I’m back home from a wonderfully perfect nine day holiday with Ian in Calpe, Spain, but I still have more to write about the short holiday I had in Nerja with Poppy and Harry.
El Balcón de Europa is a large round balcony on a cliff in Nerja which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It has spectacular panoramic views of the Sierra Almijara mountains, the coast and stunning beaches, sandy coves and rocky outcrops. Until lunchtime, it’s really rather quite as these photographs will attest, however, it gets busier throughout the day. By evening it’s alive with throngs of people; natives and tourists alike. It has the most wonderful atmosphere: vibrant yet genteel. It feels safe, content and vital. Poppy and I headed there after breakfast to take these photographs. El Balcón de Europa is literally a five-second walk away from the hotel in which we stayed.
This beautiful embroidered beach dress is the Agadir, by sustainable brand Aspiga. It’s green in both colour and ethos. Ethical trading underpins everything this brand does and I’m amassing a rather lovely collection of their holiday wear and sandals.
Green and gold work together beautifully, so my gold starfish sandals also by Aspiga are perfect. They’re leather and the beads are glass, (not plastic, to reduce the impact on the environment), and are part of the Aspiga sustainable fashion collection. This collection supports local artisans which keeps their craft alive and helps maintain their livelihood.
The Perfect Pair
What is the perfect eyewear to go with this beautiful green embroidered dress? Well there’s a lot of detail on the top of this dress courtesy of the embroidery and the tassels, but despite that, it’s a casual dress, so the glasses need to be quite simple in shape. These sleek green cat eye sunnies fit the bill. Large enough not to be overwhelmed by the dress, but simple enough not to make it too “busy.”
Win Your Own Green Embroidered Aspiga Beach Dress…
You can win a dress of your own, by entering this giveaway which runs for this weekend only! Please fill in the details on the rafflecopter App below. And if you already follow Aspiga and me, please still enter, simply add your social media handles. Good luck!
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13 comments
Gorgeous colour. I’m off on a three week cruise soon to the Med and the Arabian Sea so this would be perfect.
Oh that sounds amazing Christine. This would be perfect- good luck and thank you for entering! xxx
Love the unusual colour and design, it really suits you. Perfect for my holiday next month
Thank you so much. yes, I love the colour too. I don’t often wear green and it’s lovely xxx Thank you for entering and good luck! xxx
Lovely Dress. Would be perfect for holiday to Greece this summer.
Oh it really would be perfect yes. Aspiga have so many gorgeous styles xxx
Aspiga do THE most gorgeous ethical beachwear. This looks so comfy and easy to slip on. Beautiful colour too
They do Lyn. So beautifully made, stylish and so easy to wear xxx
This spot has to be THE perfect stage to showcase your beautiful beachy outfit! I’m so pleased and surprised actually, it was deserted.
Such a brilliant holiday and you look so young and fresh Liz, Nerja really is your special place.
It is my special place MT. I don’t think I could ever tire of it. And yes, it’s always so quiet there until around lunchtime xxxx
OOOH it’s GORGEOUS! And it’s in my favourite colour…. must enter the competition lol!
Your photos are beautiful, Lizzy. What a fabulous location. And the sandals are super cute. I’m off to have a look at their site now 😀
Hugs
Suzy xxx
Thank you Suzy. it’d be perfect for the Algarve! xxx
Those sandals are so beachy and cute! They just had that little extra to the dress which is such a lovely color by the way!
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