IT’S hard to believe there are some places in Spain that Laura Hamilton hadn’t heard of before her presenting gig.
The star of A Place in the Sun has been finding holiday homes for Brits abroad for 10 years now, but admits there are still new discoveries to be made through her travels.
Frigiliana is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain[/caption]
The whitewash village was unknown to Laura until the Channel 4 series[/caption]
Laura told us: “There were parts of Spain that I’d not heard of, or known about before A Place in the Sun, like Frigiliana.
“It’s a beautiful whitewash village in Spain – I didn’t know how beautiful it was.”
With Laura giving us a recommendation, we had a deep dive into Frigiliana.
It turns out Laura isn’t the only one who loves it with another visitor calling the town “a little piece of paradise on the Costa del Sol“.
Frigiliana often appears in the list of Spain’s most beautiful towns and it’s not hard to see why.
It has whitewash buildings, bright blue accents, terracotta tiled rooftops and mosaic streets.
The pathways are lined with colourful plant pots full of greenery with blooming flowers like the classic Mediterranean pink bougainvillea.
The town was built on top of a hill and so it offers incredible views of the Costa del Sol and Mediterranean Sea – but that does mean it’s hilly whichever way you go.
The quaint town is found in the old quarter and is made up of steep winding streets full of shops and tapas bars.
Most of the cafes, bars and restaurants are family run. Just like Caravansar’s Coffee which has been described as a “gorgeous tiny place” that offers breakfast, brunch and snacks.
The whole town was built on a hilltop and has very steep and winding cobbled paths[/caption]
Another TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: “The food is made with love, such a homely atmosphere.”
For any sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate shop in the town that also sells bespoke chocolate, ice cream, coffee and tea.
Frigiliana Chocolates Artesanos has received rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with one person writing that they “hadn’t tasted anything like it”.
The shop allows you to taste before you buy and has interesting flavours like banana and cinnamon.
In the town, you’ll find the Church of San Antonio, which has an intricate baroque altar and beautiful artwork hidden inside.
It’s quite the climb around Frigiliana, but if you haven’t had enough then take a hike, there’s a popular trail Rio Higuerón, which leads to a waterfall.
If you want a dip in the ocean, then take a day trip down to Nerja, the seaside town is a 13-minute drive away, and only costs €1.20 (£1) on the bus from Frigiliana.
It’s a very different vibe to the quiet town of Frigiliana though.
Nerja is buzzing with tourists with lots of shops selling hats, postcards and blow-up inflatables.
Visitors have called Frigiliana “a little piece of paradise on the Costa del Sol”[/caption]
Laura is also very fond of Pollenca where she’s bought her first renovation project abroad[/caption]
Another place Laura hadn’t discovered before joining A Place in the Sun was Pollenca in Majorca – which has since turned out to be a big place in her life.
Laura loved Pollença so much that last year, she bought a house there and encourages everyone to visit.
She said: “I didn’t really know much about Pollença. And I definitely say that through doing the show, it’s somewhere I discovered and obviously absolutely love. You should go there!”
Last year, Laura bought her first renovation project abroad that will eventually turn into a new holiday home.
On her social media account Laura confessed the project was ‘bigger than she remembered’ when she bought the property – but works are officially underway.
Laura is also embarking on another new project. She’s collating all of her travel stories and tips on her podcast, ‘Mile Fly Club’, which is about to return for a second series.
Interviewing celebrity guests like Bradley Walsh, Andrea McLean and Jeff Brazier, Laura will talk about their lives through travel, from their favourite destinations all the way to conspiracy theories.
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The family holiday on a budget that Laura loves
Laura took her two children on a Eurocamp holiday when they were younger and can’t recommend them enough
Eurocamp holidays offer budget-friendly holidays in sunny European destinations like France, Spain, Croatia, and Italy.
Laura told Sun Travel: “If you’ve got kids, then the Eurocamps in France are great. You can stay in a lodge and the kids’ activities are second to none.”
Laura personally enjoys staying in the lodges, which provide comfort and convenience during her holidays.
Her favourite Eurocamp site is the Pomport Beach campsite in Dordogne. She added: “The kids love getting to do a bit of wild swimming in the lakes and horse riding. It’s a fun holiday for them.”
Laura still finds hidden gems during the Channel 4 series[/caption]
