europe dedicated to butterflies.
- Tivoli World amusement park and shows.
- Selwo Marina Dolphinarium and Penguinarium.
- Benalmádena cable car and Calamorro summit.
- Casino Torrequebrada.
Beaches
Benalmádena also has almost 20 kilometres of coastline of sand, gravel and palm groves that make up a total of 17 beaches:
- Arroyo Hondo.
- Carvajal.
- Bil-Bil.
- La Morera.
- Arroyo de la Miel (Honey Stream).
- Benalnatura.
- Source of Health.
- The Pearl.
- The Viborillas.
- Las Yucas beach.
- Malapesquera / Malapesca / Torre Bermeja.
- Melilleros.
- Saint Anne.
- Tajo de la Soga.
- Torremuelle.
- Torrequebrada.
- Torrevigía.
Also all beaches are accessible from the promenade. It crosses from one end of the municipality to the other. It also houses beach bars, restaurants and other tourist establishments. In addition the eastern beaches are wide and lanky, with public facilities and aquatic activities.
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How to go from Malaga to Torre del Mar
In this post we explain how to go from Malaga to Torre del Mar. Because Torre del Mar is a paradise on earth. Also in the heart of the Axarquia region.
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Plans for spending the day with your family at Easter together!
Easter is very close. And those of us who have children know that with the little ones we cannot abuse the processions. That’s why in this post we want to show several plans for spending the day with your family at Easter.
La Pollinica Procession on Palm Sunday
First of all the procession of La Pollinica.There are several singularities of this brotherhood: the children, the palms and, of course, the donkey.
Everything makes this procession an attraction for children. There are also many ‘mini Nazarenes’ who carry the palms. They are also struck by the fact that the figure of Jesus is on top of a donkey.
Excursion through the Torcal of Antequera
A second option is an excursion to an incredible and singular place: El Torcal de Antequera. There are three venderos but the most recommended with children is the green, 1.5 km and circular sense, as it is the shortest.
Perfect to spend a morning outdoors. To be able to jump from stone to stone, play hide and seek to see mountain goats and observe a different landscape to the one they are accustomed to.
Afterwards, we will go to the Visitors’ Centre to find out how the Natural Park was formed, its fauna, vegetation and history.
Júzcar the Town of the Smurfs
This village in the Ronda highlands became the first Smurf village in the world in 2011. Because Sony Pictures chose it to promote the film ‘Los Pitufos 3D’. Júzcar changed the traditional white houses, characteristic of the area, for the unmistakable smurf blue.
And they have kept them that way because of the great tourist boom they experienced. In addition there are many activities related to the world of Smurfs.
Other plans for spending the day with your family at Easter
Although in the province of Malaga there are many more activities that can be done with children in Easter. Especially with a rented car at Malaga Airport:
- Visit the Caves of Nerja.
- Visit the Cuevas del Tesorillo in Rincón de la Victoria.
- Go to the different Zoos of Fungirola, Torremolinos, Estepona.
- Or the Benalmádena aquarium and the butterflyarium.
So go ahead and rent a car with our cheap car hire in Malaga and discover all this tradition with your family!
How to go from Malaga to Torre del Mar
Torre del Mar can be reached via the national road 340 in the direction of Motril if you are coming from Malaga or in the direction of Malaga if you are coming from the Costa Tropical.
By Car
Arriving by car is the fastest option to get to Torre del Mar. Because it is only 25 minutes from Malaga, in the municipality of Velez-Malaga. If you are planning to rent a car, at the exit of the airport, then a member of our staff will be waiting for you in the hall.
If you are coming to Torre del Mar from the Costa del Sol, know that you have to take the National 340, and when you reach Malaga, from here take the same road in the direction of Motril. In just 25 minutes you will be in Torre del Mar. If you are coming from the other side, you will have to take the N 340 as it passes through the Costa Tropical in the direction of Malaga.
By Plane
The closest airport to Torre del Mar is Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport in Malaga, an international airport that can be reached from anywhere in Europe and North Africa.
Thanks to the low-cost companies, we can reach Malaga, at very affordable prices (flights to 10 € round trip), so enjoy Torre del Mar, is within reach of everyone, even for those who live outside Spain.
What to see in Torre del Mar
In Torre del Mar the presence of the Sugar Museum stands out. This is a tribute to a famous factory owned by the Larios family. In addition to the Lighthouse of Torre del Mar, which are actually three, because due to the retreat of the coastline the oldest has remained among the buildings. Also noteworthy is the chapel next to La Noria and the Tower of Manganeta, next to the river. Which is of Arab origin and was used for monitoring the coast. Other notable buildings are:
- the old salting place
- the beach resort
Two villas from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in the town that survived the massive construction.
