The Costa del Sol, the 'Sun Coast', stretches around 100 miles of southern Spain. Holidays along the Costa del Sol feature beautiful golden sandy beaches and round-the-clock entertainment. The Costa del Sol appeals to families, couples and young party-goers alike for its wide choice of accommodation, from high rise apartment blocks and whitewashed villas to large modern hotels. The Costa del Sol also offers a wealth of activities to suit all tastes and ages, from theme parks and water sports to world-class golf courses.
Malaga
from Birmingham, 19/04/2010, 3 Star, 4 nights
£139 p/p
Some of the most popular resort towns on the Costa del Sol include:
Torremolinos, with its five-mile stretch of sand;
Fuengirola, with its long beach and pretty palm-fringed promenade;
Marbella, and the 17-mile beach and picturesque old streets; Nerja's charming old town and spectacular caves; world famous
Puerto Banus, with its glamorous marina and designer fashions. The resort of
Benalmadena is very popular with its new marina and blue flag beaches. Malaga, the capital of the region is also worth a visit with its attractive old quarter and thriving nightlife.
Holidays on the Costa del Sol are particularly popular with sun worshipers and golf enthusiasts, especially the area known as Golf Valley, situated inland from chic Puerto Banus, which is known for its exclusive courses. Nightlife on the Costa del Sol is varied and features everything from traditional Spanish tapas, flamenco shows and bull fighting to cocktails, big-name DJs and dancing till dawn. Settlements in the Costa del Sol date back to the Bronze Age, spanning the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors. Visitors can explore the traditional white villages of Andalusia with their narrow, medieval streets, castles and archaeological treasures.
