Why not go to Seville? You can take the swerving mountain road if you wish to visit the beautiful town of Ronda along the way. Ronda stands astride the giant 100 metre deep El Tajo gorge in the Serrania de Ronda Mountains. If you like old towns, with cobbled streets, and open-air cafes in the town square, then Ronda is certainly worth a visit. It is also possible to take a longer route, via Malaga, to Seville. Although you will cover a greater distance, it will take the same amount of time (4 hours) due to much better quality roads. One of the three largest cathedrals in the world is in Seville. The Cathedral was completed in 1507, in mainly Gothic architecture. It is certainly worth a look.

Not far away is Alcazar (above), built originally as a fort, but now more like a palace. It is a large building with varied architecture, and some areas have displays of artwork. The large gardens there are quite beautiful, perfect for an afternoon stroll. Seville supplies plenty of Spanish tradition which you may or may not want to experience, depending on your taste. Visit Flamenco venues or the bull-fighting, and eat some of the best tapas in Spain in the local bars.

Puerto Banus is located just a few minutes drive from the apartment. The marina is filled with quality bars and restaurants and is the centre for night-life in the area. The Marina is also filled with some of the largest Yachts you are ever likely to see. Whether it’s restaurants with a variety of excellent cuisine, bars with great atmosphere, or clubs where you can dance until the early hours of the morning, you’ll certainly find it in Puerto Banus.

Just 5 kilometres further up the coast is Marbella, probably the most famous resort on the Costa Del Sol. Marbella, which is famous for its beauty and glitz, is frequented by the rich and famous from Spain and beyond. Marbella has a nice beach, a wonderful ‘Old Town’ area and two tourist offices. However, the nicest beach is to be found on the other side of Puerto Banus, at San Pedro. Unfortunately it is a one kilometre walk from the centre of San Pedro, so look for parking a bit closer. For more information on the places mentioned on this page, please see our links page.