Stopped at this coastal town in Spain; right on the water. Very nice marina town. Walked around and…read morewindow shopped; typical tourist, right lol. Loved the vibe and how relaxing it was. Good thing it was in mid October so not very crowded, fortunately for our tour group. Nice place to visit; wonder how it is to live here for a bit. Interesting thought.

a coastal Spanish marina-beach "town" with eateries, boutiques, clubs alongside moored yachts and…read moretanned lovelies. spent summers in Marbella since younger years and chilled here mucho con mi amigos y primos. Banús became an instant Costa del Sol hotspot when opened in 1970 (party boasts 22kilos of beluga caviar swilled) and still is today. in summer, private jets of seasonal residents crowd the Malaga airport, no lie. could say i sowed some wild oats here, also made forever friends. trivia: palace of the Saudi Arabian king in Marbella is a replica of the White House.

We had only one night in Tarifa, and arrived very late. I had read in a guide ahead of our trip,…read morethat the Plaza del Miramar has a wonderful view of the lights of Tangeirs at night. I was so excited to see Africa, I had to go as soon as we checked in to our hotel. Our hotelier gave us a local map and showed us how to drive along the Plaza del Miramar (on the same-named road), to see a great view! It was so cool! If you are walking through the plaza, there is a viewing platform for even better views! But driving or walking, the views are definitely worth seeking! Prior to this trip, I (and many Americans I know) thought that Gibraltar was the southernmost city in Spain, but, no way José, it is actually Tarifa. I had been through Andalucia years before, as a teen, and had glimpsed the African continent, but had never gotten as close as I did in Tarifa. Plaza del Miramar gave us a great view, even at night! So exciting!

This is an immaculately preserved mediaeval fortress from the times of the Reconquista including…read moreGuzmans tower where the Fortress Seneschal Guzman is reputed to have offered his son up as sacrifice to halt the invading Moorish hordes who had taken his son as prisoner stating that he had other sons! The moors never took the fortress through military assault Well worth the visit!!!