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Along the same lines, and allowing ourselves to be
swept away by the wildest beauty of nature, it is worth
mentioning the Estepona Orchid Garden, the largest
in Spain. There are more than 15,000 cubic metres with
some 1,500 species, represented by more than 4,000
specimens that grow in a total of up to five different
microclimates. The species have been selected for
their beauty and originality, so that at any time of the
year you can enjoy hundreds of blooms, which means
that whenever you visit, no matter how many times, you
will find novelties and variations. A luxury for our
senses.
Marbella, as the cultural nerve centre of the Costa del
Sol together with Malaga, is not particularly noted for its
wide range of museums. However, we must underline
the brilliant role played by the Museo del Grabado
Español Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary
Spanish Engraving).
Since its opening in 1992, the Museo del Grabado has
been a centre for reflection and action on art in capital
letters, as well as a reference point for contemporary
engraving, especially the world of original graphic art,
making it palpable to the public through the continuous
organisation of exhibitions, national engraving prizes,
engraving workshops, conferences, congresses, a
specialised library, etc.
To house this museum, the Marbella Town Hall fitted out
the old Bazán Hospital, a monumental building in itself,
as it is a representative example of 16th century
Renaissance civil architecture, located in the Old Town
of Marbella and declared an Asset of Cultural Interest
with the category of Monument.
In Malaga and the Costa del Sol, culture and art are a
key part of everything the southern area of Andalusia
has to offer its residents and visitors. Proof of this, and a
fundamental part of the identity of the culture, is
flamenco. There are a multitude of tablaos and shows
scattered all along the coast that make you feel the
depth of flamenco singing. Something similar to what is
experienced during Holy Week, where fervour and
admiration merge with art and passion. A full stop that
gives way to a summer open to all audiences.
Estepona Orchid Garden
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