We wake up today and it is very windy and cold. I start packing, as we will have an early start tomorrow to the airport. Then late morning we go for our last drive - we are going to Mijas village.
Mijas is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalusia, southern Spain. It is a typically Andalusian white-washed village located at a mountain side about 450 m above mean sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region. There are some local history museums and many souvenir shops.
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| We made it up the mountain... on the way we passed a motorbiker who almost got side swept by the winds.... We reached Mijas and the views are magnificant... however the wind and the cold air are incredible.... |
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| There are lots of shops selling these beautiful painted pots and plates.... again... can't buy anything, as they are heavy and breakable..... |
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| You would think it is winter here.... |
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| Normally there are the burros taxis everywhere... but during the off season none are to be seen... what a shame.... |
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| We found this one only..... |
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| We are walking around the village - in and out of shops.... and looking for the bullring... |
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| And there it is... the bullring... now where is the entrance??? |
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| Of course it is closed.. being off season - oh well. Last time I was in Spain I actually did go to a bullfight... quite fascinating... |
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| Aaah.... and here is the burros taxi, tucked away for winter.... |
We have our lunch in the car... sandwiches....it is far too cold and windy to sit anywhere outside.
Then off we drive back down the mountain homewards...
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| On our way back, we drive through Benalmadena pueblo and the Colomares castle. Unfortunately, it is just closing.... interesting architecture.... |
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Built by Esteban Martin and local bricklayers from nearby Mijas, between 1987 and 1994,
this castle pays homage to Christopher Colombus and the discovery of America.
This castle offers the visitor different architectural styles: Byzantine, Roman,
Gothic and Mudejar. It also has what is believed to be the smallest church in the world and features in the Guinness Book of Records.
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| We drive home along the coast.... beautiful day, beautiful views and sceneries.... |
What a great day...however freezing cold and windy....
We decide we need to call Gill back and tell her to pack some warm winter clothing after all... Oh well ... I had wonderful weather and sunshine. Great company! Thank you!
S & D & L
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