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The Costa Del Sol Guide
Things to do on the coast — bars, restaurants, events and curated local guides.
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Things to do on the coast — bars, restaurants, events and curated local guides.
Set on Calle Antonio Girón in central Torremolinos, The Kathmandu Nepali Indian Restaurant has been one of the town's most-visited restaurants for over a decade, specialising in the cuisines of Nepal and northern India in a warm, relaxed setting. The menu spans classic Indian favourites — chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, and a wide range of tandoori dishes — alongside authentic Nepali specialities less commonly found on the Costa del Sol. A generous lunch menu is available, with an evening set menu. The kitchen caters well for vegetarians, with a broad selection of meat-free dishes throughout the menu. ✨ Highlights: 🇳🇵 Authentic Nepali specialities alongside classic Indian dishes 🥗 Strong vegetarian selection throughout the menu 💰 Affordable lunch and evening set menus available
Walk one of Spain's most spectacular restored hiking routes on this full-day guided day trip to the Caminito del Rey. The path clings to near-vertical cliff faces deep inside the Málaga gorge at El Chorro, with restored wooden walkways and steel bridges suspended hundreds of metres above the El Chorro reservoir below. 🏔️ Your expert guide leads the full 7.7-kilometre route at a comfortable pace, sharing the fascinating story of this century-old workers' path — originally built for hydroelectric workers — and the remarkable multi-year restoration that returned it to the public. All safety helmets and harnesses are provided. Suitable for most fitness levels; minimum age applies. ✨ Highlights: 🪖 Safety helmet and harness provided — no equipment needed 🏞️ 7.7 km of restored walkways and steel bridges across sheer cliff faces 🚶 Suitable for most fitness levels — guided at a relaxed pace 🌊 Dramatic views of the El Chorro gorge and reservoir throughout 🎟️ Book online in advance — Caminito entry slots are limited and sell out 🚌 Route: Fuengirola ➡️ Benalmádena ➡️ Torremolinos ➡️ Málaga ➡️ El Chorro (Caminito del Rey)
Castillo de Gibralfaro is Málaga's hilltop Moorish fortress, perched 130 metres above the city on the Gibralfaro hill overlooking the harbour, the bullring, the cathedral, and the sweep of the Mediterranean coastline. Built by the Nasrid Sultan Yusuf I of Granada in the 14th century on the foundations of a Phoenician lighthouse, it is one of the best-preserved examples of medieval military architecture in Andalucía. The castle walls enclose a circuit walk that reveals extraordinary 360-degree panoramic views over Málaga's rooftops and out across the bay — among the finest vistas in southern Spain. The interior contains a small interpretation museum explaining the castle's strategic history from its Phoenician origins through Arab rule and the Christian Reconquista, including Ferdinand and Isabella's famous three-month siege of 1487 (May–August) that resulted in the fall of Moorish Málaga. The Castillo connects via a fortified walkway (La Coracha) to the Alcazaba at the base of the hill, and many visitors combine both monuments in a single visit. Practical information: Tickets available at the door (€3.50 adult entry — exceptional value) Combined Alcazaba + Gibralfaro ticket available at a small discount Open daily; closes earlier in winter — check official hours Allow 45–60 minutes for the full circuit walk
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