With some superb beaches, first-class golf courses, beautiful marinas and superb climate, the Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. This 80-mile stretch of coastline contains a variety of resorts, including up market Marbella and Puerto Banus, family-friendly Fuengirola and Benalmadena, and lively Torremolinos.
The Costa del Sol used to refer [...]

Mijas is the Costa del Sol’s largest municipality consisting of three main parts; Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa and Las Lagunas. Mijas Pueblo is situated around 4 miles (6km) inland and about 430 metres above sea level. Popular with day trippers and coach parties, this attractive whitewashed village offers some fantastic views of the coast. Donkey [...]

Marbella is a playground for the rich and famous although in recent years, more affordable holidays have become available. This area attracts visitors from the UK and Ireland but also Northern Europe. This is typified west of the town at Puerto Banus, this area attracts visitors from the UK and Ireland but also Northern Europe. [...]

The beautiful town of Malaga is a great place to start. Flying in to Malaga places you at the heart of the Costa del Sol giving you easy access to all the neighbouring resorts that can be reached within an hour. The birthplace of Picasso has a lot to offer, why not visit the rustic [...]

Valderrama Golf Club
Lets start with probably the best: renowned as being one of the best fairway courses in Europe, Valderrama’s course was created to test the skill and shooting style of the keen golfer! Designed in 1974, the course is located about 1.5 hours from Malaga. The course played host to the Ryder Cup [...]

Costa del Sol has made Spain a popular holiday destination simply by offering lovely sunny coastal weather all year round. Each year this destination attracts hoards of tourists, especially those interested in water sports. But most just head down to Costa del Sol beaches just to enjoy the endless miles of fantastic golden beaches and [...]

Costa del Sol-Choosing east or west of Malaga
Most of us know the western part of Costa del Sol with great flamenco dance shows, concerts with international performers, horse racing, casinos, Tivoli, night clubs, and of course natural parks and much more. However, also the eastern part of Costa del Sol has much to offer.
Fuengirola – [...]

I remember the first time I visited the Costa del Sol – it was on a college trip some 16 years ago. We stayed in Torremolinos and I have to say I wasn’t impressed, but after a work’s educational in May of this year I have totally changed my mind. The Andalucian tourist board that [...]

If you are trying to find a holiday location with sun, sea, and sand as well as hard core partying, then it is advisable to check out Fuengirola. This is a famous location that can be found on the Costa del Sol. In the following paragraphs we will be looking at why you should give [...]

Most visitors bypass Malaga in favour of the Costa del Sol resorts, but this surprising city boasts several notable tourist attractions including the recently opened Picasso Museum and Gibralfaro Castle. Malaga is also renowned for its traditional spanish tapas bars, many of which are located around calle Nueva in the old town. Specialties include fritura [...]