Environment
124 km
Tarifa is located at one of the southernmost points of Spain, directly opposite Morocco, and somewhat to the west of Gibraltar. Due to its favorable location in relation to the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans, the place is particularly known for its suitability for various wind sports. In fact, due to the proximity of the Strait of Gibraltar, wind currents in Tarifa experience a kind of “tunnel effect. This form of wind is quite unique in Europe, making Tarifa particularly popular for kitesurfing, for example. For about 300 days a year, the wind is perfect for practicing various sports on the water. By the way, this can be done on a variety of beaches of your choice. In fact, Tarifa has more than one. In particular, the beaches at Playa de Los Lances, Valdevaqueros and Punta Paloma are extremely popular.
24 km
Marbella is one of the most famous resorts on the Costa del Sol. This fashionable resort has a fishing port and a marina, miles of sandy beaches and a beautiful promenade to stroll along. The center is authentic and atmospheric, with narrow streets, squares, restaurants and stores in Andalusian style. A mixed crowd of jet set and “regular” tourists makes for a varied scene in the city center and on the beaches.
43 km
Benahavis is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Spain thanks to the large number of high-end developments that surround the village. Golf resorts such as La Quinta and Los Arqueros belong to Benahavis as well as La Zagaleta, an exclusive gated estate, home to some of Spain’s most expensive properties. The nearby Villa Padierna with its 5-star GL hotel and golf resort hosted Michelle Obama and her family in 2010.The village may be small, but the municipality itself is large. It includes numerous mountain ranges, river valleys and forests, making it one of the most beautiful places on the Costa del Sol.
50 km
Malaga in a large city in the southern part of Spain on the Costa del Sol. It is one of the most popular cities in Spain for a long or short city break. The city is enclosed between the “Hills of Axarquía” . Due to this protected location, the Malaga is known for its excellent climate.
The history of Malaga dates back to the tenth century BC when the Phoenicians founded a city at this site. Later, it was probably the Greeks who settled here. In the following centuries, the city has been in the hands of the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Teutons and the Visigoths. In the eighth century, Malaga, like the rest of southern Spain, was taken by the Moors. Many traces of this period can still be found in the city.
15 km
Ojen in Spain is located in the province of Malaga, region of Andalusia, ten kilometers north of the city of Marbella and a short distance from the sea. It is a beautifully situated mountain village at an altitude of 309 meters with the mountains of the Sierra Blanca Mountains and the Sierra de Alpujata surrounding the village. Ojen is originally a Moorish village, as is nearby Istan and in the village you can still see the remains of the old castle.