Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Things to do and places to go in Lanzarote

Lanzarote is a startling island, representing the triumph of civilization over a hostile environment. Its pock marked, lunar like surface is dotted with over 300 volcanoes, yet onions, potatoes, tomatoes, melons and grapes all spring in abundance from the black ash. The daily scene of Lanzarotenos (or Conejeros as they are sometimes called) toiling successfully in such an apparently desolate
landscape warms the heart.

It is not only in the fields that the island is succeeding. Newer to the tourist scene than either Gran Canaria or Tenerife, Lanzarote seems to have learned from the excesses of its sister islands. Here, small is beautiful and harmony with the environment is the philosophy.


Southern Lanzarote

Arrecife, the point of arrival for most visitors, unfortunately sets a very poor example to the island and it is probably as well that most people head straight out of it. This principal port and latter day capital is a characterless place with just two saving graces - the Castillo de San Gabriel and the Castillo de San Jose.

The 16th century Castillo de San Gabriel, situated on an islet close to the centre of town, houses a small museum of no great standing. But it is worth the walk, across the small drawbridge and over the lagoon, onto the small island from where the castle used to deter pirates.

Follow the coast road for a couple of miles and, just past the fishing port, the Castillo de San Jose is a far more interesting proposition. Built in the 18th century, this well pre­served fortress now houses Cesar Manrique's small but impressive International Museum of Contemporary Art, which includes works by Picasso and Mire. There is also a fine restaurant with panoramic sea views.

The island's major resort is Puerto del Carmen. Its long golden beach stretches for several miles and comfortably accommodates its visitors. The sea is calm and ideal for famiies. Restaurants, bars and shops line the Avenida de las Playas in Lanzarote's one outbreak of mass commercialism. Yet Spanish bars and restaurants can still be found on 'the strip', and though there is a healthy nightlife scene the people in the apartments a block or so back from the beach may well be oblivious to it.

The old town just west of the beach has a charming small harbour area with traditional bars and restaurants. On the hill above it the Montana Tropical, a modern complex of shops, bars and restaurants, provides good family enter­tainment day and night. Flamenco dancers, performing
parrots, and folklore and handicraft displays all find a stage here.

The road west leads through the beautifully tended village of Yaiza to the rather more earthy Salinas de Janubio (salt flats at Janubio). On a bright day the dazzling white of the drying salt set against the azure blue of the sea and the black volcanic soil can produce an impressive natural work of art. There is even a mirador restaurant overlooking the flats. A little further north are two more natural spectacles. Los Hervideros is a
section of rocky coast where the crashing waves break ferociously against the cliffs and sea caves. You must visit on a very blustery day to appreciate it fully.

EI Golfo, by contrast, is a placid, emerald green lagoon set beneath a cliffside which resembles a gigantic petrified tidal wave just about to break. This is actually the inner rim of a volcanic cone, half of which has disappeared beneath the sea. The strata, colours and manic whirls are a fascinating SIght. Note that El Golfo is not apparent from the roadside. Park your car on the rough ledge, just off the main road on the left as you begin the descent into the village of El Golfo (renowned for the quality of its fish restaurants), and follow the rough footpath over the cliff.

Marvellous Manrique

Cesar Manrique is Lanzarote's greatest living artist, designer, landscaper, conservationist and all round cultural mandarin. Trained primarily in Madrid, he was born on the island in 1920, and there is hardly a visitor attraction of any worth there that does not bear his signature in some way. In his own words, his works are 'dreams that capture the sublime natural beauty
of Lanzarote', and he is constantly striving to ensure that tourist
developments are in harmony with the island's character. Simplicity is the key whitewashed walls, natural building materials, classical or local music, and local food and wine are the Manrique hallmarks. His own home Taro Tahiche at Tahiche, 4 miles (7 km) due north of Arrecife, is now open to the public

The newly created resort of Playa Blanca on the south coast is host to a marina as well as the Fuerteventura ferry and hydrofoil. There is a good golden beach here, but as yet building work is far from complete in the resort. However, just a few miles east along unmade roads are the best sands on the island,
collectively known as the Papagayo (parrot) beaches. You will need a jeep, local directions (there are no signposts) and little else, as on Papagayo
naturism is the norm. There is a large, popular beach and several secluded
coves. The highlight of your trip to Lanzarote and the magical ingredient that makes this island so special is to be found in the Montaiias del Fuego (Mountains of Fire).

