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the old salting basins today. Brits have moved in by the basinfull too, but this extreme westerly end of the Costa del Sol has a charm that’s more laid-back and dressed casual than its big Costa neighbours. And it offers up some of the best views of the Med. In particular, with soaring vistas of the Rock of Gibraltar. For yachties swish Duquesa, lodged on the coast like a white gull, can become home for as little as €55 a day in high-season. That’s nearly half the price tag of
Full of friendly Europeans, you’re sure to bump into someone who speaks your lingo dropping anchor in Marbella. Full of Europeans from all walks of life, you’re sure to bump into someone who speaks your language. Walking around the port I meet John Jackson, a 73-year-old Scotsman, counting the fish in the shallows, watching them eat breadcrumbs as they flip on the surface. “I think the port is very nice. It is well maintained and friendly and safe too,” the former business
PARTY TIME: Manilva is full of carnivals and parades all year round
IN DUQUESA consultant told the Olive Press. Since moving to Duquesa in 2012, he reckons the tourist trade is as strong as its ever been. “But if you want to be into the Spanish culture you should move inland to get away from the expat areas,” he adds. And with
Manilva’s foothills looking close enough to touch, that’s easily done. Beyond the hustle and bustle of Duquesa’s waterfront restaurants, San Luis de Sabinillas offers another take on coastal living with its collection of ‘chiringuitos’
where the salt sea air is flavoured with the aroma of ‘pescaitos fritos’. These informal ‘beach restaurants’ are perfect for soaking up sea views and the local vibe in shorts and flip flops. On Sundays the famous Rastro de
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