Lepanto in Malaga

We went to Malaga last week during Spain's national day. Yes I know, I'm a bit late blogging about it!

But, I have to tell you about our favourite coffee place there. It's called "Lepanto" and it's on the main streeet. They do the most amazing cakes! If you go to Malaga you MUST visit it:



After some cakes it's quite normal to go for some lunch....of course! So we went round the corner to a restaurant, the name of which I can't remember, to have a healthy lunch...



OK, so not so healthy looking! It's called "huevos rotos" literally meaning broken eggs. It's essentially a base of chips and chorizo sausage and with fried eggs on top. The waiter then cuts the egg up, hence the "roto" bit in the name.

Even though it is far from healthy it is wonderfully delicious and filling. Another one to try out too if you get the chance. Just don't blame me if can't do your button up the next day!

Now, please ignore this bit as I'm just testing something! Holiday apartment El Valle Golf Resort.

After seeing that picture again I'm feeling very hungry all of a sudden. Right, off to get some lunch!

Octopus and buñuelos at the Feria in Estepona

After what has been a pretty depressing week, with the news of the developer San Jose in serious financial touble, I was quite relieved to be going to the feria in Estepona last night. The kids were beside themselves with excitement.

It's quite a small feria but it's gone enough rides to satisfy most kids (and adults). Me, I prefer the food!

Growing up in Gibrlatar, we used to go every year to the feria in La Linea and even as a child I always used to look forward to "pulpo asado". It's quite traditional to eat this barbecued octopus at the feria. It's made on what looks (usually) like and old dirty barbecue, but I assume that's what adds to the taste!

If you've never tried it then you must the next time you go to a feria. It really is so good. They put loads of lemon on it and although it's not cheap it's worth every cent. I paid 15 Euros for this lot last night:


OK, so it doesn't look great but you just HAVE to try it.

Then, once you've devoured all that you'll need something sweet. It's time to tuck into some "buñuelos". These are like mini doughnuts and you can coat them in chocolate sauce! If you haven't tried buñuelos in Spain then again....try them...they really are that good. This lot cost me 2 Euros at the fair last night:



By this point you're probably thinking that I only go the feria for the food.....erm...yeah! Oh...and to take the kids of course!