The Parque Nacional de Timanfaya which encompasses the mountains starts just north of Yaiza, and its boundary is marked by an impish devil motif. This desolate national park was formed largely over the course of 16 cataclysmic months during
1730 and 1731. Eleven viIlages were buried forever and many of the people left the island for Gran Canaria.

Just inside the malpais (volcanic badlands) of the park, camels take tourists on a short ride up and down a volcanic hill. Whether or not you think the ride
is worthwhile, the hub­bub in the car park (which doubles as a 'camel park') when busy is not to be missed. Chaotic, colourful and quite exotic, it could almost
be a North African bazaar. Camels were once used as beasts of burden in the fields of Lanzarote but you will be very fortunate to see one these days.

Drive on and turn left at the small roundabout to the Montaiias del Fuego where you buy an admission ticket. Your introduction to the inner sanctum of the mountains leaves no doubt that at least one of these volcanoes is not dead, just sleeping. In fact the very one that you are standing on! A guide demonstrates this by pouring water down a tube into the earth, then beating a hasty retreat. Seconds later a geyser erupts, startling the diners in the adjacent restaurant. You can watch the food being cooked over an enormous barbecue which uses the volcano as its fuel - a source that is timeless, limitless and, of course, free.

Cars are not allowed any flllther into the park, and from here coach tour
(included in the admission price) depalt to explore the incredible land­scape.Any badland that you may have seen up to this point have been a mere appetiser for the main course. The word lunar and alien are worked to exhaustion in attempts to de­scribe the area and still scarceIy do justice to the dramatic scenery. Suffice to say that when the theme music to the film 2001 is played on the coach at the end of your tour, you will be convinced that you have just visited another world.


With rain so rare and underground water sources extremely limited you may
wonder how Lanzarote manages to survive as an agricultural island. The black topsoil is the secret, discovered by the farmers in their adversity. The porous volcanic particles that make up the topsoil are useless in themsel ves but act as a sponge for the moisture of the night air, obtaining water for the plants
and eliminating the need for rain. They are therefore piled on top of the crops and only need replacing around once every 20 years. The other Canary Islands also use this method.

The most impressive example of this type of farming is the vineyards around the valley of La Geria. Each vine is set in its own mini crater, protected from wind and excess sun by a low semi circular wall of lava stones (other crops are also protected in this manner). The horseshoe patterns thus formed stretch way up the mountains and apparently into infinity, producing an almost hypnotic
effect. Not only does it look good, the end product also tastes very good, and there are several bodegas In the Geria valley where you can sample the excellentlocal malvasia.

Lanzarote is the ideal location for holidaymakers who want to enjoy a quieter Canary Island resort with a host of great places to visit. Lanzarote tourism has increased massively since the early days of the island´s development, and last minute deals in Lanzarote and cheaper accommodation keep visitors flocking back for more.

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Canary Islands sugar and wine

The Canaries' first major agricultural enterprise was sugar. Sugar canes sprouted easily on the islands, and during the first half of the 16th century a burgeoning industry developed. Boom turned to bust, however, with cheaper sugar production from Brazil and the Antilles (ironically influenced by the Canaries) and the industry died.

Still, trade links had at least been established with both the Old and the New World and wine became the new venture to bolster the economy. Grapes grown in the volcanic soil produced a distinctive, full bodied malmsey wine (malvasia) which became the fashionable drink of aristocratic Europe. Shakespeare and Voltaire, among others, were lavish in their praise, and today's island visitors can still sample the excellent wine in bodegas, restaurants, or even from the supermercado. Old disused wine presses (lagares) may still be seen on hillsides when touring the islands.

