Monda

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Monda lies at the foothills of La Sierra de las Nieves, and it is part of the natural park of the same name

The town of Monda retains the hallmark of its Arabic past in the shape of its narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses standing in the shadow of the castle, built on the ruins of the former Arabic fortress and rehabilitated for touristic purposes.

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Estepona

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At 75 km west from Malaga airport and at the foot of the Sierra Bermeja mountains, Estepona, originally a fishing village, has developed as a mainly Spanish resort possessing a real Andalusian atmosphere with typical Andalusian whitewashed houses and balconies decorated with plants and flowers (gitanillas).

Estepona is a perfect resort for families and people looking for a relaxing and quiet holiday away from the crumbled nightlife of some of the more commercialised resorts along the Costa del Sol.

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Puerto Banús

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Puerto Banús is one of the most famous holyday resorts in Spain. Full with Boutiques, Restaurants, Night Clubs and Pubs, Cinemas, Department Stores, Hotels, Puerto Banús is visited my nearly 4 million people every year and many notorious national and international celebrities.

The area around the harbour looks like a charming Andalusian village with whitewashed facades. The beaches are situated on both sides of the Marina Harbour with plenty of opportunities for water sports. A total of 9 golf courses are surrounded amongst a 10 kms area. A bull fighting ring, offering summer concerts, a casino, international tennis club, complete the Sports choice of this resort.

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Torremolinos

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Torremolino's origins can be traced back to 1489 when the name "Molinos de la Torre" was firstly recorded. Later, in 1745 a cartographer inscribedfor the first time on a map the village Torre de los Molinos. Firstly developed as a fishing centre, Torremolinos quickly established itself as one of the first and best known holiday destination thanks to its miles of sandy beaches, convenient location close to Malaga airport, and the amazing climate of the Costa del Sol.

Torremolinos has a considerable number of parks:

The new Parque Bateria (Battery Park). Consisting of approx. 75,000 sqm of landscaped gardens, the park includes a boating lake, a few childrens' play areas, pathways, bicycle & running tracks, as well as several impressive fountains. The most popular feature in the Park is the "Torre Mirador", a 15,4 metre high marble tower which can be scaled via a spiral staircase.

"Los Manantiales Botanic Gardens" are situated just on the outskirts of Torremolinos. This 41,000 m2 garden is situated on the site of El Molino de Inca, one of the oldest of the famous water mills from which the town derives its name.

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Coín

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Coín is situated in the valley of the rio Grande. A a market town in Roman times whose name was Lacibis, Coín provided the marble from the quarries of the Sierra Blanca which were used to built the Roman city of Italica which once stood close to Seville and was and was the birthplace in 76AD of the future emperor, Hadrian.

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San Pedro Alcantara

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San Pedro de Alcántara is about 10 minutes drive west from Marbella along the A7 motorway towards Gibraltar. Once an ancient farming community, San Pedro is a nice touristic village with a character of his own. The central plaza has a nice parish church, cafes and bars.

Of particular interest are also the Paleochristian Balisilica Church by the sea and the third century Roman Baths colled "Las Bovedas".

The city's fair takes place in the second week in October each year.

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Ronda

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The town Ronda is one of the most popular destinations in Andalucia. The town, 45 miles away from Marbella stands on a towering plateau, which is divided in two by a plunging river gorge known as El Tajo.

El Tajo is spanned by a bridge called the Puente Nuevo which was built in the eighteenth century and provides access to both sides of Ronda.

On one side of the bridge is the old Moorish town with many historic buildings including the House of the Moorish King. In the other side of the town, called the "new town", the oldest Bull Ring in Spain is worth a visit.

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Casares

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Close to Manilva and inland of Estepona , CASARES is a traditional Andalucian white village, surrounded by mountains with winding narrow streets and spectacular views ( you can see Gibraltar and beyond that Africa), as it stands on top of a hill. Being one of the last Muslim strongholds during the occupation by the Moors the village is drenched in history. Around Casares the countryside is one of the most intact of the area, being the village inside a protected area with many nature walks.

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Costa del Sol Racecourse

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COSTA DEL SOL RACECOURSE
Home of the Spanish Derby

Urbanización El Chaparral - Mijas Costa.Tel. 952 59 27 00 Fax. 952 59 27 18

GENERAL RACECOURSE:Tlf.: 952 59 27 00/01 Fax: 952 59 27 18
E-mail: info@hipodromocostadelsol.es

WINTER SEASON 2009 - OPENING HOURS: 10:00 horas.

