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Coming from Denmark where the highest “mountain” hardly reaches a height of 200m,  it is no wonder that we are drawn to the Spanish mountains.  For some time we have been wanting to conquer the peninsula’s highest peak – Mulhacen with its 3.482m – but it had not really materialized, partly because we had been […]

A new speed limit control has recently been set up on the A-7 passing La Cala de Mijas in direction Marbella and to Fuengirola. As many of our clients are driving this way we thought we should warn you so you don´t get caught by the cameras. The control is set at A-7 km 200+100 […]

The summer is here with a shining sun and a clear blue sky.  What a better way to spend your summer holidays with a day on the beach.  Andalusia has a multiple choice of beaches so it can be hard to decide which is your favourite one.  Some beaches are more crowded than others therefore […]

We have noticed that we receive especially many traffic fines from Granada city, so here are some tips to avoid to get a fine. In Granada city centre there are special lanes for buses and taxies. In the lane it is written “taxi bus solo” and you will often see them empty of traffic.  Please […]

Don´t miss the chance to visit the Automobile Museum in Málaga on your next visit. Only a 10 minutes drive from the airport you will get to the Automobile Museum which is situated in the “Tabacalera” building, an former tabacco factory  from 1927. Here you will find almost 100 unique car models such as Ferrari, […]

If you like to visit local food markets, then here you have some ideas for your weekend excursion. It is all tempting, tasty and a visual treat. A new food market has just be inaugurated in Cerrado de Calderón – just on the outside of Malaga city.  It is called Cerrado Food Market and takes […]

Andalusia is full of contrasts – or how to get 4 hours adventure for only 1,80 euros each ! Exactly in the month of April the mountain that lies between Mijas and Benalmadena is in full bloom.  On Sunday April 21st we decided to repeat a hike from the antennas on top of the Mijas […]

During the month of May you will find flowers blooming everywhere in Andalucia and what better occasion than to make a visit to Cordoba and see the famous flower decorated courtyards. Since December 2012 the courtyards have been declared “Intangible Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO”.  The courtyards, called “patios” in Spanish, are cared for throughout […]

The famous Seville fair is this year taking place from Monday evening the 15th of April until the 21st of April.  This is the start of the Andalusian fairs which go from spring to autumn time. Seville fair gives you an excellent occasion to visit the city when its not too warm and to enjoy […]

During many years Helle Hollis has had a colaboration with the Selwo Parks where the driver will get FREE entrance or 2×1 ticket offer when you show your rental contract.  The promotion is updated every year around Easter time, so contact bookings to get the latest details. You can use the free entrance in any […]