Beautiful square in Marbella's old town. The name comes from 1941, when the town removed the palm…read moretrees that used to populate this square, and planted orange trees (prior to the palms, there had been chestnut trees). This is one of the most well-known spots along the Costa del Sol. Beautiful place to sit and enjoy the breathtaking architecture and horticulture. Public benches surround the inner part of the square, with cafes along the perimeter. Interesting aesthetic details are all over the place, even the pebble mosaics on the paved ground. Plaza de los Naranjos (Orange Square) is in a walkable zone, so do not try to drive to it. Best to park in a nearby garage and walk through the old town to get there. Worth the walk and the parking fee just to see this lovely square... and the adjacent Plaza De la Iglesia, a very short walk away.

Plaza De la Iglesia is the square abutting the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación in the…read moreold town part of Marbella. It is not as popular as the adjacent Plaza de los Naranjos, but it is just as beautiful and tranquil, IMO. Not many places to sit, but a few benches are available. Only a couple of cafes on this square, again, not as lively as nearby Plaza de los Naranjos. Plaza De la Iglesia is definitely worth a visit, and a nice sit to take it in, especially in the afternoon sun! As with anywhere in the old town, walking is a must. Cars aren't permitted in the old town, so a nearby parking garage is necessary.

This little village is a true gem of Andulasia and must not be missed. Besides have some cool…read moreshopping at much more reasonable prices than you would find down near the beach, it is loaded with charming cafes and restaurants that will literally make you glad that you climb (or taxied in my case) up the mountain. It also has a quaint chapel built out of solid rock. Who knows, you might even catch a small wedding here. However, the greatest thing about this village is that they offer donkey rides!!! That's right, Buckaroo, you know that you've always wanted to ride one, so now is you chance. So saddle up Ehore, and let's do this

A must when in Spain costa del Sol!! We went to Ronda and…read morewas amazed by the bridge and canyon, but Mijas is so much more!! This old town, well preserved and lovely atmosphere, the amazing view and well kept parks, the bull ring and small streets, and also the stores with leather, art, pottery etc - it's amazing! We came at 17pm before the evening rush and escaped the long waiting time for restaurant seating and the long car lines entering the city. Parks and trees gives shadowing when sun is high. The city is also known for their donkeys serving as tourist taxis- something we do not think much about, caring for the life quality of these animals. However, we noticed horses were regularly kept wet with water, so maybe these people take more care of their animals Will be back - either for another sightseeing or simply for a dinner-with-view. Short driving distance from coast line - about 27minutes!

The best chiringuito I've ever been!!! ¡¡Que pasada!! In Spain there are many chiringuitos (beach…read morebars by the seaside) but Copacabana belongs to another class. Es un chiringuito con estilo y arte, mucho más que un chiringuito!!! It's owned by a former Mr. Universe 2008 but unfortunately he wasn't around when I went there, just his brother and his dad. I love the "camas Balinesas", we sat in one of the Balinese canopy beds and did nothing but just eat, drink, and chillax for the whole day. Staring at the ocean with my favorite Nolasco song in the background and having a glass of tinto de verano with my favorite friends was so priceless!! I was extremely happy with my impulsive decision to come to Costa del Sol at the last minute, coming here really paid off all the hard work I've done for the past few months. This is exactly what I wanted to do!!! To savor the true summer vacation! ¡Olééééééé! Compared to other chiringuitos, this one is more expensive (Expect to spend about 30 Euros) but I recommend splurging!! How often are you in Torremolinos anyways?? Just do it! Even football celebrities like Iker Casillas come here! They make the best "espetos de sardinas", which are skewered sardines roasted over the open fire garnished with sea salt, very typical Andalucian local dish. We also ordered a various fried seafood and shared amongst ourselves. I love their mojitos, the Spanish version contains less alcohol and more fruity than what you get in the States, which is perfect for a light-weight drinker like me. Torremolino beach itself is just OK, the water is cold and not that clear, and the sand is dark and contains lots of pebbles, which I don't like. But for a day in Copacabana, I'll gladly come back to Torremolinos!!!

