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. [...]
If as a visitor to Spain, you are looking for something more than the heaving beaches of the Costa del Sol and a deep suntan, use this guide to discover where to look for those charming small towns off the beaten track, with unique sights and features. Relax and wind down, cradled by the warmth [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Benalmádena lies near the Malaga on the Costa del Sol shoreline south of Spain. It is bordered by two municipalities- the Torremolinos on the east and Fuengirola on the west. On its north are the Alhaurin de la Torre and the Mijas Pueblo, whilst the south of Benalmádena is greeted by the Mediterranean Sea. The [...]
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 [...]
Fuengirola’s biggest attraction is without doubt the 5-mile stretch of beach which runs from the district of Carvajal to the dominant landmark of Sohail Castle. Alongside the beach is a wide and pleasant promenade. This resort on the Costa del Sol is popular with families with several attractions geared towards children, most notably the zoo [...]
Costa del Sol has enjoyed undying popularity amongst tourists for many, many decades due to its almost eternal sunshine. Situated along the Mediterranean coastline it is made up of picturesque fishing villages, it is no wonder this destination enjoys such popularity. As with most Spanish destinations Cost del Sol also offers a mix of both [...]