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The Costa del Sol


The Costa del Sol, one of the most interesting tourist destinations in the world, both for its natural beauty and for its infrastructure, covers the whole of the Málaga coast. From Nerja to Manilva, this part of the Mediterranean coast harmonises the beauty of its beaches with the 0ruggedness of its mountains, which protect the coast and create a truly exceptional climate with 325 days of sun every year and the sea has an average temperature of 18°C, allowing the visitor to enjoy sun and beaches throughout the whole year.


From the large tourist areas to the small bays, the whole coast has transparent waters, beaches with blue flags, modern installations and services, excellent facilities for culture and leisure activities, offering top quality and prices for all pockets. Behind the coast, like protective watchtowers which overlook the Mediterranean, are the Sierra Bermeja, Serrania de Ronda, Sierra de Las Nieves, Sierra Blanca, Sierra Alpujarra, Sierra de Mijas, Montes de Málaga, Sierra de Tejada and Sierra Almijara mountains, all being important tourist attractions also in which rural tourism can be carried out, either trekking or simply participating in the simple and peaceful lives of the Andalusian towns and enjoying the sight of the local arquitecture.


The Tropical coast or coast of Granada meets the Costa del Sol to the East and the Costa de la Luz in Cádiz to the West, being the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Through the different routes such as tho0se of the Axarquia, the White Villages, the Pasa Route, the Sun and Wine Route and the visits to outstanding  places such as those found in the Ronda Mountains and other characteristic places such Antequera or the Mijas Mountains, tourists that prefer inland tourism can also find an authentic paradise to retrace the steps of the ancient cultures, which were clearly influenced by the Phoenicians, the Greeks and the Carthaginians, on the Costa del Sol.

Due to its important infrastructure for tourists, the diversity of its attractions and the mildness of its climate, the Costa del Sol is the most appropriate place to find what you are looking for and at the same time will prove that the reality overcomes all expectations.


BEACHES


The most all–round tourist destination in Europe, the Costa del Sol, has 24 magnificently well-kept beaches and is blessed with a climate that allows one to bath in the sea almost all year round. The average temperature of the water is 18°C ( 20.9°C in July and 24.2°C in August). There are beaches from Nerja to Manilva with clear water and clean sand, modern beach-bars, good sanitary facilities, showers, sports facilities, beach beds, first-aid posts, beach patrols… and the Blue Flags of Europe.


SCENERY


The Costa del Sol is not just a never-ending succession of beaches, for nature has endowed this area with beautiful scenery inland that never fails to impress. There are mountains – the Montes de Málaga, the Serranía de Ronda range, the Sierra Blanca, the Sierra Bermeja and the Sierra de las Nieves – and richly forested nature parks all along the coast.

0The mountains serve as wonderful lookout points from which one can gaze out over the blue Mediterranean. The also protect the shore from storms, and their slopes are covered with the widest diversity imaginable of native Andalusian flora. Here you can get back in touch with nature, enjoy the healthy outdoors, experience the hospitality of the White Villages and simply lean back and enjoy the spectacular scenery. All these things have given rise to alternative kinds of tourism, the so-called rural tourism with enjoyable rambles in the country where the air is clean, fresh and invigorating.

 

COSTA DEL SOL HOLIDAY RESORTS

 

The Costa del Sol is now a much visited part of Spain, easily accessible from Malaga airport, with a large English community of owners. Many private owners of villas and apartments offer their properties for short term holiday rentals throughout the year. The villas and apartments are normally of a very high quality and often luxuriously furnished and more often than not found in prime locations near the beach or on golf courses and very near all amenities and entertainment. You will also find country villas or cottages to rent in idyllic surroundings away from the coast scattered around the white villages of Andalucia

 

The Costa del Sol runs from Nerja to Manilva. This part of the Mediterranean coast harmonises the beauty of its beaches with the ruggedness of its mountains, which protect the coast. This creates a truly exceptional climate with 325 days of sun every year and the sea has an average temperature of 18°C, allowing the visitor to enjoy sun and beaches throughout the whole year.

 

Below is a brief description of the most popular holiday destinations on the Costa del Sol from Nerja on the East Costa del Sol moving west passed Malaga through Torromolinos, Benalmadena, and Fuengirola to Mijas Costa, and on to the world famous Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona.