Torre del Mar Beach
Torre del Mar Beach is on the Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga. It is an urban beach of dark sand and moderate waves in the neighborhood of Torre del Mar (Velez-Malaga). And it is about 2,000 metres long and about 40 metres wide on average. And it is also accessible from the promenade. It is also a beach with a family atmosphere, with a high level of occupancy and the services of urban beaches.
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How to get from Malaga to Torrox
In this post we show you how to get from Malaga to Torrox. Because Torrox is the town with the best climate in Europe. That’s why it can be visited at any time of the year.
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Symbols and Colors of Holy Week, get to know them!
Holy Week is a time when the most important religious events for Christians are remembered. In this post we want to clarify the symbols and colors of Holy Week.
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The different religious acts use different symbols and colors of Holy Week referring to the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The First Symbol: palms and bouquets
Palms and bouquets are symbols of victory. When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. A multitude of people received them with palms or bouquets in order to greet and congratulate the messiah.
That’s why on Palm Sunday believers bring a palm leaf or an olive branch to Mass. This bouquet is also placed in houses for religious protection.
The Lord’s Supper
This was the last meal Jesus had with his disciples on Thursday night. Because that same night the Romans captured him for the betrayal of Judas. It established the first Mass and the most important symbols of the Mass for Christians.
In addition it is one of the most important moment and symbol of Holy Week.
The washing of feet:
During the Last Supper Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an example of what they should put into practice. The footwashing is a symbol of humility and surrender of Jesus Christ to others.
This act is repeated in the Holy Thursday Eucharist. Both the Pope and other priests do it in their communities.
The Bread and Wine:
The bread and wine symbolize the union of the faithful with their Christian faith. For Jesus Christ at the Last Supper blessed them and passed them on to his disciples. They also symbolize the body and blood of Jesus Christ who died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
That is why on Holy Thursday the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper is celebrated in which reference is made to the Lord’s Supper.
The Cross
For Christians the cross has a very valuable meaning, since it symbolizes so much the suffering, passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But also salvation, reconciliation and union with Jesus Christ. The cross is the main symbol of faith and the Catholic Church.
The Easter Bunny and Eggs
Both the rabbit and the eggs represent life. That is, the life of the risen Jesus Christ. Jesus defeats death.
All over Andalusia people live with fervor and you can see the symbols in every church, on television, shops, houses… and you can visit it with your rented car from Malaga Airport.
How to get from Malaga to Torrox
How to get to Torrox by road: from the city of Málaga take the Autovía del Mediteráneo or A7 towards Motril / Almería. Also the National 340 is another option to enjoy the landscapes of the Axarquia.
Getting to Torrox by car is fast, you hardly need a road map because the route is very easy.
How to get from Malaga Airport to Torrox
Also from the Pablo Ruiz Picasso International Airport. First of all take the Autovía del Mediterráneo or A7 towards Motril / Almería. Then drive about 60 km and take exit 285. At the roundabout you can choose to go towards Torrox Costa or towards Torrox village (inland). Because Torrox is a village divided into two parts, one of mountain and another next to the beach.
The state of the roads on the Eastern Costa del Sol is quite good and there are some recently built sections. Also on this part of the coast there are fewer roadblocks and traffic is very fluid compared to the Western Costa del Sol. Because it is less crowded.
You can also get to Torrox by the old National Road 340, bordering the sea. The traffic is slower because the road is two-way but it is very pleasant to drive overlooking the sea. That’s why it’s a good option if you’re not in a hurry and want to enjoy the scenery and visit other towns like Rincón de la Victoria, Torre del Mar or Algarrobo.
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How to get from Malaga to Torremolinos
In this post we will show you how to get from Malaga to Torremolinos. Because Torremolinos is one of the most important cities for Malaga tourism. It was also the first city dedicated to tourism. In which all the stars of the golden age of Hollywood spent their vacations.
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Typical Easter food in Malaga that you can taste!
Cod fritters
The cod fritters cook with crumbled cod, parsley, flour to batter and a frying pan with oil to fry them.
It can be eaten all year round, but as it is an austere meal it becomes a typical Easter meal.
Legend has it that this dish was born in Seville in the 13th century.
Cascarúo lemon and sugar cane
This speciality is typical of the province of Malaga. The most important thing is that the lemon belongs to a sweet variety that can be eaten. Because it is less acidic. It is eaten during the Holy Week processions in Malaga. In particular, on Good Friday morning.
Torrijas
The torrija is the most typical sweet of Easter. All you need is hard bread dipped in milk (or wine) with sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel and egg yolks. And then fried in sunflower oil.
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is a simple dish for dessert. All you need is cinnamon, sugar and rice pudding.
Ajoblanco (White Garlic)
Ajoblanco is a cold soup very typical of Malaga. It is eaten all year round but in Easter it can be accompanied with cod. That is why it is called ‘ajoblanco bacalao’.
Its recipe is very simple with bread, ground almonds, water, oil, salt and garlic. In other occasions the ajoblanco can be accompanied with grapes or melon.
