{"id":3944,"date":"2016-07-18T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T18:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=3944"},"modified":"2016-07-18T18:53:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T18:53:00","slug":"costa-del-sol-the-spanish-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2016\/07\/18\/costa-del-sol-the-spanish-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa del Sol – The Spanish Riviera"},"content":{"rendered":"

We spent two weeks in Spain a couple of years ago and we chose the town of Estepona as our “home base” while we were there. We had rented a car, so it was the perfect location to launch from to get to all of the surrounding cities and towns. In addition to being able to get out to the surrounding area, it was a gorgeous destination in and of itself. Estapona is a short drive from Marbella, which is the playground for the rich and has vacation homes for many celebrities in the area.<\/p>\n

\"Resort<\/a>
Resort in Estepona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Beach<\/a>
Beach by the Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Streets<\/a>
Streets of Estepona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Delicious<\/a>
Delicious Squid in Estepona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The beaches are wonderful and there are resorts all along the coast from\u00a0Malaga to Estepona, but we were there during the off-season, as usual, so it wasn’t too crowded.\u00a0 There are plenty of opportunities for shopping in the area as well with shops that offer everything from clothing to souvenirs.\u00a0 We could have spent hours just wandering through the various shops and talking to the owners who were extremely friendly and welcoming.<\/p>\n

\"Shops<\/a>
Shops in Marbella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Outdoor<\/a>
Outdoor Dining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Window<\/a>
Window Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Restaurants<\/a>
Restaurants on the Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It isn’t all just sunbathing and shopping, though, the food in the area is absolutely fantastic.\u00a0 We’re huge lovers of seafood and\u00a0it is truly a food-lovers paradise.\u00a0 We were told\u00a0by everyone that we had to visit the mountain town of\u00a0Benahav\u00eds, which is located a short drive from Estepona as you drive toward Marbella.\u00a0 It is renowned for its restaurants and is considered the gastronomical center of Costa del Sol.\u00a0 We were not disappointed, we only wish we’d have had time to go there more than once as there were several restaurants that we wanted to try, but ended enjoying dinner at a lovely little family owned restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"Restaurants<\/a>
Restaurants of Benahav\u00eds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Benahav\u00eds<\/a>
Benahav\u00eds in the Mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Beautiful<\/a>
Beautiful Building in Benahav\u00eds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Menu<\/a>
Menu from Marbella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eating and drinking our way through Estepona, Marbella, Benahav\u00eds, and Malaga was truly a wonderful experience.\u00a0 Although we spent a lot of time driving and going to cities like Granada and Seville, when we were at the resort area, it was more of a true vacation than actual travel.\u00a0 We were able to truly relax and decompress, which made our trip to Spain an incredibly rewarding experience.\u00a0 Clearly we hope to visit there once again and, when we do, we will make it one those vacations where you simply sit on the beach, get tanned, eat and drink too much, and watch the sun set over the Mediterranean\u00a0Sea.<\/p>\n

\"Carving<\/a>
Carving Fish next to the Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sunset<\/a>
Sunset over the Mediterranean Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Menu<\/a>
Menu in Estepona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Flower<\/a>
Flower Boxes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"View<\/a>
View of the Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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We spent two weeks in Spain a couple of years ago and we chose the town of Estepona as our “home base” while we were there. We had rented a car, so it was the perfect location to launch from to get to all of the surrounding cities and towns. In addition to being able … <\/p>\n

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