Spain – Rincon de la Victoria (En)
Rincón de la Victoria is a municipality on the Costa del Sol with nine kilometers of beaches, a wide range of tourist attractions, sensational cuisine, and a fascinating cultural heritage such as the Bezmiliana Fort House, built in 1766, and the Treasure Cave, the only marine cave that can be visited in all of Europe.
What to see
We parked near our friends’ house, and they first showed us around town, passing by Al-Andalus Square and the Town Hall. A highlight is the many sculptures you’ll find along the streets.
We then reached the seafront promenade, lined with beach bars, monuments, and incredible views of the Bezmiliana Fort, the town’s most iconic landmark. This fort was built in 1766 to defend the area from pirate attacks. It is currently used as an exhibition space. A wall with two watchtowers, a central building, and a covered well outside make up the main elements of this complex.
Crossing a tunnel, we reach the Cantal Cliffs, formed in the Jurassic era and overlooking the sea. Following the cliffs, you will find the Treasure Cave, which, in addition to columns, gorges, stalactites, and stalagmites, houses the remains of cave paintings. According to legend, the cave was chosen by an Almoravid emperor as a hiding place for treasure.
We went back through the tunnel to see a small chapel to the Virgin in a cave by the sea, where people go to leave flowers and pay their respects.
What to eat
We went to the “Aquí te Espero” beach restaurant, where our friends had reserved a table, and we had sardines on skewers for 3 euros each, pepper salad, a paella dish to try, and boquerones and adobo. I must say that the best were the sardines and the boquerones (anchovies). We don’t recommend the paella and the adobo. Otherwise, it was great! As you can see in the photos, when I wanted to take a picture of the sardines, they were all gone!
Many thanks to Lolo and Reme for showing us their town; we had a great time!
Our next blog will be about the San Bernabé Fair in Marbella. The city’s most important annual festival honours its patron saint, San Bernabé, which you’ll be able to see in the next blog!
