I remember when I was there a lot of down and outs (I have changed the description to mollify the sensitivity of the Mods) used to follow you into bars etc. trying to sell dodgy watches and CD's so nothing much has changed there then. I did enjoy Fuengirola but don't think I will be rushing back there after your experiences. Having been brought up in Glasgow I am fairly used to beggars (usually winos) trying to sponge off you in the street. Being polite never worked and it was only when you told them to **** Off! that they seemed to understand. Mind you the ones on the way to Buchanan Street Bus station were sometimes a bit scary - gorillas with scarred faces. I sometimes relented and gave them change. Cowardice I suppose.