The Costa Del Sol Guide

Set in La Nogalera — Torremolinos's iconic nightlife district — Aqua Bar & Club is a long-running entertainment venue that operates as both a cocktail bar and a full nightclub under one roof. Situated at Urbanización La Nogalera 710, it draws a predominantly LGBT+ crowd alongside visitors of all backgrounds looking for a sociable night out. 🌈 The bar side runs from early evening with an extensive cocktail menu, music, and a relaxed atmosphere well-suited to starting or stretching the night. As the evening progresses, the club floor takes over with DJ sets and dancing, keeping the doors open well into the early hours. ✨ Highlights: 🌈 LGBT+ friendly venue at the heart of La Nogalera, Torremolinos's established queer nightlife hub 🍹 Bar and nightclub in one — cocktail bar from early evening, club floor running late into the night 📍 Urbanización La Nogalera 710, central Torremolinos — walkable from the main beachfront strip

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

Journey to the ancient city of Córdoba on this full-day guided tour from the Costa del Sol. The centrepiece is the extraordinary Mezquita-Catedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where a soaring Gothic cathedral rises from within a forest of 856 red-and-white striped arches, the legacy of eight centuries of Moorish rule and one of the most extraordinary religious monuments in the world. 🕌 Explore the atmospheric Judería (Jewish Quarter), stroll across the Roman Bridge over the Guadalquivir river, and wander the medieval streets of one of Europe's greatest historic cities. Expert guided commentary throughout. ✨ Highlights: 🕌 Mezquita-Catedral — UNESCO World Heritage Site with 856 iconic striped arches 🌉 Roman Bridge — 2,000-year-old crossing over the Guadalquivir 🏘️ Judería (Jewish Quarter) — one of the best-preserved in Spain 🏛️ Córdoba was once the largest city in Western Europe (10th century) 🧭 Expert guided commentary throughout the day 🚌 Route: Fuengirola ➡️ Benalmádena ➡️ Torremolinos ➡️ Málaga ➡️ Córdoba