Today was a relaxing day – hung out by the pool this morning and toured the town of Mijas Pueblo in the afternoon and diner in the seaside town of Fuengirola (at an Argentina steakhouse — seafood was getting a little repetitive).

The little village of Mijas nestles in the mountainside 400 meters above sea level and 10km from the coast.  Of the ten thousand population, there are so many foreign and English speaking residents in and around the village that the Town Hall has a very helpful Foreigner’s Department, which caters for the needs of those residents who do not speak Spanish.   Mijas Pueblo has  managed to retain much of its traditional Andalucian way of life, the locals displaying their passion for all things festive and an unmistakable relaxed outlook.  As we walked the streets we watch the town begin decorating for their annual festival which starts on the 6th.