Past event

February car run had a theme of “Castles, Knights and Fair Maidens” to mark this day. Leaving at 11am the crews departed in their classic cars to drive 135km passing nine of the 24 castles in the Malaga Province, some having been restored, some in ruins and even a folly. The first to be passed near Alhaurin el Grande roundabout was the folly La Mota Castle – a water tower built to feed a golf course still to be built. Then onto the Fahala Castle, Castillo de Cartama, Pizzarra  Castle, Alora Castle, Bobastro Castle and Castillo de Pena built by the Moors. Driving onto El burgo and the Castillo de Turon, then Casarbonela Castle. Group of 28 people had an excellent day driving through the Ardales countryside and some of our members even dress up for the occasion. The car run finish with a fabulous medieval style lunch at Casa Nelly Restaurant in the shadow of Alora Castle.  Prices have been given for the best costumes, red flowers and chocolates for all the ladies. Everybody had great day. If you would like to join us for great day out, email solclassic2004@mail.com  Thank you to Gwen Howe and Martin Hall for organizing this fabulous day.

SOL Classic Car Club – Start Of There 20th Anniversary year. We had excellent start to the new year, weather was on our side on the 10 of January – a rather fresh morning. We enjoyed a great figure of 8 route through the scenic coastal and mountains roads of Sierra de Mijas, east part of Villafranco del Guadalhorce and close to the 1074m high Castiillejos mountain.. The 120km drive left Calahonda at 11am passing Mijas Golf, Higueron, Mijas Peublo, Camino de Valtocado, then onto Alhaurin el Grande, Coin, Gauro, Monda, Entrerrios, through the ever developing La Cala Golf valley and up to La Mairena with its stunning views towards Gibraltar and Morocco, completing the drive along the A7 to Calahonda.  The most beautiful hills and sea views of this area. We had our breakfast start at “The Almond Plaice” in El Zoco Calahonda and the coffee stop was near the Rio Grande at the “Coin Carvery at The Pig” and a refreshing Cava/soft drink stop above Elviria. Arriving back in Calahonda we had wonderful 3 course lunch at La Plaza Beach Restaurant in Dona Lola complex, the first time the club has used this venue in a beautiful seafront setting with stunning coastal views. The club welcomed new members Teppo and Virpi who had driven there superb 38 year old Mercedes Benz 190E from Finland and they thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and event. We had some friends with us as well. All support welcome. Big thank you to Mike Glithero and Sue Gerrard for organizing the whole day and it was a pleasure to be part of it. Mike also organised the SOL CCC to have an article in Connection Magazine. Don’t forget to pick up  the next issue. If you are keen to enjoy a great day like this email solclassic2004@mail.com