Photo essay: Gibraltar — Little England on the tip of Spain

 

Long an object of dispute between Spain and Great Britain, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is a little enigma, tucked away at the very tip of Spain. It's a place where Spanish and English are intertwined...   Read more and view photos

Estepona - A calm place on the Costa del Sol, Spain

While the teeming hordes flock to Fuengirola, Marbella and Torremolinos in the summer months, Spanish tourists prefer a much quieter place.

Estepona, a typical Spanish seaside town nests on the coast, along the highway between popular, trendy Marbella and the famous Rock of Gibraltar.

A little off the tourist-beaten track, and nowhere near the Fuengirola-Málaga Renfe circular rail service, the town enjoys a quieter experience in the summer months. Air-conditioned buses do run to the town, so it is accessible to tourists, but many can't be bothered to make the trek.

However, the Spanish make their way down from the extreme summer heat of Sevilla or Cordoba to thoroughly enjoy their summer holidays in the pretty town.

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