Things to do in the Costa del Sol - Part 1

Oct 17, 2016
3 min read

As the owner of the online ethical clothing company www.bohemianelephant.com I can honestly say I love my work, I get to choose my hours, I work for myself and I get to travel with my work searching for the most interesting clothing and accessories around the globe. Bohemian Elephant is also about to launch our very own brand in the new year which is also very exciting. Even though I love my work I also need to switch off from the world and what goes on around me.

What comes first first in my life is my family and health, then work has to come a close second. Then there is travel, especially when you combine business and sun-kissed Spanish coastlines.

There is something magical about the Costa del Sol. The place pulls you in with its pristine waters, quaint villages, tantalising mountain-top views, cultural wonders, and lip-smacking food and wine. There are numerous places to visit and fun-filled activities to enjoy with family and friends.

You have Malaga – a beautiful and traditional Spanish city. Sadly; most tourists only see it as a transit point to other destinations. If you care to hang around for a day or two, Malaga has a lot to offer to visitors.

Art lovers can visit Picasso Museum or the Centre for Contemporary Art. Explore Alcazaba and Gibralfaro castles for free on a Sunday. Stroll through the well-maintained gardens and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Montes of Malaga

beckons hikers, trekkers and anyone who loves the outdoors. Spend some ME time at the city’s beautiful beaches or landscaped parks. Whatever you do, don’t forget to explore popular tapas bars and restaurants serving authentic meals and refreshing drinks.

When you’re in or near Malaga, make time for a trip to El Chorro. While England has its lake district immortalised in Victorian literature, this Andalusian lake district has its share of admirers. El Chorro is a popular weekend gateway for people from surrounding towns and villages alike.

Garganta del Chorro, a 3-kilometre long natural gorge, is a popular rock climbing and walking spot for adventure seekers. In 2015, Camino Del Rey, the old iron and concrete bridge spanning this gorge was made safer with the addition of wooden slats and glass panels fitted with handrails. As the gorge is over 180 metres high with a steep drop, the elevated walkway trip is not for someone afraid of heights.

A dam built at the gorge’s mouth created three beautiful and scenic lakes. Bordered by pine forests, these emerald waters provide a relaxing retreat for bohemian spirits and attract hordes of tourists to El Chorro.

china bajerski my daughter, dennis one of my fur babies & tracy riordan in the photo

We enjoyed a family lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants. Some choose to fish, canoe or kayak, but we preferred to swim in

the tranquil waters.

My daughter decided to explore one of the nearby villages. You can visit Alora, Teba, Ardales or Moorish ruins at Bobastro village.

We walked along the shoreline and forest paths and enjoyed more breath taking views of the lakes.

Costa Del Sol isn’t all about sand and tapas. There is so much more to see and do in this coastal region, and I’ve barely scratched the surface. Watch this space for more travel tales from the Costa de Sol.

Do you have any travel stories on El Churro to share with us? Send your photos and write ups to admin@bohemianelephant.com Suzie (that’s me) and I will go through material and post interesting ones on www.bohemianelephant.com and our blog page.