If you’re heading to Seville’s most iconic celebration, consider this your essential insider handbook. The Feria is not just a party, or fair, it’s a rhythm, a culture and, if you’re not prepared, a full-body endurance test. Follow these golden rules to survive (and thrive) in style.

There are two five star hotels in Malaga city. Hotel Miramar, rated five-star Gran Luxury openend in 2016 located on the Malagueta beach seafront on the eastern side of the city. Hotel Posado del Patio located in the city centre.

There are about one hundred four-star hotels located in Malaga city; more than in any other star category. Here we present a selection, mostly located in the city centre area.

Reviews of the prestigious hotels of Malaga. The choice of hotels in Malaga city is vast and varied. Over recent years and especially since the inauguration of the Picasso Museum in 2003, this vibrant Andalusian city has undergone much renovation and restoration.

The Soho art district of Malaga is a buzzing creative area of alternative culture located next to the Guadalmedina river, which has sprung up largely thanks to, and inspired by, the CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporaneo).

Chris Chaplow was awarded an honours degree in Civil Engineering at King's College, London and worked in management on a number of major construction projects before moving to Spain in 1991. An early internet adopter in 1993, launching Spain's first online image bank leading to founding Andalucia,com in 1996

The Parador de Nerja is a family beach hotel. This is a modern establishment with 98 comfortable rooms, most of whose ample balconies look out to sea, lovely lawns along the clifftop, and an outdoor swimming pool for the summer visitors who come to enjoy the eastern Costa del Sol.

Málaga airport does not have an on-site hotel that you can conveniently walk to. However, there are a number of hotels near the airport, Holiday Inn Express Málaga being the nearest, within a few minutes by taxi (although there is a minimun fare of 15.21 € or 19.01 € Band 2 for night and weekend).

To mark the 30th anniversary of Andalucia.com, we are revisiting the archives and speaking with the individuals who have shaped the brand’s core values of Authority, Independence, and Depth. In this edition, we sit down with Michelle Chaplow, its long-standing visual contributor and a true pioneer in documenting Southern Spain.

Since 1996, our mission has been to uncover the authentic heart of the region. Here are the traditions; from the world-famous to the wonderfully obscure, that our readers have loved for three decades.

The 2025 tournament results and brief reports are listed in reverse chronological order. This page will be updated throughout the season, with the latest tournament results added to the top of the page.

The Sotogrande Polo Tournaments are held every year from April to September. They are divided into four groups. First the Spring Tournaments, then the Early Summer Tournaments, followed by the prestigious International Summer Tournament, and finally the End of Summer Tournaments.

Here is a selection of hotels in the Malaga city central area. Malaga is a relatively small city and there is a wide range of hotels to choose from.

There are about fifty three-star hotel located Malaga city's central area and in the outer districts. Here we present a selection.

Don't even try to park near the Feria, unless you have a micro-car like a Smart which will fit into the smallest spaces. Instead, leave it at the Charco de la Pava car park, and catch the shuttle bus to the main recinto. Bear in mind that the police will be out in force with breathalyser checkpoints, so don't drink and drive.

The Feria started in 1846 as a livestock fair in the Prado de Sebastian, where horses were traded. Its aim was also to provide an uplifting distraction from the aftermath of the Napoleonic invasion and the hurricane of 1842, a category 2 storm which had destroyed homes in Seville.

The Wednesday of the Feria is a public holiday in Seville, so that day tends to be more crowded as locals can come during the day (as opposed to after work), and on Friday and Saturday many visitors come to Seville from other cities to experience the Feria.

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The Feria has over 1,000 casetas (literally small houses), green or red-and-white striped tents of varying sizes arranged along 15 streets. Each caseta has its own name on the front, and belongs to a local family, group of friends, business, club, trade association or political party.