We were a group of 9. Went there on our first night here. Place was not crowded. The waiters were…read morevery friendly. Great location for a daytime lunch watching the ocean ( we were there at night). Food was good. Big dishes. Reasonable prices.

This is my 1000th Yelp review -- which is suitable because this cave tour was *really cool*! It was…read moreso worth the 10 Euros per person. Really fascinating prehistoric cave drawings and stunning cave formations -- stalactites and stalagmites. We called ahead the day before to reserve a spot for a particular time. The tour lasted 1 hour. Wear good shoes because you have to climb some steps and descend some slippery steps. Don't do this tour in flip flops or heels. Probably not good for toddlers or the frail elderly because of the terrain. The tour guide speaks English and Spanish, and for our group he gave the tour in English because that's the language almost everyone spoke (a couple of Germans but he doesn't speak German).

About thirty thousand years ago, modern man began to paint in Europe. In caves such as Chauvet,…read moreAltamira, and Cueva de las Piletas pictographs from that time period can be seen (though not necessarily by the public). Granted, the number of 30,000 year old pictographs in this cave is limited, but the younger art--12,000-25,000 years old--makes this one of the more significant Paleolithic art sites in the world. Another thing that makes this cave unique is that you can tour it for a paltry sum under the guidance of one of the descendants of the discoverer of the cave, Sr. Bullon. It is truly an authentic experience, with the only improvements being stairs cut into the bedrock of the cave. Lighting is only what is carried in (recommend you bring your own, as the electric lanterns do little other than prevent tripping). The cave contains a good assortment of formations, including flowstone draperies, wedding cakes, and the like. A "living" cave (water still depositing formation), you are rightly asked not to touch anything--no surprise given that this is called the Cave of the Pools after all. The tours are irregularly timed, the best bet is to arrive by 10am. The steep climb to the entrance is test enough of the physical requirements, but be forewarned that the cave is fairly slippery, as caves are wont to be. Caver approved.

We were staying in a hotel outside Estepona, so we just took the local bus to the downtown area to…read morediscover the cute resort area on foot. The Visitor Center just closed its door in front of us (literally) in time for a siesta? An early one. We walked around and discovered Plaza de las Flores, laid back, pretty, a nice place to relax, full of flowers, shops, nice vegetation. There are beautiful buildings around the circle that forms the plaza with a nice water fountain in the middle. Your classic plaza structure, white walls buildings, flowers around. Not too lively, some outdoor restaurants closed, an empty gazebo, more like a place for locals to hang out. Some stores were closed, so it was hard to do any shopping. But that's how it is in Spain. Less shopping, more experiences! Glad I enjoyed pretty corners like Plaza de las Flores. Cozy, cute, charming!

Large, beautiful park in Marbella. It runs along a huge boulevard (Avda. Ramón y Cajal), is near a…read moretourism office, and abuts the boundary of the old town, so it is hard to miss. Alameda (sometimes written Alhameda) has a very late-19thC/early-20thC look to it. There are botanical gardens in the park (another mania of the era mentioned). This made sense when I read the history of the park, which dates to the 18thC, but had a major rehaul in the late 19thC, to give it its present look. During the reno, they got rid of former attractions, like a pond, a niche for the Christ of the Alameda, and the Cross of the Mentidero. The foliage in this park is really lush, with a lot of banana palms, rubber plants, Ficus Pandurata, and sandy pines. Tons of places to sit and people-watch. There are gorgeous tiled areas in the squares formed within the grid of the park, and then sandy-gravely walking paths to ramble from point to point. Many benches are concrete forms, clad in hand-painted tiles, in an Andalusian style. The Fuente Virgen del Rocio, shown in my photo, is in the center of the park, and is the pièce de résistance, however, I thought watching people go by, particularly school groups of Spanish kids touring, was the most fun. There are a bunch of cafes surrounding the park, many were extremely cheesy and touristy, but some had a lot of Spanish locals eating there, and appeared to be good for authentic tapas.