HIDDEN GEM

FRIGILIANA is no stranger to the global travel spotlight, but the town has once more made the coveted ‘Travel’ section of the international magazine, the National Geographic.

In a recent feature for the travel magazine, published on Friday, June 23, the town was described as Malaga’s “best kept secret”. With a Moorish ­ inspired historic centre which repeatedly captivates the hearts of many travellers, it’s no wonder that Frigiliana continues to attract praise from prestigious publications like the National Geographic

The magazine highlights the town’s San Antonio church, with a bell tower that was previously a minaret in another nod to its historic Moorish civilisation.

National Geographic's fascination with Frigiliana extends beyond its historical sites, with the magazine also identifying its cuisine as unique, including dishes like ‘el choto’.

The town has already been recognised by the magazine several times this year, including earning a welldeserved place among its list of

AS of Saturday, July 1, a new parking system came into force in Almuñecar and La Herradura. New regulations have been introduced along the towns’ coastal promenades with the aim of improving parking infrastructure.

The Blue Zone system aims to improve signage and upgraded parking payment machines. Payments can now be made through the ‘parkinglibre’ app or by using a bank card.

The Blue Zone will remain active throughout the busiest period for the tourism industry, until Thursday, August 31.

The system also restricts parking to three hours per day between 11am and