Casa Ladera
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Casa Ladera is situated in Torreblanca, which is a picturesque, hillside suburb of bustling Fuengirola. Torreblanca is an ideal location for people who prefer a quieter, more relaxing holiday, yet still want to be able to access amenities like shops, bars, supermarkets, restaurants, chiringuitos, pharmacies health clinics & banks.
The area enjoys outstanding sea and mountain views and is peppered with individually designed luxury villas
with beautiful gardens and grounds. The pristine Blue Flag sandy beach is just a short stroll downhill and tends to be less crowded than the busy central beach in Fuengirola. Fuengirola itself is only 5km away and you can walk to it along the magnificent promenade in about 15 minutes or take the bus or train. The beachside promenade or ‘Paseo’ stretches seamlessly from Torreblanca, through Los Boliches and into Fuengirola and is lined with dozens of bars, restaurants and shops. Beach parasols and sun loungers are available for daily hire and are offered all along the coast. The small town immediately neighbouring Torreblanca is Los Boliches and although once a small fishing village it is now a bustling area with numerous cafes, bars and restaurants.
In July each year, Los Boliches pays homage to it’s fishing heritage and witnesses a colourful and traditional procession of local fishermen carrying a statue of the Virgen del Carmen. The deity is taken into the sea and
then placed onto a decorated vessel, which is accompanied by a flotilla of local fishing boats.
This time-honoured event is to mark the celebration of the Fiesta of the Virgen del Carmen, who is the
Patron saint of the Sea. Five minutes further the seafront and you reach the lively resort of Fuengirola.
Only 25km from Malaga International Airport is the
town of Fuengirola – one of the most popular
destinations on the Costa del Sol. Easily accessible
by road, rail or bus, it is not difficult to see why this
buzzing cosmopolitan town on the Mediterranean is the number one choice for so many different kinds of people. Previously, a tiny fishing village, Fuengirola has become a vibrant metropolis with character. The advent of many up-market tapa bars and good restaurants, interspersed with chic boutiques and other shops of interest, as well
as fabulous beaches makes it the perfect holiday destination. The main square, Plaza de la Constitución, has been re-designed but still retains its unique charm.
It looks pretty especially at Christmas, when it is decorated with very attractive lights and ornaments. It is also attractive during the Fuengirola summer feria, when the whole town takes part in the annual street celebrations. A walk down the narrow, pedestrian streets leading off the main square is a voyage of discovery for the many visitors, who come across some of the hidden secrets and delightful corners of this friendly, Andalucian town.
Fuengirola
One of the Fuengirola’s main attractions is, of course, its wonderful five miles of sandy
beaches, stretching from the Sohail Castle to the west and Torreblanca to the east. Fuengirola has all the
amenities and comforts you need but in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Whether you love shopping or need a hairdresser rest assured you can find it all. In Fuengirola's new, visitor and animal-friendly zoo you wander through a simulated tropical forest, lush with vegetation, rivers and waterfalls, you'll see crocodiles basking on the sandy shores of the Nile, Sumatra tigers bathing besides Angkor Wat, lemurs playing around an ancient Baobab tree and, if you're brave, bats flitting around abandoned mines. There is a "Claro de Selva", where you can see birds and mammals living in their own natural habitat. For the keen golfer, Fuengirola is ideal, since it is right in the heart of the golfing territory of the Costa del Golf, with Mijas Golf just a few kilometres from Fuengirola centre and many more courses within a very close radius. Of course water sports are strongly featured and where better to get to grips with speed boats, jet skis or fishing gear than at the cool marina.
Benalmadena & Arroyo
de la Miel
Arroyo de la Miel is now absorbed into Benalmadena but it
is also a small modern town in its own right with its distinctive
charm. It is a real hubbub of activity. In the centre of town
you find the train station, which connects Benalmadena with
Malaga and Fuengirola. The frequent train service is used by commuters, tourists and visitors to the Tivoli World
entertainment park. Just two minutes walk from the train station
is Tivoli World, the largest family entertainment park on the
Costa del Sol and right opposite the entrance to Tivoli World
is another favourite tourist attraction on the Coast - the
Telecabina (Cable Car) which goes up to the highest point in
the Malaga Province. Arroyo has many great restaurants and
bars with a good shopping centre, post office, banks, etc.
Benalmadena beach heading down through Arroyo de la Miel
takes you onto the coastal strip known as Benalmadena Costa, which runs along the sea front between Torremolinos (where the "Carihuela" area, famous for its specialty fish and seafood restaurants begins) and Fuengirola.
Overlooking the sea, separating Arroyo de la Miel with Benalmadena Costa are the beautiful gardens of La Paloma Park which covers over 200,000 square meters with a central lake where you can see many different types of birds, which
are well cared for in these very beautiful surroundings.
Inside the park is the Benalmadena Auditorium where
many events are run throughout the year, including the
Summer Music, Theatre and Dance Festival, which runs from the middle to the end of July. The Park also houses the Benalmadena Library, as well little bars, where you can rest
and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.The original heart of Benalmadena remains as a typical Andaluz village in the
foothills of the mountains which sweep down to the shore.The narrow, flower-filled streets hold plenty of traces of the former civilisations which used to exist in the area.
This picturesque village and its coastline are eminently suitable for tourism, with a population of over
60,000 people at the height of the season. Benalmadena is also the home of the largest Buddhist Stupa in
Europe, which has wonderous view of the coast line. The temple can be seen from the front of 'Casa Ladera'
and is a true sight to behold especially when lit up at night.
Shopping
Fuengirola is a shopper's paradise. In and around the main square Plaza de la Constitucion, there are many designer clothes shops, interesting small boutiques and a branch of the popular chain, Dunnes Stores. Or you can choose from one of the many high street shops such as Zara, Benetton, Pull & Bear, etc.
The main supermarkets are Cayetano (Euromarket) on the main road close to the main square, Supersol and Mercadona - both near the train station and the main municipal fruit, vegetable, meat and fish market - right opposite the train station.
There are other supermarkets and mini-markets all around Fuengirola, including a 'Spainsbury's' and 'Iceland',
as well as the more economical chain, Lidl. OpenCor is an offshoot of the large Spanish department store, El Corte
Ingles. There are OpenCor food stores, some of which are open until 23:00. Until recently, there were two main hypermarkets to choose from, just off the main A7 motorway bypassing Fuengirola (Euromarket and Hyper
Andalucia (Dunnes Stores). These have now been dwarfed by the massive shopping mall called the Miramar
Centre (opposite the castle at the last exit for Fuengirola in the direction of Marbella) and now there is a huge
El Corte Ingles department store, incorporating a very large Hipercor food hall.
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