A Guide to Costa del Sol

The Costa Del Sol welcomes more than two million people a year who arrive at Malaga international airport and head to one of the many resorts located along this stretch of coastline from Gibraltar in the west to Nerja in the east.

The most well known resorts lie west of Malaga beginning with Torremolinos, Benalmadena Arroyo de la Miel , Fuengirola and Mijas Costa. Further along the coast lies Marbella with its famous marina at Puerto Banus, Estepona, Sotogrande and finally Gibraltar. There are many other areas who are growing and quickly becoming a hotspot of preference for many britons and european visitors wanting to become residents in the area, such as Alora, Coin or Cartama.

With the Costa del Sol weather giving average annual temperatures of 18ºC and over 300 days of sunshine per year it isn't difficult to understand why it is one of Europe's top holiday destinations. There are around 70 Costa del Sol golf courses on the "Costa del Golf" which can be played all year round as well as a whole range of other activities available such as sailing, scuba diving, horse riding, dolphin safaris, etc. The list is endless.

Explore before you buy

Each area has its particular chasm and some may suit you better than others, depending on your personal preferences. The following guide might offer a helpful insight on what the Costa del Sol can offer to you.