In the last 20 years, the architecture in Andalusia has undergone a very radical transformation, discovering a trend towards modern avant-garde design and especially nordic styles. This is due to mainly 2 factors: the increase of tourists coming from Central and Northern Europe on one hand and, on the other hand, the growing percentage of Scandinavian residents leading to a relocation or opening of...

Carnaval 2020 The spring starts, as every year, with the Carnaval. This season opening the gates to the spring time is full of events, parties and happenings. Most hotels host their own Carnaval party but you can also visit the nightclubs and bars of the town, where especially during the weekend of February 29th people will dress up and wear masks. Run for your wedding 2020 A unique and funny...

Scandinavian Schools 1. SVENSKA SKOLAN FUENGIROLA - The Swedish School of Fuengirola This school founded in 1969 is very small since it only has 210 students registered, while there are around 30 employees taking care of them. The levels offered are preschool, elementary school and high school. The beautiful setting and the safe environment plus the founding priniciples based on mutual respect and...

What is the Semana Santa? In Spain no week is as important as the Semana Santa. During this time, which goes from Palm Sunday (a Christian feast celebrating the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem) until Easter Sunday. The tradition of these processions dates back to Roman times. During these walks local religious congregations carry the throne with the Virgin Maria and Jesus through the town....

Part of the World's Leading Hotels, wow! These great news will surely give a positive push to the region's tourism and economy: the Villa Padierna is now part of "The Leading Hotels of the World"! One has to acknowledge that this achievement is truly deserved, since during the whole last year Villa Padierna has invested a lot of budget in improvements and upgrades. From nothing comes nothing......