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The Worlds Cultural Center
Our fast-paced modern lifestyle rarely allows us to take a break, catch our breath, and just look around. Frequently, we find ourselves rushing forward, until even those brief breaks known as 'vacations' are just long enough to begin to relax, before we are immediately pushed back into the constant bustle of work.
Our fast-paced modern lifestyle rarely allows us to take a break, catch our breath, and just look around. Frequently, we find ourselves rushing forward, until even those brief breaks known as ‘vacations’ are just long enough to begin to relax, before we are immediately pushed back into the constant bustle of work.
If you’ve been working your entire adult life, then I’m sure you can imagine retirement coming as something of a shock. Suddenly, you don’t have deadlines, or schedules, or appointments… just lots and lots of free time. Of course, in the beginning you’ll probably spend a few months just relaxing, but that can get very boring, surprisingly quickly. Then you’ll probably start taking up hobbies, doing everything you always meant to do, you know. Play the lute. Write a book. Whatever you’ve never had the time for before now.
But in the end, it’s just make-work. You are filling your days with effort, out of the habits forged from a life time of struggle. The best thing to do, is to move. Leave the city, the country, you have always known and travel somewhere a little different. Somewhere filled with beauty, both natural and man made. Somewhere you can relax in peace, a gentle evening after a long days work.
The place for this, is Costa del Sol. The south coast of Spain has, in recent years, rather usurped Paris’ former position as the leader of culture and art in Europe. The root of this rise to fame, is the great city of Malaga. Backed by more than 3000 years of history, Malaga is filled with icons of cultural significance, such as the ancient Moorish fort of Alcazabar.
Of course, you may not have an interest in historical splendor. In that case, don’t worry, for there is plenty of modern delights to attract and engage you. For instance, take a look at the museum of Picasso. Now, you may not have an interest in Picasso per se, but you cannot deny his impact on modern art. And the museum of Picasso in Malaga is one of the greatest such museums in Europe. Besides this, you have a plethora of theatres to visit, and a wide selection of other entertainments such as classy restaurants, to choose from. And then, if you ever wish to escape this very modern world, you have only to glance outside the city. The scenery is incredible.
Towering hills cast a shadow of stunning beauty over the land, their snow capped peaks standing is sharp contrast to the crystal clear ocean, while across a narrow stretch of sea lies the continent of Africa. Tantalizingly close, and yet just too far to reach, it’s presence can still be felt. Of course, if you prefer more man made scenery, then drift out of town and take a look at the bright white “sugar cube” villages, always a nice sight.
If you ever become bored with these displays, then there are plenty of activities you can pursue. The Costa del Sol is host to more then 50 high class golfing ranges, guaranteed to have excellent weather the whole year round. This may sound unreasonable, but the Costa del Sol has excellent weather, and if it is overcast in one area you can always visit one of the other ranges. Always assuming, of course, you haven’t found something else to do that day!
Even if you are not looking to retire right now, but just want a break from the routine, I can definitely recommend the Costa del Sol as an exceptional place to visit. So head on down, and the see newest cultural center of the world!