Music the Food of Love

THERE could be a misconception about entertainment on the coast as some may erroneously think it’s all night clubs and tribute shows, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

If that is what you are looking for, then you won’t be disappointed, but there is so much more to enjoy.

Admittedly because there are so many big festivals on the Costa del Sol this year, it’s not as busy in Axarquia but if you are happy to drive, then the distance isn’t great and you can have the chance to see some top stars appearing at major concerts in Marbella, Fuengirola and Mijas as the Costa del Sol welcomes Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Florence and the Machine, Iggy Pop, Robbie Williams and literally dozens more top artists.

Axarquia has its own Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar which continues to expand and runs from July 5 to 8, but this is very much a home for Spanish and Latin performers rather than British and American bands.

All four events are sponsored by local councils, so you know that organisers are going to have to ensure proper safety measures as well as underwriting the money spent on tickets.

This is just the tip of the iceberg as all during the summer months in particular, even the smallest village hosts its own fiesta with a fantastic range of entertainment including musicians of all types.

If you like classical music then there’s plenty of that around as well as blues, jazz and Andalucia’s own Flamenco.

GOLFERS on the Costa del Sol are spoilt for choices with more than 60 courses running along the coast mainly between Fuengirola and Casares, although further afield there are championship courses at Valderrama near Sotogrande.

Axarquia has taken a little while to catch up and there are certainly two exceptional