By the end of the 18th century the Canaries were a sufficiently important trading point to attract all types of pirates. In 1797 Horatio Nelson attacked Santa Cruz de Tenerife in search of a Spanish treasure ship. The defenders responded vigorously, accounting for the lives of 226 British sailors and the removal of the lower part of Nelson's saluting arm. The Santa Cruzeros clearly had no hard feelings towards the Admiral, however.

Once it was known that the attack had been repelled, a gift of wine was sent out to Nelson (England was, after all, an important wine market) and a street was named Calle de Horacio Nelson in his honour!

By the early 18th century Canarians had become fully Spanish in both outlook and loyalties, and many volunteers joined the Peninsular War (Spaniards call it the War of Independence) which ended in 1814 with the restoration of Ferdinand VII to the Spanish throne.

Economic problems arose in the early 19th century, and the wine industry started to fail. Luckily another single­crop opportunity presented itself in the form of cochineal, a parasite attracted to the opuntia variety of cactlls. The tiny bodies of the female bugs contain a dark red liquid perfect for dyeing, and for 50 years or so, millions of bugs were crushed for the sake of the Canarian economic good.

The Bug Bubble burst with the rise of chemical dyes in the 1870s. With the failure of yet another mono culture, the Spanish government felt constrained to help the Canarian economy. In the mid- 19th Century free port status was granted by royal decree to one port in each of the islands (two in Tenerife). The lowering of duties and trade barriers at a time of considerable shipping expansion had the desired effect, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas soon became two of the world's busiest ports.

The most recent major crop to come from the Canaries is bananas. The variety is dwarf banana, small and very tasty, and today demand actually outstrips production in some areas. The first exports were made in the 1880s and it has continued to be a mainstay of the islands' economy. Despite some recent problems and concern for the future, it is hoped that bananas will continue to be an important Canarian crop alongside their other staples, tomatoes and potatoes.

The main economy in the Canary Islands today is tourism, but agriculture still makes up a large part of the islands´ income.

The Canary Islands and the Spanish Civil War

The plot that sparked off the Civil War was hatched in the Canary Islands. In
1936 a group of senior officers, discontented with the policies of the Spanish
Republican Government, met in secret in the woods of La Esperanza on Tenerife.
They had come to meet a fellow officer, Francisco Franco, effectively banished to the Canaries by the government, who feared his subversive plotting. From the Canaries Franco took off for North Africa, the launching pad for the insurgent right­wing attack.

Three years later his armies had triumphed in a ruthless struggle that cost hundreds of thousands of Spanish lives. The Canaries were not spared the horrors of the war (mass Republican executions took place in the aptly named Barranco del Infierno, the Gorge of Hell, on Tenerife) but on the whole they prospered during Franco's period of dictatorship, which gave added protection to their free port status.

Visitors to the Canary Islands

The massive growth of tourism in the islands since the 1960s has in some cases
literally refaced the landscape, with brand new resorts such as Playa de las
Americas springing up like Gold Rush boom towns. However, such developments
are mostly the exception and whole swathes of even the more developed islands
are virtually untouched, while Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma are only now
starting to provide more comprehensive tourist facilities.

The infrastructure and transport system of the islands have meanwhile improved drastically, and since 1978 regional autonomy has provided the islanders with their long­desired
break (though they are still linked to some extent) with Madrid.

Despite the rapid changes that tourism has brought to the islands, the Canarians
hope that it will not go the way of sugar, wine or the cochineal bug but will
provide prosperity for years to come.

If you are planning to fly to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma or Tenerife, you can find some cheap budget airline flights from most major airports in the UK. Once you reach the Canary Islands, you can choose from a vast range of holiday accommodation in Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and there are plenty of things to see and do during your stay.

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Friday, 14 August 2009

The 10 best holiday islands in Europe










1. Majorca


Majorca is the largest island in Spain, and certainly one of the most picturesque. Visitors from all over the world flock to Majorca for its scenery, nightlife and beaches. Visit BCM nightclub in Magaluf if you want to party till dawn. Palma de Mallorca is the capital city and the city of Arenal also attracts thousands of fun lovers during the summer months. Palma´s Puro Beach is probably the best on the island, and the Cathedra La Seu and the Palacio Real de la Aludaina are also well worth a visit. If you want to discover inland Majorca, hire a car and travel to the city of Manacor with its quirky local markets and old villages.


