2023

30 Jan

It’s a mile or so from the apartment to get to the beach and plenty to remark at on the way.

Cristo de la Epidemia and a little further on a tiny chapel of less grand proportions

The first time the chapel has been open.

After passing Plaza de la Merced, we came to the Roman theatre

Nearby, below ground ,were the Roman remains of a salting fish workshop.

Where you put your sunglasses when taking a photo- taken by accident I hasten to add !

Poem ‘City of Paradise’, by Vicente Aleixandre, the first few lines translated are :”To my city of Malaga
My eyes always see you, city of my marine days.
Hanging from the imposing mount, hardly stopped in your vertical fall to the blue waves,
You seem to reign under the sky, over the waters,
intermediate in the air, as if a happy handI would have held you, a moment of glory…”

We were then stopped in our tracks as we came across this enormous tree trunk.

It is railed off for purposes of protection .

We then walked by a more recent Ampitheatre

We continued along the Paseo del Parque,a delightful stroll.

A refreshing water feature and then Brid spotted a tiny mosaic
of San Fiacre.

Saint Fiacre, was born in Ireland, in the early years of the 7th century, and is considered
the patron saint of gardeners, which is why we can find this mosaic in his memory in the Gardens of the Malaga Park, in the area that overlooks the beautiful Paseo de the priests and in front of the port gates.
The mosaic is attached to natural stones and surrounded by several of the oldest and most exotic species in the Park. No wonder Brid knew all about him.

We stopped for coffee at the Chiringuito Mami Beach

Overhead in the palm trees the constant chattering of Parakeets could not be mistaken for anything else and then for our entertainment as it were, a number of them joined some pigeons in an impromptu bird Bath, making use of a puddle created by the overnight rain.

Looking down the Malagueta and our finishing point is an edifice at the far end.

After passing a number of forgettable high rise developments we noticed this nicely festooned wall as buildings took on a more original character. There was then a stretch of rocks between the beaches but we were happy to continue along the promenade.

We were hoping for a lunch stop by now and we were pleased to find Chiringuito Merlo la Revuelo.

I had to try the sardines which were being bbqued on the beach nearby . I sampled an Espeto-

The classic espeto or sardine skewer is very simple and comes from a technique invented in the late nineteenth century in the neighborhood of El Palo in Malaga, a tradition that has hardly changed ever since.
It is made just with a few sardines that are grilled on a cane skewer over the heat of an open wood fire. Just like that.

Walking back through Pedragalejo I noticed this traditional fishing boat which looked as if it had been recently renovated

You can see the giant cranes over the port of Malaga and just make out some kite surfers.

I liked the position of this building constructed by the side of a river running under the road into the sea.

Walking in the breezy sunshine is a thirst making process and so we climbed the steps up to a bar – La Odisea – ( need I translate ? ) The house glass gives a clue.