Activities, Sports,Shopping, Costa del Sol:
The Eastern part of this Costa lhas 30 kilometers of beaches stretching from Rincón de la Victoria to the boundary with the Province of Granada. Torre del Mar, Torrox and Nerja have long sandy beaches, around Nerja and at Maro the cliffs form small coves. The sea is usually crystal clear In this part there is a different kind of tourist to the cosmopolitan western Costa del Sol. Those who want to explore the villages of the Axarquía can combine sunbathing and swimming with an appetiser and the good local wine in the popular 'chiringuitos', as the beach restaurants are called here. They are right on the beach, almost at the water’s edge.
There is a water parks 15 minutes away at Torre Del Mar and there are further water parks and theme parks near Malaga. [Shopping] - Local shops nearby and large shopping centres at Velez Malaga/Torre del Mar and Rncon de la Victoria also the towns of Torre del Mar and Velez Malaga have many good shops. There are also many excellent shops at Nerja.
The Area:
On the Costa del Sol to the East of Malaga in the area known as 'the Axarquia' lies the man made Lake Vinuela. Unspoiled by mass tourism with wonderful hills rich in wildlife. this is a corner of paradiseThe modern district of Vinuela is between Colmenar and the Axarquia mountains and has many interesting places to visit. The countryside is rich in beauty with rolling hills, mountain peaks and fertile areas where there were once thriving olive groves. The production of olives these days is a small part of the local economy because of the poor return from this type of crop.
Since the area was flooded to create the lake much of the agriculture has been replaced with 20th century 'crops' such as tourism.The valley and surrounding hills are a naturalists paradise. There are miles upon miles of wonderful footpaths and riverbeds to walk and the wild life plus the flora and fauna are plentiful.
Bird watchers will be in their element with opportunities to spot many varieties of birds.
Examples of typical Spanish Villages:
15minutes inland from the beaches of the Costa del Sol and the important market town of Velez Malaga lies the village of Vinuela. It is from Vinuela that the lake derives its name.In the 1700's a 'Venta' (country inn) existed which was called La Vinuela describing the small vineyard from which the Venta produced its home made wines.
There had previously been settlements in the fertile areas where the three local rivers, Velez, Guaro and Seco converged.The beautiful whitewashed villages of Periana and Comares are only a short drive away. Comares is about 25 minutes from the coast perched on a hill at a height of some 750 metres above sea level with views as far as the Mediterranean.There are several bars and restaurants plus an enchanting hotel converted from an olive mill with courtyards overlooking the surrounding countryside and beyond. Wandering Comares narrow streets you will come across local villagers selling local produce such as wine, almonds, raisins, olives, and honey.
Other Activities:
Water park within 15 mins drive,Open June to September
