Costa Del Sol and Spain:
Spain's `sunshine coast' is one of Europe's favourite holiday destinations. With an average of 320 days of blue sky annually, it is perfect as a summer holiday or as a winter destination for golfers, walkers and those wishing to pursue out -door activities. Families are particularly well catered for, with myriad attractions, restaurants and of course miles of beaches. Children are not just tolerated but welcomed by the friendly Spanish people.
Despite the march of development, the area still has the ambiance of Andalucía, the most `Spanish' of all regions and you do not have to venture far from your holiday home to encounter local ferias, fiestas and romerias - the scent of Jasmine is in the air, inexpensive wine is flowing freely- come and enjoy!
Fuengirola:
Much loved Fuengirola is the most family orientated of all the Costa Del Sol resorts. Its main attraction is the big clean, safe sweep of beach with restaurants and bars catering for all budgets, from snacks to gourmet. The Moorish castle Castillo de Sohail rebuilt in the 18th Century dominates the western end of the town and makes a great back drop with gardens complete with Roman ruins running down to the beach. On the beach in this area there are large boat shaped firepits for making Barbecues which can be fun whilst watching the sun set.
In the old part of the town bars and restaurants are clustered around the Plaza de La Constitution which is lively in the evenings in the summer. Strolling along the promenade in the evening people love to watch the many sand artists, musicians and entertainers whilst the sun sets over the lovely bay with its mountains behind.
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Just a short journey away is the Internationally known as a 'jet set' play ground, Puerto Banus this is a sophisticated village -style port development with whitewashed condominiums clustered around the lovely marina, where you can admire the luxurious yachts of the rich and famous or 'people watch' in one of the many exclusive bars and restaurants that line the port. Or if your purse can stretch to it, shop until you drop in the many designer boutiques, that stay open until late in the evening.
Old Marbella is only 20-30 mins drive away with its pretty Plaza de los Naranjos, beautifully preserved white Moorish houses and geranium-filled balconies. There are many excellent restaurants set amongst the narrow winding streets and some fantastic shops although not priced for the faint hearted. If you have children there is a really great toy shop with unusual toys.
Also try Benalmadina port Award winning, see how the other half live with the boat park (car park for boats)
Ski:
Sierra Nevada is approximately 2 hours from Fuengirola and often has snow up to the first week in May. This mostly undiscovered ski resort is known for skiing in the morning and sunbathing on the beach in the afternoon. The prices are good and you can stay overnight locally for a reasonable price in a wide range of properties in and around the resort. The countryside is beautiful and worth a visit out of ski season as well.
Golf:
The Costa Del Sol is also know as 'Costa Del Golf' . If you stayed for a month you could play a different course every day and not travel more than 45 min to do it.There is a huge range of courses to suit all abilities and of course some fantastic club houses, many of whom feature regular dinner dances and special events.
Other Activities:
Relaxing