 

NERJA HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

Nerja, situated approximately 50 km east of Malaga, is a town that has retained much of its original character. It is open all year round and there are no large hotel complexes or abundance of clubs and discos. In its sheltered location with lovely sandy beaches it enjoys a dry sunny climate all year with very mild winters when it is often warm enough to sunbathe. The town is lively and has a wealth of varied bars, restaurants and cafes to suite all tastes. In the heart of Nerja is the Balcon de Europa (Balcony of Europe) a magnificent promenade along the edge of a towering cliff, once the site of a Moorish castle. The area has many local attractions and a short distance away are Malaga, Granada, Ronda, and the Sierras for winter skiing. The nearby famous and spectacular Nerja caves are a "must visit". The surrounding countryside is staggering in its beauty: Nerja borders the National Park of the Sierra Almijara, a mountainous region with an abundance of wildlife, and ideal walking country.

 

BENALMADENA AND TORREMOLINOS HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

The busy Costa del sol coastal resorts of Benalmadena and Torremolinos are very popular with tourists for the lovely beaches, exquisite fish restaurants, tapas bars, shops and lively night life. They are about 15 mins drive from Malaga airport, and 10 mins from Fuengirola. Don’t miss a day out at the Aqua park, Sea world or Tivoli gardens. or a stroll around the world class Marina. Benalmadena Costa also has its own casino, night club where they have several international shows including a magic show . Other activities include a wide choice of golf courses, tennis clubs, swimming, walking, cycling, sailing and water skiing.

 

FUENGIROLA HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

Fuengirola is a lively coastal town on the Costa del sol, with miles of golden beaches with an extensive promenade of shops, restaurants, tapas bars, and beach ‘chiringuitos’ where you can enjoy delicious fresh fish with your feet in the sand. It is 15 mins drive from Malaga airport and 25 mins drive to Marbella. Local activities include a choice of superb golf courses, tennis, swimming, aqua park, zoo, English cinema, ten pin bowling, walking, horse riding, cycling water skiing and water sports.

 

MIJAS COSTA HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

Mijas Costa is the coastal region to the west of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Fuengirola is a lively coastal town with miles of golden beaches and an extensive promenade of shops, restaurants, tapas bars, and beach ‘chiringuitos’ where you can enjoy delicious fresh fish with your feet in the sand. It is 15 mins drive from Malaga airport and 25 mins drive to Marbella. Local activities include a choice of superb golf courses, tennis, swimming, aqua park, zoo, English cinema, ten pin bowling, walking, horse riding, cycling water skiing and water sports.

 

MARBELLA HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

For holiday villas and apartments of the highest quality try the world renowned resort of Marbella frequented by the rich and famous. It is on the Costa del Sol about 40 mins drive from Malaga airport and 30 mins from Gibraltar. Marbella offers a unique atmosphere, golden sandy beaches, all year round sunshine, world class shopping and an abundance of leisure activities. Enjoy a stroll around the tiny shops and quaint tapas bars of the ‘Old Town’. Wonder along the picturesque marina of the chic Puerto Banus among the multi-million dollar yachts. golfers are spoiled for choice with easy access to about 40 golf courses scattered throughout the region

 

ESTEPONA HOLIDAY RENTALS

 

Estepona is a very pleasant town on the Costa del Sol 16 miles west of Marbella, with a long seafront promenade, perfect for those sunset strolls or winter walks. It has a wide sandy beach and a fishing port where you can watch local fishermen unloading their catch from their colourful boats, but you will have to be up early for the fish auction! The pretty main square has numerous cafes and restaurants amid remnants of old castle walls and traditional whitewashed buildings with their balconies of scented flowers. There is a good mix of shops and the area is particularly popular with families and well heeled British retirees. For those seeking nightlife, the exclusive bars and clubs of Puerto Banus are 10 minutes by car.

 

Costa del Sol Villages

Cartama,  Casares,  Coín,  Competa,  Estepona,  Frigiliana,  Gaucin, Guaro,  La Vinuela,  Manilva,

Monda,  Rincon de la Victoria,  Ronda, Sierra de Yeguas, Tolox, Torrox, Velez-Malaga, Yunquera.