Cristina Reina
Cristina Reina, Travel Expert and Writer
Cristina Reina is the Costa del Sol expert for My Little World of Travelling. She is a travel writer, content creator, translator and former language teacher.
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Since 2021, Cristina has written countless travel guides for My Little World of Travelling and other publications. Her main goal is to help other travellers experience the Costa del Sol like a local.
Cristina shares her insights as someone born and raised in the area, along with her tourism knowledge from her education and experiences. She maintains a constant interest in travel trends, areas of improvement and concerns in the travel industry, specifically in Southern Spain.
In addition to her passion for writing, she loves creating visual content and has worked with travel brands such as GetYourGuide, Omio, and Tinggly. In the last couple of years, she’s built a community for travellers who love the Costa del Sol and started her travel planning services, which give others the chance to talk to Cristina about their future trip and build a completely personalised itinerary.
Education
- Degree in Translation and Interpreting (English, Italian, Spanish) at Malaga University
- Master’s Degree in International Tourism and Hospitality at Leeds Beckett University
- PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages at Leeds Trinity University
Awards and publications
Latest from Cristina Reina
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26 Best Things to Do in Marbella By a Local
Marbella has a special place in my heart. It’s my happy place, and I’m always excited to share the city’s best things to do with others. As a local, I can assure you there’s more to Marbella than beaches and fancy resorts. If you like those, that’s fine, but if you’re after unique experiences, you can…
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Estival Torrequebrada Hotel Review: Is It Worth It?
Is Estival Torrequebrada a good hotel to stay at? Does it have a good location? Is it worth the money? If you’re looking to book this hotel and have these questions, I’ll get them answered for you in this review. I recently stayed at Estival Torrequebrada for two nights and visited the hotel quite a…
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13 Best Places to Eat in Marbella: A Local’s Review
Marbella’s food scene has become more and more popular, and it’s the main Costa del Sol destination for numerous Michelin-star restaurants. However, you don’t necessarily need to go to Michelin-star restaurants to enjoy good food in Marbella. Whether you’re looking for breakfast or brunch cafes, freshly squeezed juice to cool down on warm days, or…
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25+ Best Things to Do in Andalucia For Every Traveller
I’m very proud to call Andalucia home. Born and raised in Malaga, I’ve always been into exploring my hometown and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether this is your first or fifth time in Andalucia, you will soon realise there’s plenty to do and see. If you are a history seeker, you can immerse yourself…
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Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Seville
Is Seville gluten-free friendly? I thought I would never ask myself this, but after having to go on a low FODMAP diet, I had to research gluten- and lactose-free places to eat. The answer is yes. I was surprised by how many places offer gluten-free options or are completely gluten-free. This made my trip so…
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28+ Best Things to Do in Costa del Sol By A Local
There’s so much to do and explore in Costa del Sol. It’s well known for its sunny weather and beaches, but as a local, I want to show you that there’s plenty to do in Costa del Sol that doesn’t involve sunbathing or swimming. Some travellers make the mistake of staying in the resort and…
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How to Spend 4 Days in Marbella (Slow Travel Guide)
“Is four days enough to explore Marbella?” Yes, definitely. While you can visit Marbella’s main attractions even in a day, four days is the sweet spot to take in its atmosphere and explore beyond the city. Many travellers come to Marbella for the day, and some make the mistake of only visiting Puerto Banus, and…
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14 Best Day Trips from Benalmadena (With Insider Tips)
Benalmadena offers plenty to do. Still, it’s surrounded by beautiful whitewashed towns, other amazing cities, and countryside to explore if you have time. Mijas Pueblo, Marbella, Gibraltar and Granada are a few of the fantastic day trips you can do from Benalmadena. In this blog, I’ve compiled some of my favourite day trips from Benalmadena,…
