And another beautiful market.... I love these markets, great locations, atmosphere and great goods... such a shame I can't buy much!...oh well.....
We still have a lovely time - the sun is shining.... we stop at a coffee shop for great coffee and a snack.
Estepona is a town and municipality in the region of the Costa del Sol. Estepona is renowned for its beaches, which stretch along some 21 km of coastline. It is a popular resort and holiday destination.
The official population is around 60,000, although this fluctuates with the arrival of tourists and non-registered foreigners.
Due to its natural environment, surrounded by the sea and Sierra Bermeja mountains, Estepona has a micro climate with over 325 days of sunshine per year.
Estepona Port and Marina is a working fishing port offering restaurants and bars. The port features daily auctions for a wide variety of seafood. The port is also the location of the Estepona street market - a collection of stalls selling numerous textile and leather goods mostly.
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| Now that's a handbag.... |
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| Can you see the 'Rock'.... |
We still have all afternoon and decide to drive to Casares -a beautiful village nestled in the mountains.... it's quite a site.
Casares: The municipality has a population of 4,051 and borders with the following ones: Estepona, Manilva, and Gaucin. The town of Casares has Moorish cliff-hugging buildings.
The 12th century Castle, around which grew the present town center, was founded by the occupying Moors. In 1361, Peter I of Castile and the dethroned Muhammed V signed the Pact of Casares, by which the Moorish King recuperated his throne, leaving Casares as part of the Nasrid Dynasty. The town surrendered to the Catholic forces after the fall of Ronda in 1485 and was handed over to Rodrigo Ponce de León, Duke of Cádiz.
Look at this sight!!!! Isn't it something else??!!
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| Love the wind mills (just like in North Germany....) |
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| Local transport.... this or walking.... |
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| Town Hall |
We walked around town exploring and up the hill to the castle ruins....
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| Village Life... goes on..... |
This place is amazing... the houses are built into the rocks...it's steep, lots of steps....
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| It's amazing, all these old people with their walking sticks ... walking around town, which is less than walking friendly to elderly or non-mobile people.... amazing. |
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| And here we are.... joining the walking brigade, up the hill back to our car..... |
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| GOATS...crossing... |
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| Lots of goats..... |
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| The white village of Manilva itself is located a few kilometers inland from the
little fishing village on the coast known as San Luis de Sabinillas |
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| On our way home, we pass through Manilva and Sabinillas, a nice little coastal town. |
What an amazing place Andalusia is.... so quaint and beautiful.... I could live here!
Asta maniana...
S & D & L
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