LA FAROLA - THE LIGHTHOUSE
by LoriPori
The Lighthouse or LA FAROLA is one of the best-known features of Malaga and can be seen in my picture of the Malaga Harbour.
Its name in Spanish is unusual, the feminine La Farola, as the word for lighthouse ( El Faro ) is normally masculine. The building itself is 21.64 metres high and it dominates Malaga Port.
Ordering a Coffee in Malaga
by blint
Cadiz is only a couple of hours away by car, but I was astonished how much can change from one place to another. Simple things like ordering a coffee are different. I am referring to the names people call the different types of coffee and the sizes.
In Malaga the size of your average cup (or should I say glass as they are usually served as so) of coffee is much larger than that which I am accustomed to in Cadiz or in fact other parts of Spain. Maybe it is the British or American influence but coffee here is milkier and weaker.
You are often asked if you want a normal (large) coffee or a shorter one (smaller and to me more normal sized one).
If you are offered a Sombra (shaded coffee) this is a smaller coffee, but still very milky. In Cadiz we would call it a manchado (stained coffee).
For your general interest and that of our beloved president, a coffee here usually costs 1,40 euros. I didn't notice that it was cheaper to order a smaller coffee.
SIERRA DE MIJAS IN FULL SPLENDOUR
by ALSAGOFF
This picture of Mijas Mountain was taken by my travelling companion. The mountain is just a couple of blocks from our resort in Costa Del Sol. You can see the mountains from most parts of Costa Del Sol.
If you're lucky enough to have a driver's license
by shutterlust
Best way of getting around Malaga, Spain is to rent a car. It may seem like a lot of money, but to get around, it'll be easier and more convenient. There isn't much in the way of public transportation, especially to and from the airport, where taxis will cost nearly as much.
Of course, this is more economical if you're traveling with other people. My family rented a car and we used it all the time, since we're not the types to sit on a beach for weeks and weeks.
Meat anyone ?
by sue_stone about La Posada
We had a huge, delicious lunch at La Posada, mainly consisting of meat, meat and more meat.
The restaurant, not surprisingly specialises in grilled meats the shoulder of lamb was huge and yum.