FEBRUARY: Sunday 22 MARCH: Sundays 1(MIJAS CUP), 8, 15 Y 22 APRIL: Friday 10 Entrance fee: 5 €

Free entrance for children and youngsters less than 18 years old.

Children's area: available.

FREE PARKING

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Mijas Town

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Mijas was part of Turdetania, and there are still some remains from that era located in the present of its town wall. Its rich mines were worked by Phoenicians and Greeks, and the ores set to the Far East in small ships.
The city was called Tamisa by the Romans, and it was an important commercial centre close to the via Appìa linking Malaga and Cadiz. The city was occupied by Arabs for many centuries, until its reconquest by the Christian Monarch in 1492.
The city belonged to the kingdom of Ben Hafsun until it was reconquered by Abderraman III .Mijas fight bravely against the conquest by the catholic armies, by after the subdue of Malaga to the Catholic Monarchs, Mijas surrender itself to the Monarchs.
During the war between the Communities, Mijas remained faithful to the Emperor, for that reason, the queen Doña Juana, as per Royal Mandat on the 2nd. January 1521, confered the town the title of Villa.

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Ojen

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Ojén, is a very typical town very near Marbella at about 8kms inland, characterised by narrow streets and whitewashed façades houses. Although there is not exact information about the town earlier settlement. it is believed to have Arab origins and dated back to the epoch of Abderraman III, who fight against Omar Ben Hafsun, - Arab lider who uprose against the caliphate -, in the castle of Ojen (Hoxen), which was burnt down together with the rest of the village during the Moorish uprising in 1569.

The festivities in Ojen take place between 9th and 12th, October to commemorate its Saint Patron San Dionisio. Several are the events organised throughout the year, as the famous flamenco festival, around the first week of August or the "Romeria"on 12th May.

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Boutiques

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CORTEFIEL, Ricardo Soriano 14, Marbella
GUCCI. Valdés, 8, Marbella
BERDAGUER, Ricardo Soriano 4, Marbella
DON MIGUEL. Ricardo Soriano 5, Marbella
LA CONDESA, Alameda 7, Marbella
RIVERA PIEL, Plaza de Africa 3, Marbella
BENETTON, Ramón y Cajal, 3, Marbella
TREBOL, Huerta Chica 15, Marbella
TED LAPIDUS-CARTIER, Edf. J.B. Puerto Banus
ELLE ET LUI, Muelle Ribera L_G 36, Puerto Banus
ENRICO 2, Muelle Ribera Casa P-3, Puerto Banus
NUMBER 3, Muelle Ribera L-G 36. Puerto Banus
ZERIMAR, Muelle Ribera 14K. Puerto Banus.

CHILDREN BOUTIQUES:
PRENATAL, Sierra Blanca, 2 , Marbella
ELLEN, Plaza de los Naranjos, 12 , Marbella
LA MECEDORA, Ramón y Cajal 3, Galerias San Cristobal, Marbella
FINA ESTAMPA, Ramiro Campos Turmo, 11 , Marbella
LOLY, Enrique del Castillo 2 , Marbella
CHIELET, Puerto Banus

LADIES BOUTIQUES :
NARA CAMICE, Peral 23, Marbella
PEPITA, Puerto Banus.
TRES ZETAS, Puerto Banus.
MIETTE, Puerto Banus.
LOS NARANJOS, Puerto Banus.
TIP TOP, Puerto Banus.
DAFNIS, Puerto Banus.
MINA, Puerto Banus.
AMERICAN STOCK. Puerto Banus.

GENTS BOUTIQUES :
FOR MEN / Cristina. Huerta Chica 3 , Marbella
DUO, Nueva 9-11. Marbella
MANUEL, Alonso de Bazán s/n. Edf. Esla. Marbella
POLO RALPH LAURENT, San Juan Bosco 4. Marbella
MISTER, Ribera 10. Puerto Banus.
MISTER II, Ribera 18, Puerto Banus.
J.J., Muelle de Levante 3, Puerto Banus.

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Launderettes

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Lava & Seca Launderette - Self Service, Dry Cleaning, Sewing, Ironing.
C/Juan Ruíz Muñoz, 2 - Marbella - Tel. 952 90 21 29

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Lavanderia Servicesur
Washing, Ironing, dry cleaning, taking home and back
Av. Nabeul, 23 - Marbella
Tel. 952 92 40 36 - Mob. 617 01 49 51
www.lavanderiaservicesur.com
info@lavanderiaservicesur.com
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