by Justin | Aug 7, 2013 | Holiday Tips
Do you usually rent a car when you visit the Costa del Sol for your holidays? Ever wondered what happens when you commit a traffic offence whilst driving a hire car? Well, we highly recommend you read on as we’ll be outlining everything you need to know about traffic fines in Spain and how to avoid them!
Your car hire company will charge you for the traffic fine
Many tourists and holiday makers are often under the impression that they are exempt from traffic fines whilst driving in Madrid; however, according to this traffic violation attorney Fort Lauderdale, this is a big mistake. If you are in a hire car and are caught speeding or committing any other offence, the fine will be sent to the car rental company who will then pass the charge on to you. Don’t be surprised if you also find an extra charge for administrative expenses as the car rental company has to go through the process of identifying the driver and making the payment to the Traffic Department. You could be looking at an extra 20 to 30 Euros on top of the fine! (more…)
by Justin | Jul 26, 2013 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
Pedalos at the Fuengirola River Park
As from the 11th July, Fuengirola’s River Park has some fantastic new facilities and activities for people of all ages. These new additions make this beautiful public space even more attractive to visitors and tourists and make it the perfect setting to enjoy a pleasant family outing.
Here’s a breakdown of all the new facilities you’ll be able to enjoy on your next visit to the River Park in Fuengirola: (more…)
by Justin | Jul 15, 2013 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
During the summer months of July and August, the Benalmadena Cable Car -one of the town’s most popular attractions – offers a magical experience which allows visitors to enjoy the amazing views from the top of Benalmadena, but at night!
The views are breathtaking during the day time; however, in the evening you’ll be able to witness the most unbelievable sunsets as well as enjoy some of the special activities and events prepared for these night visits, these include: (more…)
by Justin | Jul 10, 2013 | Holiday Tips, Other, Places to See
This summer, the Automobile Museum in Malaga has put together an ample programme of fun activities for all the family. Throughout July and August, visitors to this impressive museum will be able to get out of the hot sun for a few hours and dive into a fabulous world full of art, fashion, design and, of course, the most exclusive selection of cars.
The activities will take place at 12:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday; designed to be enjoyed by all age groups, they include the following: (more…)
by Justin | Jun 28, 2013 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
IMPORTANT UPDATE (July 2015): This park is now closed! However, if you’re looking for some fun activities in the area, check out our list of 26 Fun Things to Do in Benalmadena (and surrounding areas) 🙂
There’s a fun new exhibition in Torremolinos and it’s got some pretty massive inhabitants… Dinosaurs!
During July, August and September, the Dinosaurios Park exhibition will be located in the main car park of the Torremolinos Exhibition Centre and will provide both entertainment and education for children and parents alike.
An enormous 12 metre tall brachiosaurus will welcome you upon arrival at the exhibition and once inside, you’ll be taken on a fascinating trip into the world of the dinosaurs. There are more than 50 replicas of dinosaurs, many of which are life size!
Here’s a quick summary of what you’ll find at the Dinosaurios Park:
- Life size Dinosaur fossils
- Mechanical dinosaurs which come to life with their unique movements and sounds.
- Realistic scenes that take you back to the dinosaur age.
- Replicas of dinosaurs that reach 12m in height!
- The chance to become a palaeontologist for a day by looking for fossils.
- Documentaries
- Games
- And lots more…
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by Justin | Jun 26, 2013 | Holiday Tips, Places to See
Limestone landscapes of El Torcal
Have you ever visited Antequera? If not, you should definitely consider adding it to your list of ‘places to visit’ as it’s probably one of the most overlooked attractions in Andalucia.
This summer you’ll have the perfect excuse as the Antequera Town Hall will be running a special campaign called ‘Luz de Luna’ (‘Moonlight’). This unique initiative consists of a series of night visits – in English and Spanish – which will take you to some of the most iconic landmarks in the area; a great idea as visiting this beautiful part of Andalucia during the day and having to deal with the extreme heat is probably not a good idea 😉 (more…)
