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Costa Del Sol

Holidays to Costa Del Sol, Spain

Costa Del Sol is home to many of Spain’s popular resorts, including Benalmadena, Marbella and Nerja. This idyllic holiday destination offers an impressive coastline, stretching over 150 km, which marries well with its English translation as ‘The Sunshine Coast’.

Nerja’s calming Burriana city beach is the perfect spot for those seeking a peaceful location to laze in the sun all day, alongside a night filled with tasty food and a lively atmosphere. Yet, the year-long-sunshine and sandy beaches are just two of the many treasures of Costa Del Sol holidays. In fact, adventure seekers flock here for the sublime golfing resorts. Historians head to Marbella’s majestic marinas and cram their days with exciting culture trips to learn about Picasso, or hop on a boat trip over to Morocco.

LANGUAGE Spanish

CURRENCY Euro

TIME DIFFERENCE GMT +1

FLIGHT TIME 3-3.5 hrs

COST OF A BEER €1 a bottle

3 COURSE MEAL About €12

Majestic marinas
Stroll along one of the many magnificent marinas in Costa del Sol, whether you’re heading to Nerja, Malaga or Marbella. Puerto Banus is world-famous for its wealthy surroundings, charming nightlife and neighbouring beach clubs. Rows of pure, white yachts float on top of the glittering blue waters and at night, the marina is lit to perfection, offering incredible reflections and silhouettes of the boats sitting above.
Beautiful wildlife
Grab your binoculars and experience some amazing up-close views of Costa del Sol’s amazing local animals. Ride past wild mountain goats roaming and watch gentle deer galloping across the hilltops, on an incredible off-road buggy experience, with a 45-minute guided tour to help learn more about these beautiful creatures and the spectacular surrounding scenery.
Costa del golf
If you’re an avid golfer, a holiday to Costa del Sol will not disappoint, thanks to the wide range of majestic golf courses to reside in. Golf resorts located on this beautiful island offer long stretches of forest green land to put on; accompanied with unforgettable scenery of the mountains that surround resorts, while you play a friendly game.

Activities

As well as exciting watersport adventures, amazing amusement parks and crocodile adventures, Costa del Sol offers incredible day trips. Majestic morocco is only a 45-minute ferry ride away. Alternatively, if a cultural adventure is high on your agenda, explore medieval architecture on a trip out to Granada, with its impressive 11-century baths and Royal Chapel of Granada.

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Aqualand Torremolinos

Aqualand Torremolinos is the largest water park in the Costa del Sol and has 19 water slides for adults, and 15 children’s slides.

Bioparc Fuengirola

Bioparc Fuengirola is a zoo that prides itself on being very animal-friendly. The animals live in areas reflecting their natural habitat.

Beaches

With 320 days of glorious sunshine and unspoiled beaches, Costa del Sol is the holiday for serious sunbathers and holidaymakers looking for a relaxing retreat, with added local charm. Benalmadena Marina Beach is just one of few beautiful beaches located here that has been awarded a European Blue Flag – given to specially selected beaches that showcase clean, safe conditions all year round.

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Arroyo Hondo beach

Arroyo Hondo Beach is in the town of Benalmadena, about 20km from Malaga and is named after the river of the same name, which flows through the town.

Benalmadena Marina Beach

Benalmadena Marina beach situated at the eastern end of the marina, towards Torremolinos has continually been awarded the European Blue Flag.

Food and Drink

Enjoy fine dining, fresh seafood dishes and soak up the sun while you eat, at one of many beautiful beachfront bars, located in charming Costa del Sol. For a sophisticated night out, pull up a chair at Astral Cocktail bar, where you can sip freshly made cocktails as you listen to live bands composing compelling tracks.

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Astral Cocktail bar

The Astral Cocktail Bar is next to the marina entrance in Playa Puerto Banus. It is a unique, open-air bar, built to imitate a pirate ship.

Beachfront bars

In the Costa del Sol there are many beachfront bars at all the resorts, most offering good food and drinks at reasonable prices.

Sights

Whether you’re interested in exploring ancient castles, roman theatres, fashion museums, wildlife adventures or seek to uncover the true history of Picasso at his Birthplace Museum Entrance, there is something for everyone in Costa del Sol. Tick a trip to King’s Walkway Tour off your bucket list, where you can explore the true beauty of Costa del Sol’s turquoise waters on a scenic hike.

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