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Costa del Sol

The Costa Del Sol welcomes more than two million people a year who arrive at Malaga international airport and head to one of the many resorts located along this stretch of coastline from Gibraltar in the west to Nerja in the east.

The most well known resorts lie west of Malaga beginning with Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Mijas Costa. Further along the coast lies Marbella with its famous marina at Puerto Banus, Estepona, Sotogrande and finally Gibraltar.

With the Costa del Sol weather giving average annual temperatures of 18ºC and over 300 days of sunshine per year it isn't difficult to understand why it is one of Europe's top holiday destinations.

There are around 70 Costa del Sol golf courses on the "Costa del Golf" which can be played all year round as well as a whole range of other activities available such as sailing, scuba diving, horse riding, dolphin safaris, etc. The list is endless.

Away from the coast there are numerous excursions into the real Spain with the cities of Ronda, Seville, Cordoba and Granada all accessible for day tours. For the more adventurous you can also take a 15km trip across the Straits of Gibraltar to visit Tangier in Morocco.

Below we've provided useful tourist information on Spain holidays including all the resorts along the Costa del Sol. You'll also find practical help on transport and accommodation issues, suggested activities and excursions which we hope will make your visit to Spain's Costa del Sol a memorable one. We also have links to many Costa del Sol hotels.

Costa del Sol Tourist Information > Contents

Costa del Sol Map
An interactive map showing the Costa del Sol from Estepona in the west to Nerja in the east.

Useful Links: Costa del Sol Weather

Costa del Sol Golf Courses
A guide to all of the golf courses on the Costa del Sol from Velez Malaga in the east to Sotogrande in the west.

Useful Links: Volvo Masters

Malaga
Malaga is the stepping stone to the Costa del Sol. Relatively few visitors visit the city as they rush from the airport to their holiday resort. In doing so they miss a gem of a city with a fascinating old quarter next to a Roman theatre and Moorish palace, a commercial centre with first class shopping and a vibrant social life.

Useful Links: Malaga Airport Transfers | Malaga Airport Car Rental | Malaga Hotels

Costa del Sol Excursions
There are lots of full day excursions from the resorts of the Costa del Sol. The most exciting ones include visits to Granada, Seville, Cordoba or Ronda. Also very popular are shopping trips to Gibraltar and a day excursion to Tangier in Morocco on which you travel across the Straits of Gibraltar by high speed catamaran to Africa.

Useful Links: Costa del Sol Markets | Costa del Sol Attractions (Waterparks etc) | Costa del Sol Dolphin & Whale Watching Safaris

Marbella
Famous as a playground of the rich and famous, Marbella is now accessible to many who swarm south to enjoy the Spanish sunshine and the world class golf courses of the Costa del Golf.

Mijas
Mijas Pueblo stands high up the mountain above the coastal resorts and is a popular ½ day excursion from the Costa del Sol whilst Mijas Costa is the resort on the coast below which attracts mass tourism to its many attractions.

Torremolinos
During the 1950s and 60s Torremolinos was converted from a quaint fishing village into the Costa del Sol's original tourist resort. Today it is a concrete jungle but with fine beaches and ample accommodation it has plenty to offer.

Useful Links: Torremolinos Hotels | Torremolinos Map | Torremolinos Villas | Torremolinos Apartments

Benalmadena
Lying a short distance south west of Malaga airport between the famous resorts of Torremolinos and Fuengirola, Benalmadena has plenty to offer the whole spectrum of visitor types.

Useful Links: Benalmadena Hotels | Benalmadena Map | Map of Benalmadena Pueblo | Benalmadena Villas | Benalmadena Apartments

Fuengirola
The third major high rise resort heading south from Malaga, Fuengirola is especially popular with British tourists of all ages especially families and middle aged groups.

Useful Links: Fuengirola Hotels | Fuengirola Map | Fuengirola Villas | Fuengirola Apartments

Estepona
Estepona is the most westerly resort of the Costa del Sol. It has avoided too many of the high rise blocks of many of the other resorts and is an ideal choice for those people looking for a quiet holiday.

Useful Links: Estepona Hotels | Estepona Map | Estepona Villas | Estepona Apartments

Nerja
Nerja is the most easterly resort of the Costa del Sol which still somehow maintains a reputation as a quaint village. This is no longer the case as the inevitable tourist developments have transformed the town into a thriving resort but without the high rise excesses of the western Costa del Sol.

Useful Links: Nerja Hotels | Nerja Weather | Nerja Villas | Nerja Apartments

Sotogrande
Sotogrande marina is the first port of call for yachts entering the Mediterranean. It is also home to two of Europe's finest golf courses including Valderrama which hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup.

Useful Links: Sotogrande Map

Dolphin & Whale Watching Safaris on Spain's Costa del Sol
There are regular dolphin and whale watching safaris out in the Straits of Gibraltar with departures from La Linea, Gibraltar and Tarifa. Sightings are guaranteed otherwise you get a free trip the following day. [See Pictures]

Baby Equipment Rental
To rent any baby equipment on the Costa del Sol you can phone Joanne Jones on +34 952 897 617 or +34 67 121 8992.

Useful Costa del Sol Websites

Costa del Sol
The official website of the Costa del Sol tourist board in English.

Picasso Museum Malaga
This museum in the artist's place of birth has firmly helped put the city of Malaga on the tourist map.

Costa del Sol Excursions
Many visitors to the Costa del Sol travel little further than the nearest beach yet there are some outstanding day excursions available by luxury motor coach. There are fixed pick up points for passengers in Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, and Fuengirola. Other stops are available on request. The most popular full day excursions are to Granada, Ronda, Seville, Cordoba, Gibraltar and even to Tangiers in Morocco.

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Malaga airport transfers
Have a driver waiting for you on arrival. Marbella costs from €30 per person. All group sizes and destinations are catered for.

Malaga Airport Car Rental
Book your car hire from Malaga airport before travelling to ensure the best rates possible.

Costa del Sol Villas
Fine selection of villas & apartments for rent all along the Costa del Sol.

Costa del Sol Excursions
The most popular full day excursions are to Granada, Ronda, Seville, Cordoba, Gibraltar and even to Tangiers in Morocco.

Learn Spanish on the Costa del Sol

Spanish courses with accommodation on the Costa del Sol. Intensive and superintensive courses, Spanish for business & courses for teachers. Receive a FREE brochure at home with complete information.

Costa del Sol Weather

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