The Costa del Sol (“Coast of the Sun”) stretches along just over 150 kilometres of Málaga province and is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations. With an average of 320 days of blue sky annually, the area is the place to enjoy white daily cleaned beaches and all types of outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, jet-skiing, sailing, scuba diving, horse riding and lots, lots more.
The Costa del Sol has something for all visitors no matter what your age or taste. A beautiful climate, good beaches with safe swimming, restaurants, bars, many golf courses, tennis courts, beautiful unspoilt countryside and villages away from the coast....
The Costa del Sol is also home to world famous resorts such as Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona so you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous in the numerous bars and restaurants. If you like shopping, whatever you are looking for, you're sure to find it on the Costa del Sol.
For families there are theme parks, including water parks
There are lots of activities within 20 min. drive. In Fuengirola (10 min.) you find an aqua park, and an excellent zoo. The Tivoli World Centre in Benalmadena (15 mins drive) is an ideal day out - with funfair rides for children of all ages, or you can take the spectacular cable car ride to the top of the mountain. The new Selwo animal, marine, and adventure parks are located in Estepona and Benalmadena and there is dolphin watching and sea fishing off the coast. A 15 minute drive takes you to the large shopping centre La Canada which has many high street fashion and retail shops. At Marbella, old meets new, traditions blend harmoniously with modern culture and comforts. Prepare to be dazzled by ritzy houses, huge yachts parked in swanky marinas, designer stores, stylish restaurants and bars.
