Guadalmina holiday apartment "Samantha Georgina" in Atalaya

Shopping, Celebrities, Boats, and Culture: Puerta Banus is the Spanish equivalent to St Tropez in France. Its quays are lined with the most fabulous luxury yachts you can imagine. The rich and famous are always to be found here relaxing amongst the numerous world-class bars and restaurants. Fantastic views can be enjoyed whilst taking a stroll along the impressive breakwater.

Marbella is a most stylish and beautiful town offering a wonderful blend of chic contemporary architecture and historical old buildings. You can relax with a drink or enjoy a superb meal in the famous Orange Square whilst watching the world go by. There are superb shopping areas, a very impressive sea-front promenade, and peaceful parks and avenues to stroll through at your own pace. And don’t miss the amazing marina.

La Canada is a terrific modern shopping mall where you can buy just about anything you need. It is situated on the main highway immediately north of Marbella. Well worth a visit.

Sand, Hills, Food and Wine: Estepona steeped in history and culture the town remains unspoiled and future development is carefully planned to ensure the preservation of the town's identity. The heart of Estepona beats with a timeless rhythm. The heritage of centuries runs through its streets. Its warm and friendly people preserve their traditions with pride.

Benahavis lies about 5 minutes inland from the N340 motorway just north of Hacienda Del Sol. Although you only travel a short distance inland it is a hidden gem of the Costa del Sol. As well as a good number of restaurants there are some small shops and galleries where you can buy original artworks.

Ronda, Seville, Granada: Ronda The beautiful town of Ronda lies 60km up a winding mountain road from Marbella in the mountain range known as the Serranía de Ronda. It stands at an altitude of 739 m and has approximately 35,000 inhabitants. It is one of the most visited towns in Andalucia. Some artefacts found around Ronda date back to prehistoric times (as far as 28000 BC). Seville is Spain's 4th largest city. There is nowhere else in Spain that complies so closely with the foreigner's perception of stereotypical Spain. For it is here that flamenco, bullfighting and fiesta are a way of life. Granada lies in the foothills of Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. The city has a population of 240,000 of which 80,000 are students so there is a vibrant atmosphere about the place. Apart from the University there is only one other major employer, the Alhambra Palace, which attracts over two million annual visitors and is key to a thriving tourism industry.

The Sierra Nevadas are a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética. The protected area encompasses 86,208ha of torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables.

There are now more than 60 Costa del Sol Golf Courses stretching from Sotogrande in the west to the lesser known Velez Malaga in the east and they all have one thing in common - the fantastic sunny and dry climate allowing golfers to play all year round. For those who are used to playing golf in the cold and wet of a northern European winter it will be a real luxury to play on a Costa del Sol winter's day. There are Costa del Sol golf courses to suit all levels of players and they are set in some beautiful surroundings, many with views of the sea and mountains.

SCUBA Diving on the beach