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TRAVELLER
Spain
Dialling Code
+34
Currency
¤
Time Zone
GMT+1
Spain
Dialling Code
+34
Currency
¤
Time Zone
GMT+1
Bukaro
€30
(289AvenidaJoanMiro, Cala
Major) This fairly recent opening is proving
popular. Offering traditional Italian cuisine, the food
is simple but exquisite.The attention to detail and
friendly staff provide a very relaxing atmosphere.The
mushroomand truffle risotto is an absolutemust.
Na Burguesa
€50
(Carrer Cami Monument de na
Burguesa, tel: 971 400 901) Youwon’t find a restaurant
anywhere in Palma with a view like this. FreshMajorcan
produce is the order of the day, followed by a selection
of homemade,mouth-watering desserts.
Portixol Hote
l (27 Calle Sirena, Portixol, tel:
971 271 800) This hotel combines old tradition
withmodern style and comfort.The perfect place
to sip a cocktail andwatch the sun setting over the
bay.
Mallorca Rocks Hotel
(8 Calle Blanc,Magaluf)
This renowned hotel is already attracting some of the
biggest bands, artists and DJs around. Kasabian take
Bodegas Quitapeñas
€15
(Pasaje Chinitas,
Málaga, tel: 952 222 064) This traditional
bodega specialises in seafood tapas washed down
with a glass of ice-cold sherry direct from the barrel.
Skina
€50
(12 CalleAduar,Marbella, tel: 952 765 277)
In the heart of the OldTown, this charming restaurant
prides itself on a truly innovativemenu. Push the
boat out with grilled sole with fresh lime and ginger
or tempura with Iberican pork and onions.
Suite
€60
(Hotel Puente Romano, Bulevar del PrincipeAlfonso
von Hohenlohe,Marbella, tel: 630 96 28 51) Located in
one of Marbella’s swankiest hotels, the food here is best
described as fusionwith everything fromThai green
curries to pigeon pie.
Vineria
(20CalleMarconi, Fuengirola)A
small,moodywine bar withgoodmusic and
an excellent selectionof wines by the glass.Nibbles
include top-grade jamón.
Monet Bar
(PuertoMarina,
Majorca
Málaga
the stage on the 10th, followed by Professor Green on
the 17th and Example performon the 19th.
Pasatiempos
(3 Paseo Quint) One of the
coolest clothes emporiums in central Palma,
with a fantastic selection of trainers,T-shirts and
retro tracksuits.
Sa Mostra International Folklore Festival
(Soller) Groups come fromall over the world to
take part in this popular and internationally renowned
event.The week-long festival includes a range of lively
music and dancing shows.
DavidAnderson
BenalmádenaPort, tel: 952566759)Just one of a slew
of lively bars on this frontline strip.There’s plenty of room
for a little dancingwhile sipping a long, cool cocktail.
La Carihuela
(Torremolinos) Take a stroll
along the promenade, which is lined by a
diverse assortment of stores selling everything from
cut-price jewellery toAfrican carvings.
The International Festival of Music and
Dance
(Until 8July, granadafestival.org) The
Granada festival has several performances taking place
in the grounds of theAlhambra.The line-up includes
opera, flamenco and classical concerts.
Mijas Blues
Festival
The annual event is taking place the weekend
of 6–8July in the village’smain square with lots of great
acts.
Antequera
A45-minute drive east of Málaga
and you’ll find yourself inAntequera with 27 churches,
convents andmonasteries, as well as the dolmens
(megalithic burial chambers).
Josephine Quintero
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Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
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Bus
Route No.1 goes to central
Palma.Tickets: €2.50. For Arenal
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Bus
Buses go toMálaga with
links to all the coastal resorts.
Tickets: €1.20.
Train
There is a train linking
the airport withMálaga and the
Costa del Sol resorts, including
Fuengirola andTorremolinos
running from7am–10.30pm.
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