2. Gran Canaria


Situated 125 miles from the coast of West Africa, Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands. This sparsely populated island is a hot spot for tourists who want to relax on one of its many dune beaches at Maspalomas. If culture is more your thing visit Castillo de la Luz, which is a former fortress, originally built to protect the town from pirates. If you want more adventure, climb up the Pozo de las Nieves mountain which is 2,000 metres high.


3. Rhodes


This is a beautiful Greek island, which is home to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The old town of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site, and the coast offers visitors some superb beaches and scuba diving opportunities. cheap airport car hire


4. Tenerife


The largest Canary Island is Tenerife, which attracts tourists to the beaches and mountains. From the peak of the Pico del Teide Mountain, visitors can see the volcanic landscape and diverse scenery. For family fun, visit the water parks in Tenerife and the Sea life Centre.


5. Ibiza


Famous for its wild nightlife and club scene, including Pacha, Amnesia, Space and Privilege, Ibiza also offers visitors a wide range of other things to see and do. Ibiza boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the Balearics, and the Es Vedrá Nature Reserve is well worth a visit. Also known for its fabulous sea food restaurants, Ibiza is one of the most popular islands in Europe.


6. Fuerteventura


One of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura attracts thousands of water sports fans to its shores each year. The island is known for its strong winds and is perfect for kite surfing, wind surfing and sailing. Situated just 70 miles from the Moroccan coast, Fuerteventura has some of the best white beaches and black volcanic beaches in the region.


7. Corfu


Corfu is a Greek island which is deeply connected to Greek mythology. The God of the Sea, Poseidon, was said to have bought his wife to Korkyra to Corfu (I wonder if they called her Korky for short?). Corfu is famous for its greenery where olive trees grow up to 20 metres tall in the south. Take your time to visit Moni Paleokastritsa, the monastery which is situated high up on top of a rock and offers stunning views over the island.


8. Lanzarote


The fourth largest of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The landscape in Lanzarote was shaped by volcanic eruptions. Visit the Timanfaya National Park where you can learn about the volcanic origins of the island and enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, where meat is grilled over a volcanic vent. Tours are also available through caverns and tunnels formed by underground lava flows in the Cueva de los Verdes in the north of the island.


9. Menorca

Situated close to Majorca in the Balearic Islands, Menorca attracts visitors from far and wide. Attractions include various beaches, caves and ancient ruins which can be easily reached by hire car. La Mola Fortress is well worth a visit and overlooks Mao Harbour. Take time to explore the Museu de Minorca, where a 15th Century monastery where you can learn about the island´s rich history.


10. Crete


Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and it forms a large part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece. Heraklion is worth exploring with its narrow streets and shops selling typical handicrafts and leather goods. For some real Crete culture, visit Knossos and Phaistos, and the port of Chania. The Samaria Gorge is also well worth seeing, but take plenty of water if you intend to go in summer. You will find a large number of restaurants in Crete serving traditional Greek food such as dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) souvlaki (lamb kebab) and calamari (squid), plus a range of international dishes to choose from.

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Thursday, 30 July 2009

20 things to do in Spain

Spain attracts more tourists to its shores than any other country in Europe and the best way to explore this diverse landscape is to hire a car from the airport. You can travel around the open countryside in the north of Spain or hire a convertible car and explore the beaches in summer along The Costa del Sol, The Costa Dorada or The Costa Blanca.



1. The Alhambra in Granada Spain



No trip to Granada is complete without a trip to the Alhambra Palace. This Moorish complex is vast and occupies a large part of the city, so make sure you hire a car from Granada or Malaga Airport and take a few days to explore this fascinating fortress. The Alhambra de Granada is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe and if you plan to hire a car in summer and visit the complex, buy tickets in advance. Granada is hotter than the Costa del Sol in summer, so the best way to travel is by air-conditioned hire car from Malaga or Granada Airport.