Pestiños
The pestiños are another of the typical sweets of the Andalusian Holy Week. It is of Islamic origin, since in the Maghreb there are similar recipes. And it shares ancestry with another Islamic sweet, the shebbakiyya. It is made with flour dough, yeast, sesame, orange juice and cinnamon powder that is fried and then covered with honey or sugar.
Wind doughnuts
Wind doughnuts are a sweet recipe. A dough of flour and yeast to which sugar will be added. Finally, depending on the case, you can sprinkle cinnamon to give it flavor. Their origin is Jewish and it is common to find them in Andalusian pastry shops from All Saints’ Day until Easter.
Their name comes from the fact that the dough, when fried, doubles. In this way, it seems to be full of air.
Potaje de Vigilia (Vigil Stew)
It is a vegetable soup made from cod, chickpeas, spinach and hard-boiled egg. The vigil stew is eaten alone or accompanied by a salad.
Above all, avoid meat, as we are in vigil time. Where cod and sweets are the specialty.
How to get from Malaga to Torremolinos
Getting to Torremolinos is really easy, like most cities in Andalusia. Because it is very well connected whether by train, bus, car or plane. It is also a very touristic city, especially during the summer, one of the most visited towns on the Costa del Sol. Thanks to its proximity to Malaga (the distance between Torremolinos and Malaga is only 14 kms), you can get to Malaga International Airport and from there move to Torremolinos.
How to get to Torremolinos by car
Torremolinos can also be reached by car using the MA-20 motorway from Malaga, in addition to the AP-7 from the south (Marbella for example). It is quite easy to get your bearings and drive in the south of Spain. The signs are quite clear, as always remember to respect speed limits, traffic lights and other traffic rules.
What to see and do in Torremolinos
Pass through its famous streets:
San Miguel Street
San Miguel Street is the busiest and best-known pedestrian street in Torremolinos. It is also one of the busiest streets in Europe. The life of this town revolves around San Miguel Street. Tourism, shopping in Torremolinos, walks, bars, restaurants, hotels in Torremolinos. The most emblematic shops and establishments of the municipality line up precisely on this central street.
Carlota Alessandri Avenue
The central avenue Carlota Alessandri, located between the N-340 and the avenue Palma de Mallorca and with a length of almost two and a half kilometers, is one of the most important arteries of Torremolinos. Named after Carlota Alessandri, who was one of the forerunners of tourism on the Costa del Sol.
Beaches
But of course, Torremolinos’ main tourist attraction is its beaches. Because Torremolinos has 7 kilometres of coastline. These are urban beaches accessible from the Paseo Marítimo. In addition they are generally dark sand and moderate waves and present a high level of occupancy during the summer months. The most popular are the beaches of El Bajondillo and La Carihuela, which are in the city centre.
The first one is more than one kilometre long by 40 metres wide. La Carihuela is approximately the same width and about 2 kilometers long.
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Symbols of Malaga: La Farola
In this post we present you another of the symbols of Malaga: La Farola. One of the few lighthouses with a woman’s name.
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Symbols of Malaga: La Farola
La Farola is a lighthouse at one end of the port of Málaga. By the engineer Joaquín María Pery y Guzmán, its construction completed in 1817. When it was at the entrance to the Port of Málaga. La Farola de Málaga is a symbol of the city and gives its name to the promenade where it is located.
History of this symbol:
For an entire century there existed in the same urban space a wooden lantern that fulfilled the functions of a lighthouse and was designed in 1717 by the French engineer Bartolomé Thurus.
The earthquake in Andalusia in 1884 left the lighthouse’s light mechanisms inoperative. Which was repaired in 1885 from the technical damage suffered. In 1909 the lighthouse keeper’s house was enlarged. And the base was reformed by adding one more floor that gives it the current original façade. Later in 1913 the optical mechanisms were reformed again. In these works the engineer Mauro Serret participated in the calculations and the house Julius Pintsch AG before Bauklempnerei founded by Carl Friedrich Julius Pintsch (1815-1884) of Germany in the mechanized ones. They gave it its characteristic of 31 flashes, which it still preserves. In May 1916 a float basement bathed in mercury was installed.
During the Spanish Civil War, on August 28, 1936, the streetlamp of Malaga was extinguished by order of the Marine Command. Still under the orders of the Republic, as its silhouette served as a reference to naval artillery and the aviation of the rebellious Army. The Central Committee of the Republican Fleet ordered that it painted earth-coloured, with dark and light spots to camouflage it. In spite of this, it suffered serious damage during the war, because of which it had to be rebuilt in 1939.
At the end of the 20th century, due to the extension works of the functional perimeter of the port. Due to La Farola has been located in the middle of the port enclosure. A car park will be under La Farola. While the lighthouse will be the future Museum of the Port of Málaga.
