Between mills, escarpments and warm waters, an unlikely vacation destination has risen, now sought by thousands of tourists every year. The place, located right next to the well -known city of Malaga, together history, gastronomy and beaches in a formula that distinguishes it from other Costa do Sol tourist centers.
With dark sand beaches and warm mediterranean waters, and a network of parties and religious events that animate summer, fate has become synonymous with sun and Andalusa tradition.
According to the Andalucía Turismo website, the mild climate throughout the year is one of the city’s trumps. The average sunny days exceeds 300 per year, which makes it appetizing even out of the high season.
The origin in a watchman
The history of the city dates back to the fifteenth century, when Catholic kings fostered the settlement of the region next to a watchman named Torre de Pimentel. This defensive structure played an essential role in coastal protection during the Granada kingdom period.
Built on a beaten dirt and about 12 meters high, the tower was a starting point for the urban growth of the area. Over time, mills and small dwellings arose around, giving rise to the name of the modern city.
Between Typical Beaches and Neighborhoods
The city still holds traces of its maritime past today, especially in neighborhoods such as El Bajondillo, El Calvario and La Carihuela. The latter is, according to the official tourism website of Malaga, one of the most authentic places in the region, preserving fishing traditions and its own identity.
La Carihuela Beach is also one of the most popular, with two kilometers long and volcanic sand. Los Alamos Beach, the north, attracts the adherents of water sports and is the scene of electronic music festivals during the summer.
Tapas, Pilgrimages and Fried Fishing
Local gastronomy is marked by the Andaluza tradition. The most emblematic dish is fried fishing, usually served in generous portions. Accompanied by sweet wines with denomination of origin Malaga, this snack is a constant presence in the city menus.
According to the religious festivals are another attraction of the region. San Miguel’s Feria Del Carmen and Pilgrimage are some of the events that mark the annual calendar, especially between September and October.
More than beach and sun
Despite the bathing fame, the city also has a strong cultural side. The Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, located in the historic zone, is one of the points of interest most visited by tourists.
Strategic location also allows you to visit other coastal cities such as Benalmadena or Fuengirola, as well as Malaga itself, where there is no shortage of museums and heritage to find out.
Unlikely but right destination
Located about three hours of flight from Lisbon or Porto, the city emerges as a more economical and less saturated alternative than destinations such as Marbella or Ibiza. The combination of sunshine, history, tapas, tradition and hot waters makes it continue to attract visitors from all over Europe.
If you are looking for a different escape this summer, this may be the place you don’t know yet, but you will want to repeat.
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