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| Frigilliana, Spain. Local attractions and information. Spanish Costa |
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 The Spanish town of Frigiliana is proving to be very popular with holiday makers coming to the Costa del Sol of Spain, looking for something other than a beach holiday. Although the beaches of Nerja and Torrox Costa are just a short drive away, there are many Costa local attractions well worth the time to visit.To help you find your way we have a Map of Spain and also the latest information on Spanish weather. Frigiliana is one of the prettiest towns on the Costa de Sol of Spain and this can be seen while taking in the local attractions.The village and surrounding areas offer a wide range of walks which can take as little as an hour, dependant on how many times you stop to try a local wine or tapas. Alternatively the more adventurous could take one of the many walks within the countryside, which can take up to a day but offer some breathtaking scenery. You could even take a cooling shower at a waterfall. The town is divided into two parts. Being the new and the old quarters. Vinasol is a delightful and well furnished two bedroom apartment which is conveniently placed for all of the attractions the town has to offer. Balcon de Frigiliana is a ground floor two bedroom apartment placed in the new quarter of the village. Chorruelo is a stylish three bedroom apartment, situated close to the oldest part of  Frigiliana just a few minutes walk from the main square and church. The older part of the village is a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets lined by whitewashed houses with wrought-iron balconies that spill forth brilliant red geraniums. For a relatively small village of around 2,000 permanent residents Frigiliana is blessed with many excellent bars, restaurants and shops. When you stay at Casa Junio or Casa Maria your local will be Las Chinas. Walk up the road you came in on and it's on the left on the corner. This is a lovely neighbourhood place, the food is delicious and great value and the place is usually bustling. The owner, Sebastien, is consistently charming. A little further along the same road is Restaurante Romantica. Breath-taking views from the terrace and superb cooking with a Swedish influence – mashed potatoes to die for! Walk on and overlooking the car park is a nice street level terrace serving breakfast, lunch or tapas. To enter the old village walk up the gentle slope, past the tourist information centre on your right this leads to the higher road that rise above the playground. Immediately above you is a huge building with plates on the walls.This building houses El Ingenio the last working sugar-cane molasses factory in Europe and part of it is now a ceramics shop. Further along there are shops selling leather bags, Frigilianan wine and honey, clothes, rugs and nick knacks on  both sides of the street. On Thursday mornings there is also a market.If you are after panoramic views stick to the higher of the two roads when the road forks into two. This right hand road will take you to both the Mirador (signposted ) and Jaime’s, another fine eatery with two beautiful terraces. Keep walking on (sticking to the high road) and you will find the most delightful little place tucked away to the left down a steep set of stairs, no views but ideal for romancing! If you choose the other of the two forks, the low road will lead you past an internet place and Sebastian’s Wine Shop, run by Tom and Sarah. Call in for a tasting session – they really have some great stuff. A little further along on the same side is La Fuente, a small restaurant with great food. Next on the left is the Happy Shake – great for fresh juices, smoothies and shakes and another enjoyable bitty bobs shop alongside. Keep walking past more little shops until you come upon the Church square for another gastronomic treat. Great food with tables outside so you can watch the world go by. Past the Church to the right is La Tienda. This is a lovely café with home made cakes and healthy breakfast treats. There are many restaurants, bars and shops besides these ones mentioned here, so just follow your noses and explore |