Curiosity of this symbol of Malaga
It is also, together with the Sea Lamp of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands). The only lighthouses in Spain with a feminine name.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner in Malaga: Pecado Ibérico
In this post we present you a restaurant for the New Year’s Eve Dinner in Malaga: Pecado Ibérico. Because it’s a great place to dine if you’re spending these days in Malaga.
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New Year’s Eve Dinner in Malaga: Pecado Ibérico
Pecado Ibérico is a great option for New Year’s Eve dinner in Malaga because it offers a special menu for that day. It is also a restaurant specializing in Iberian pork. Also in the heart of the center of the capital of the Costa del Sol.
Iberian dishes in Malaga are a fundamental part of the gastronomy of the area. The Iberian pig provides a wide variety of products such as ham, loin, secret, shoulder, etc.. With all of them you can prepare simple recipes that everyone will like.
The Menu for New Year’s Eve Dinner in Pecado Ibérico de Málaga
This menu consists of: Aperitifs “to share” (every 2 people) + Starters to share (every 2 people) + Principals (1 choice per person) + Pre-dessert + Desserts (1 per person) + Drinks.
Appetizers “to share” (every 2 people) : Carpaccio of octopus, reduction of ham and chorizo shavings, Tataki of Iberian prey with ajoblanco and grapes, White asparagus wrapped in Joselito loin cane, ponzu sauce.
Starters to share (every 2 people) : Joselito peas and ham cream, grilled octopus with smoked eggplant puree and black rice, zucchini cannelloni stuffed with pulled pork and cheese sauce.
Main dishes (1 choice per person) : Bacalo marinated with shitake mushrooms and crispy bacon, Iberian secret, smoked sweet potato and raisin jam, pumpkin and mushroom risotto, brie cheese toast.
Pre-dessert : Variety of cheeses
- In addition to the desserts.
Warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Flan with figs.
Tiramisu.
Brownie with dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream.
And also the drinks:
- Water
Coffee
Red wine, 1/2 bottle per person
White wine, 1/2 bottle per person
And high quality rosé wine, 1/2 bottle per person
Cava for the toast
And every year at this time Cheap Malaga Car Hire wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And of course continue to enjoy your travels with us.
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The most famous street in Malaga
In this post we present you the most famous street of Malaga. Which is La Calle Marqués de Larios. Because it is also one of the most elegant nineteenth-century streets in Spain. Also in 2018 was positioned as the third most expensive street in Spain in rentals. Because it is one of the most desirable shopping streets in Europe.
It owes its name to Manuel Domingo Larios y Larios, II Marqués de Larios. Which presides over the beginning of the street with a set of sculptures.
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History of Malaga’s most famous street in Malaga
The first project for the opening of Marqués de Larios street was by the engineer José María de Sancha. Which traced the street from the Plaza de la Constitución. But it ran through the streets Toril, Salinas, Desengaño, Plaza del Obispo, Sancha de Lara and San Juan de Dios.
The street inaugurated on August 27, 1891, with Mayor Sebastián Souvirón Torres. No member of the Larios family attended the inauguration. Because a series of workers surrounded the house of the nobles during the revolution La Gloriosa in 1868. So they escaped through the roof and later went into exile in London and Paris.
In addition, the blessing was given by the bishop of the diocese Marcelo Spínola y Maestre. In thanksgiving the Town Hall erected the monument to the Marquis of Larios in 1899.
With the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931 the street was renamed as 14 de abril street. After the Spanish Civil War, the gouverment given its original name back.
Very Commercial Street
It is currently the third most expensive street in Spain for buying a property or opening a business. In 2018, it reached third place, paying a maximum of 3,600 euros per square metre per year. Within Europe, Larios Street is one of the 50 most expensive streets on the continent.
Half of the properties in the street belonged to the Marquesa de Paul, currently managed by the Salsa Patrimonio group.
At Christmas, Larios Street stands out for its careful and impressive lighting, which has positioned it as one of the most spectacular streets in Spain during this period. It is also the nerve centre of Christmas shopping. The cost per lighting in Malaga is the second most expensive in Spain. And the first one per inhabitant surpassing in budget to the city of Barcelona. The lighting is recycled for the carnival, which keeps it installed for about four months.
Exhibitions and other events in Malaga’s most famous street
Larios Street has hosted public exhibitions related to art, sculpture and social work
Easter
Also in Malaga we cannot forget Easter. Because this street is where all the brotherhoods and brotherhoods run. At the end of Calle Larios is the Official Tribune.
Pasarela Larios Málaga Fashion Week
In September the street hosts the ‘Pasarela Larios Málaga Fashion Week’ which in 2016 celebrated the sixth edition. It consists of the longest Haute Couture catwalk in Europe.
The Malaga Fair
In addition in August the street becomes the backbone of the Day Fair.
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