Enlightenment Stupa & Butterfly World (Benalmadena)

Enlightenment Stupa

 

The Enlightenment Stupa is a beautiful place set quite high up in the area of Benalmadena. Right next to it is The Mariposario (Butterfly World).

Both, I would say, are a must visit if you are in this area. They can be accessed via a hop on-hop off bus at certain times of the day for a small fee.


Below my personal highlights

Ronda, Southern Spain

Ronda is a good drive inland from the Costa Del Sol, Maybe a couple of hours or more. However, it is well worth a visit...
The views all around are simply breath-taking and have to be really seen to be believed, especially around the balcony and the new bridge and gorge.

I found it difficult to capture Ronda's stunning beauty in the little time spent here, with being on a short afternoon visit and with probably not the ideal camera to do it better justice. Nevertheless, I did try to catch a few snapshots that hopefully give a little sense and feeling of this interesting and beautiful place.

Please see below for Highlights

Malaga & Nerja

Malaga is an easy to access city from the North East of England, with regular flights from Newcastle Airport. 

I think it is Spain's 6th largest city, and there is plenty to see and do culturally, and you don't have to venture far to see some great views.

Heading further eastwards and you will find Nerja, a traditional old town with some lovely beaches, caves and a beautiful balcony, 'The Balcón de Europa' with expansive views looking out to the coastline in both directions.

Please see below for highlights.

Costa Del Sol (Torremolinos/Benalmadena)

 

A short, sunny and lovely week based around Torremolinos/Benalmadena was much welcome in Autumn, especially when the weather wasn't so nice in the North East of England as it often is!

Further afield provided the best opportunities for photos. However, there were some nice sights around this locality, including beautiful sunrises, which I will display here and in other posts see  Enlightenment Stupa & Butterfly World (Benalmadena) and Ronda, Southern Spain

Malaga City is also a short drive away, and has a good variety of views and things to do, and there is also some photos from Malaga in a separate post. See

Please see below for some brief highlights