Luz de-light as thoughts turn to Blaskets

AT this time of year, the vast white beaches along the Atlantic coast of southern Spain, the Costa de la Luz, are deserted, and the holiday apartments that front them, empty.

My brother’s apartment being one such, we took the opportunity of flights from Cork to Málaga for €90 return, and car rental for 18 days at €7 a day.

We realised that the sun wouldn’t be guaranteed in November, but it was worth the risk. Our only extra expense would be food but we also have to eat when we’re at home, and food would be cheaper in Spain.