2. Frank Gehry in Bilbao Spain



You can see Frank Gehry´s futuristic architecture in Barcelona, Bilbao and Malaga. See the amazing Guggenheim Museum near Bilbao, or the huge copper fish on Barcelona Beach or the new conference and convention centre in Malaga. If you check out cheap airport car rentals in Spain, you can visit Bilbao, Malaga and Barcelona during your trip to Spain.



3. Ski the Sierra Nevada Granada Spain



Andalusia is blessed with the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Granada. The Sierra Nevadas are easy to reach by hire car from Malaga Airport, Granada Airport, Seville, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Ski season normally runs between November and March. If you intend to travel by cheap airport car hire from Malaga or Granada, combine the Sierra Nevada with the Costa del Sol and you can ski in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon. Make the most of your Andalusia tour and hire a luxury car from Malaga Airport from just €150.00 per week.



4. Local village fiesta Malaga Seville and Granada



Malaga, Seville and Granada host some of the most flamboyant and colourful fairs and festivals in Spain. You can check with the tourist office when the annual fairs are held, book cheap car rentals from the airport and visit all three on your travels in Spain. Party through the night and enjoy the carnival atmosphere in Andalusia Spain.



5. Parc Guell Barcelona Spain



Of all the amazing buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi, Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain is one of the most spectacular. The park is home to several buildings and sculptures which feature Gaudi´s well known broken-tile style. Parc Guell Barcelona is a great place to visit by car hire. If you have booked airport car hire, luxury car hire or airport car rentals, take your time to explore the Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain. You won´t be disappointed.



6. Tapas Tour Barcelona



There is no better way to enjoy Barcelona then to wander around the vibrant streets and stop off at tapas bars on the way. You can pre-book cheap car hire from Barcelona Airport and drive to your hotel or apartment before taking a stroll around the city. Specialities include fresh fish, omelettes, seafood and rice varieties, washed down with sangria and fine Spanish wines. You can hire a small car from Barcelona Airport from just €90.00 per week.



7. Café life Spain



Every Spanish village, town and city has numerous cafés, bars and restaurants where you can relax, enjoy a coffee or a glass of Rioja and watch the world go by. Along with over 320 average days of sunshine a year in the south of Spain, it is little wonder Northern Europeans flock to Spain every year. Enjoy the area and the villages around Spain and book cheap car rentals at the airport. You can still hire a car in Spain from just €90.00 per week.



8. Dali in Figueres Spain



Visit the Salvadore Dali Museum in Figueres, Spain. Take a trip by hire car or rental car from the airport in Girona, Barcelona or Tarragona and explore the beautiful Costa Dorada, close to the Museum. The Salvadore Dali Museum/Mausoleum is one of the highlights of visiting northern Spain. If you are visiting Figueres or the Costa Dorada in Summer, hire a sports car or a convertible car to make the most of the hot days and nights.



9. Flamenco Spain



You can´t visit Spain without feeling the passion and colour of Flamenco. Granada and Seville in Andalusia are the best places to experience flamenco music and dance at its best, and if you pre-book cheap car hire from the airport, you can visit both provinces to see music and dance at its best. Flamenco bars and restaurants can be found in Seville and Granada city centres, but take your time to find out where the locals go for an authentic flamenco experience.



10. Art in Spain



Art-lovers from all over the world flock to Spain to enjoy such wonderful exhibitions as those at the Miró Foundation, Barcelona, Goya in Madrid and Picasso´s Guernica at the Reina Sofia in Madrid. Visit the Picasso foundation in the Malaga, the home place of Picasso. Cheap car hire will enable you to travel around Spain and enjoy the exhibitions of art in different cities. Luxury car hire and sports car hire is also available from Madrid Airport and Barcelona Airport if you want to explore the region in style.



11. Ronda Gorge and Ronda Views Spain



Perched high above the Mediterranean is the intriguing old town of Ronda. With a magnificent bridge spanning a gorge which separates the old and new towns, Ronda offers spectacular views over the mountains and open countryside. Also with the oldest bullring in Spain and some of the best tapas bars in the region, Ronda is a must-see town. If you are visiting Ronda from the Costa del Sol, it will take you approximately 1 hour by hire car from Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona. Also visit the Roman Baths at Ronda.



