The Costa del Sol, with its long stretches of golden sand, is a haven for sunseekers. But nestled amongst the typical beaches of Torrox lies a rarity in southern Spain: Playas de las Dunas de Carraca, ...

Spain knows how to party, and the Spanish love football. So when they win a big tournament, well, you can imagine!

Some recent guests were fortunate enough to be in Casa Elana on the night of ...

I've titled this blog post "Probably The Best Paella In Torrox" because I can't say for sure it's the best, as I've not tried them all, but it's certainly up there.

Although it was ...

If you've ever wandered down from Torrox Pueblo to Torrox Costa, you've most likely noticed, about halfway down, an old ruined factory with a massive chimney rising up from it. If, like me, you've ever ...

This is another of those blog entries that relate more to other rental home owners, but stick with it, as there is some good advice for guests, too.

Many guests (and some owners!) don't realise ...

Even though I am still a relative newbie to owning a rental home in Spain (I bought Casa Elana in 2022), I often get asked for advice on choosing the right house and getting it ready for guests. So ...

UPDATE: Airbnb has informed me that the new camera policy is under review. It's expected that cameras like those at Casa Elana, which are covered in the listing and the guests are ...

Torrox is generally a very safe place. Down on the Costa, there is a small amount of low-level crime, and out in the campo (countryside), there is the odd report of dodgy-looking characters hanging ...