The Costa del Sol is a famous tourist destination because it has a coastline that is blessed with many stretches of good quality beaches coupled with a fantastic all-year-round weather and climate.
Because of this many huge tourist resorts have been built up as well as many world-class marinas and golf courses making this one of Europe’s premier choices for a holiday destination. Water sports such as scuba-diving, wind-surfing and snorkelling are especially popular.
Please enjoy our guide to resorts on the Costa del Sol as well as many attractions in the province of Andalucia, inland you will find some quaint white-washed villages a world away from the busy coastline.
Are you thinking of moving to the Costa del Sol?
Not everyone settles on the Costa del Sol so we recommend to live in Spain for 6 months to try it first, you can rent an apartment for this length of time so it is perfect to get the feel of what life would be like here outside of the usual holiday experience.
If you are thinking of coming to the Costa del Sol on holiday then you may be asking is the Costa del Sol worth visiting?
If you are into your beaches then the answer is definitely, even if it doesn’t have the very best beaches in Spain. It is very busy and lively with a host of different tourist attractions. The climate is also superb, even in winter so it makes for a better winter rental than say the Costa Blanca which is much colder – click here for our guide to the best things to do on the Costa Blanca.
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Where is the Costa del Sol?
The Costa del Sol used to refer to the entire stretch of coastline from Almeria all the way down to Gibraltar but today the term is more strictly applied purely to the coastal strip within the Malaga province.
This 80 mile stretch of coastline contains a variety of beach resorts from up-market Marbella, Puerto Banus and Sotogrande to family-friendly package holiday resorts of Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos with their abundant facilities, things to do and nightlife. Then there are other medium sized resorts which cater to the middle-ground such as Mijas and Estepona.
The other side of the Costa del Sol are the quieter fishing villages and mountain villages with their white-washed houses such as Frigiliana, Mijas Pueblo and Benahavís.
For history and culture there is plenty to do and see. For example there is the big city of Malaga with the Picasso Museum. There are the historic towns of Ronda and Coin.
The Costa del Sol is part of the region known as Andalucia, it is famous for its love of Flamenco music and dancing and bull-fights which are mostly held from October to May.
You would assume the Costa del Sol being at the very south of Spain would be dry and barren with little greenery or scenery – nothing could be further from the truth, because from the coast you can see the green mountain ranges in the background.
This whole area is dotted with pretty white-washed villages clinging to the rock. It is a great area for walking and hiking with many different types of flora and fauna. At Sierra Nevada in Granada you can even ski at one of Spain’s top ski resorts.
Nature lovers should also head down to the area around Gibraltar where many companies offer boat trips for dolphin, scuba diving, turtle and whale spotting.
The only negative we can hold against the Costa del Sol are the beaches, many o