by Costa del Sold | Jul 24, 2016 | Around the Area, Blog
Passionbike was born from a true passion for bikes and especially bike trips. It was founded by Pier Paolo Leonardi in 2012 after many years travelling solo he decided to open the first shop in Valencia. Together with Gaia, another passionate cyclist, they started to...
by Costa del Sold | Jun 30, 2016 | Around the Area, Blog
Having just visited the Colina Del Sol I was suitably impressed with its attention to detail, its homely, organic feel and its wonderful location. The family run Colina del Sol is located on the access road to the town of Torrox and is a renovated old house surrounded...
by Costa del Sold | May 18, 2016 | Blog
One of the most unrecognised fruits on a Spanish tree, and the one which always seems to raise the question ‘what is that?’ is the wonderful Nispero. This delightful, underrated little gem, known in English as ‘the Loquat’, is a truly versatile fruit. It...
by Costa del Sold | May 16, 2016 | Blog, Local People
Moonshine was first published in Insight magazine on the Costa del Sol, and subsequently in More Andalucían Mysteries. It is the shortest story I have written, as Insight wanted no more than 1000 words, and I managed it in 1072. Most of my stories are between 4000 and...
by Costa del Sold | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Top 5
1. Lews Restaurant Lews restaurant on Torrox Costa is famous for its traditional English cuisine, especially the full English breakfast (available every morning), their fantastic fish and chips and the popular traditional Sunday roast. It is also famed for its...
by Costa del Sold | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorised
Having lived in Spain for the last three years, and having had time to reflect upon the cultural differences between Britain and here, I have to place the emphasis on the aspect of culture and community spirit. This is one dynamic that seems to be dying in Britain and...
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