For the past three years, I’d been watching everyone else travel and enjoy beach holidays while I sat at home. Well, this year I decided to change that. I booked a seven day trip to Fuengirola, Spain.
I stayed at the Globales Gardenia, a three star hotel almost directly on the beach- perfect for me. But, the holiday didn’t exactly get off to the best of starts. When I arrived, I was told the room I booked had been taken and we couldn’t be offered another room with a balcony (that ruined all the typical “going out” pictures that every girl must post on Instagram). We also had to wait for a new room for over an hour in our travelling clothes, in 30 degree heat watching everyone else sunbathing and swimming. I won’t lie, I was furious. However, it worked out pretty well because we were offered an upgrade from half board to all inclusive as a sort of apology. Free food and drinks? I’m in!
So, the first few days involved a lot of cocktails, sunbathing, swimming and eating. But, that’s really not the kind of traveller I am. I love to get out and discover new things, so I decided to book some excursions. I decided on a day trip to Gibraltar (if you haven’t read my blog post on that- check it out here) and a day trip to Caminito Del Rey.
I travelled to Caminito Del Rey on the final day of my holiday, the day after my Gibraltar (probably not the best idea because I was exhausted when travelling home). It’s a walkway along a bridge which is built high up, on the edge of a gorge with a lake beneath. A great hiking visit for those who aren’t scared of heights. I’m not, but I have to say, I did get nervous at times when I was walking up steps very close to the edge and across the bridge when it got particularly windy. I was too scared to get my phone out incase it fell through the gaps and I still felt risky using my Nikon camera because I’m just so clumsy.
Of course you had to wear a helmet which added a bit of security but I can’t say it did anything for my ‘look’ and in 33 degree heat, I ended up with tremendous “helmet hair” after the 2 hour hike. It was a laughable sight.
Anyway, I’ll stop moaning. Honestly, I would describe this place as the most prepossessing hidden treasure I have ever witnessed. The scenes were so picturesque, at times I was looking at the lake and I thought it didn’t look real. It looked as if a painting was just hanging there because there was no imperfections. I stopped caring about the sweat dripping from me and how high up I was because this place was just so beautiful. I was constantly stopping to take more pictures.
I really never wanted to leave.
caityloux 2nd August 2017
I haven’t been on holiday in 7 years and this post really badly makes me want to go! Sounds like you had an amazing time, the pictures are stunning!
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fayejessica 2nd August 2017
Really? Well I would totally recommend you go to Spain, it was incredible. I hope you manage to get a break away soon. In the meantime, keep writing. Your blog is lush. Thank you so much!
caraemily1 2nd August 2017
So glad you enjoyed it x. Sounds like you had a great time.
fayejessica 2nd August 2017
Thank you! It was truly amazing x
emzynelson 3rd August 2017
Awesome photos! I love Spain. One of the most beautiful places i’ve ever been x
fayejessica 3rd August 2017
Thank you. It’s lush isn’t it! x
emzynelson 3rd August 2017
Absolutley x
altspeaking 4th August 2017
Your pictures are so beautiful! It makes me really want to go!!!
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fayejessica 4th August 2017
Thank you so much! You really should, I want to go again already haha!
Sophie 4th August 2017
You look lovely and your pictures are so good! Just come back from a holiday and went through Spain – bring back memories! Love it x
fayejessica 4th August 2017
Aw thank you!!! It’s really lovely isn’t it?x
Jennifer (@jenngrieve_) 4th August 2017
looks amazing – makes me want to go on holiday soooo badly! really want to get away from the rubbish English weather atm haha!
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fayejessica 4th August 2017
haha that’s partly why I went! It was great to get away from it for a while xx
jennyinneverland 12th August 2017
This looks stunning! What a beautiful view. Such a shame your holiday got off to a bit of a rocky start but it turned out lovely in the end!
fayejessica 12th August 2017 — Post author
It was honestly such a beautiful place! Ah thank you โบ๏ธ
Everydaylifegirl 28th August 2017
Oh I can relate where you mention watching others travel while I’m the one left at home ๐ These pictures are really great! I would have been really glad to get the free food and drinks to be honest ๐
fayejessica 28th August 2017 — Post author
Thank you! Haha yes free food is always good
Corinne and Kirsty 16th January 2018
The only piece of spain i have seen is gran canaria. Sounds like you had such an amazing trip ! the pictures are beautiful! xx corinne
fayejessica 16th January 2018 — Post author
Ah itโs lovely there too! Thank you, it was truly amazing xx