12. The Grand Mosque Cordoba



The Grand Mosque at Cordoba is a stunning sight. The first part of the mosque was built in 796AD, and the last parts added in 1000AD. Take your time to explore Cordoba by luxury hire car or economy hire car which you can pre-book at the airport. If you are planning to get married in Cordoba, you can even hire a wedding car in Cordoba.



13. Do the Pueblos Blancos



Do the white village tour and visit Andalusia´s oldest regions. Whitewashed houses sit on cobbled streets overlooking squares with fountains and ancient churches. One of Andalusia´s most famous white villages is Mijas, which by hire car from Malaga Airport is just 30 minutes drive. Every village has different attractions and by visiting the pueblos blancos by hire car, you can fully explore the areas around the region.



14. Football in Spain



Home to Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Nou Camp Stadium and the Bernabeu Stadium are well worth visiting if you are a footie fan. If you want to book tickets to see FC Barcelona or Real Madrid, book well in advance, or you might settle for a stadium tour which can also be pre-booked. Arrange cheap airport car rentals in Barcelona or Madrid, and you can make the most of your time in these amazing cities. If you are travelling around on a football tour, it is also worth hiring a car at the airport and visiting Valencia, Seville and Valladolid.



15. Running with the Bulls Pamplona Spain



The Fiesta de San Fermin is held annually in Pamplona, and you don´t have to run with the bulls to enjoy the fun. A week-long festival is held in the town and you can party till dawn. Bulls are released into the narrow streets of Pamplona and the brave (or stupid) participants run alongside or in front of these massive animals. Many runners are injured every year, and this festival is not for the faint-hearted. If you fancy a week in Pamplona, take advantage of cheap car hire from the airport and book early if you are visiting during the festival in July.



16. Rambling along Las Ramblas Barcelona Spain



There is no better way to enjoy Barcelona than to take your time and stroll along the main street, Las Ramblas. Pick up cheap car rental at Barcelona Airport and you can be in the city within half an hour. Las Ramblas is a pedestrianised street with entertainers, pavement cafés and hundreds of restaurant and bars to keep you refreshed. Also boasting a pier and an excellent indoor shopping centre, you can enjoy Las Ramblas, Barcelona at any time of the year.



17. Adventure in Tenerife



The Mount Teide Park in Tenerife is one of the most rugged areas on the island. View the exquisite rock formations and if you are feeling fit, walk or hike around the area with its beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery. If you are touring around Tenerife, book cheap car rentals from the Tenerife Airport and take your time to explore the island. Tenerife is diverse and offers visitors a wealth of things to see and do.



18. El Rastro Madrid Spain



El Rastro is the most popular open-air flea market in Spain, and opens every Sunday and bank holiday. Visitors to El Rastro can pick up bargain clothes, shoes, leather goods, handicrafts, ceramics, electrical goods and a range of souvenirs to take home. Cheap car hire in Madrid can be pre-booked from Madrid Barajas Airport, so that you can make the most of this vibrant area. Bag a bargain and take it home on the plane – most of the stallholders are happy to wrap up your purchases.



19. Golf Valderrama Spain



Valderrama Golf Course is undoubtedly the most glamorous golf course on Spain´s Costa del Sol. Valderrama hosts the Volvo Masters Tournament every year, and also hosted the Ryder Cup in 1997. If you are not quite up to a round at Valderrama, the Costa del Sol has over 60 more golf courses to suit all standards and budgets. Hire a car in Marbella, Estepona or Sotogrande and you can play the different courses along the coast.



20. Selwo Park Estepona Spain



Situated close to the town of Estepona on the Costa del Sol, Selwo Parque Aventura offers visitors the chance to see hippos, rhinos, lions, tigers, bears and smaller animals living in a semi-free environment. You can walk around half of the park and then safari-style open air buses will transport you around the larger animal enclosures. A great family day out and Selwo is within easy reach by economy hire car or sports car hire of all resorts on the Costa del Sol including Estepona, San Pedro, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Fuengirola and Mijas-Costa.

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