by Justin | Aug 19, 2015 | Eating & Drinking, Things To Do, What's On
Foodies are in for a treat this weekend as Fuengirola’s Sohail Castle hosts Andalusia’s first ever Food Truck Festival.
From the 20th to the 23rd August, this unique event promises a fabulous gastronomic experience as well as music and entertainment for all the family. These food trucks will offer around 15 different street food options, most from local establishments.
Equipped with modern kitchens and appliances it’s amazing what these chefs can rustle up in such a tight space: succulent and tasty dishes at very reasonable prices. During this weekend’s event, visitors will have the chance to sample a wide selection of food including meats, kebabs, fish, seafood, Iberian hams, sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers, home-made ice-creams, milkshakes, cocktails and lots more. (more…)
by Justin | Feb 27, 2015 | Eating & Drinking, What's On
As from the 27th February – and until the 29th March – the white village of Mijas will celebrate it’s Tapas Festival (Festival de la Tapa de Mijas).
Every weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) participating bars and restaurants will offer their best tapas to all visitors. You’ll have the chance to sample traditional and typical tapas dishes as well as more exotic and innovative recipes. (more…)
by Justin | Jan 16, 2015 | Eating & Drinking
Benalmadena Council and the Association of Local Businesses (ACEB) will launch a new initiative at the end of the month, one that fits in perfectly with their ‘Benalmádena, Ciudad Saludable’ (Healthy City) programme: The ‘Ruta de la Tapa Saludable’ (Healthy Tapas Route).
From the 28th January to the 5th February, the first ever Healthy Tapas Route will allow locals and visitors to enjoy the very best of Mediterranean cuisine… in tapas! (more…)
by Justin | Dec 30, 2014 | Eating & Drinking
Did you know that, every year, almost seven million people choose Spain as a holiday destination because of the gastronomy? That’s a massive 12% of the 60 million visitors Spain welcomes each year!
A recent article in the travel section of one of Spain’s largest newspapers (abc.com) – using data from a Jetcost survey – revealed some interesting facts about the gastronomic preferences of travellers who visit the country, in the form of a top 10 list. (more…)
by Justin | Dec 12, 2014 | Eating & Drinking
Are you looking for some good restaurant recommendations for your next visit to Benalmadena?
Two years ago we asked our Facebook Fans to recommend their favourite restaurant in Benalmadena and then put all these recommendations together into what has become one of the most popular posts to date on this blog). It’s also proved a valuable resource for many of our guests as well as visitors staying at other hotels in the Benalmádena area. (more…)
by Justin | Oct 23, 2014 | Eating & Drinking
Fuengirola is getting ready for the 6th edition of its, now famous, Erotic Tapas Route (Ruta de la Tapa Erótica).
From the 31st October to the 16th November, local residents and visitors to Fuengirola will be able to enjoy one of town’s most popular events of the year and a must-visit for fans of the traditional Spanish tapa!
A hundred bars and restaurants have already signed up for this year’s edition, that’s twenty two more than last year! Of these one hundred businesses, twenty six are taking part for the first time and many are newly opened. There’s no doubt that the popularity and success of the Erotic Tapas Route over the past few years has encouraged these high participation numbers. (more…)
