Myths and Legends of the Costa del Sol
Beyond the beach bars and golf courses lies a coastline forged in blood and piracy.
The Spanish Costas - from the glitz of Marbella to the hidden coves of Murcia - are world-renowned as Europe’s ultimate sun-drenched holiday playground. But step away from the luxury resorts, and you will step onto a coastline steeped in dark, terrifying history. For centuries, this was the ultimate violent frontier. It was a land constantly terrorized by Barbary pirates, ruled by ruthless Moorish warlords, and haunted by the victims of the Spanish Inquisition.
In Myths and Legends of the Costa del Sol, you will journey past the tourist excursions and into the pitch-black caves, ruined mountaintop castles, and haunted cathedrals of southern Spain. Running geographically from the rugged mountains of Estepona, through the vibrant cities of Málaga and Almería, and culminating in the haunted ruins of Murcia, this captivating collection pulls back the veil on the epic mythology and terrifying folklore that the holiday brochures leave out.
Perfect for expats, holidaymakers, and fans of dark Mediterranean folklore, this book takes you on a ruin-by-ruin tour through a holiday paradise where the ancient gods, Moorish princes, and pirate ghosts never truly left.
Watch the sea from the watchtowers. The pirates are still out there.
