THE COSTA DEL SOL

Eastern Costa del Sol

This is the the 54km of Coast to the east of Malaga. Though highly developed for a tourist point of view, it is not anything like the western side. Most hotel accommodation is centred around the area of Nerja. From Malaga eastwards there are cliffs of up to 200m where the Sierra Almijara joins the sea. This section ends at Mara on a coastal plain. It has an urban landscape surrounded by traditional agriculture. in the limestone hills is Nerja cave. Nerja is the most important centre on the coast and has grown rapidly. it is surrounded with tourist pueblos. At the foot of Nerja a winding footpath joins several coves.

Western Costa del Sol

The 100km of coastline westward from Malaga to the Cadiz provincial border. The coast is highly developed from the point of view of international tourism. Communications revolve around Malaga International Airport ( 8 km west of the city) and the N340 backbone coast highway. In the middle of the Costa the greatly improved district road from San Pedro de Alcantara inland to the historic town of Ronda is the most important inland connection.

The most all year round tourist destination in Europe, the Costa del Sol has numerous magnificent well kept beaches. The average water temperature is 18 C ( and 24 C in August).

Costa del Sol Attractions

From the renowned Parque de Attractions Tivoli to the two gambling casinos - plus water funparks, a zoo, bullfights. There are no shortage of places to enjoy yourself on the Costa del Sol.

Costa del Sol Sport

The abundance of facilities, the wonderful climate and the hospitality of the people make this area absolutely ideal for sport lovers. You can enjoy water sports -swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, and also track and field sports. There are sports complexes, football fields gyms all over the coast. open all year round. Tennis deserves a special mention home to champions' clubs such as Manuel Santana in Marbella. See our sports section.

Costa del Sol Monuments

The rich history of Andalucia with many ancient civilisations has left behind a legacy of ruins and historical sites. Examples are; Acinipo in Ronda, Bobastro near Alora, Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro in the City of Malaga. Visitors can travel along the Mudejar route in La Axarquia, see the dolmens of Menga and the figure of Efebro in Antequera. There are cultural attractions. Museums of Bellas Artes, Arte Popular, Diocesano, the house of Picasso, the Teatro Cervantes, the old Cathedrals and Castles and many other monuments.

Costa del Sol Gastronomy; Food and Drink

There are few other places with such a concentration of restaurants - of all categories. The Costa has everything from oriental cuisine, international food to the exotic tastes of Southern Spain. The costas typical dishes are seafood, particularly the "el pescaito frito" famous in the Carihuela area of Torremolinos.

Costa del Sol Nature and Scenery

There is so much away from the beach. Miles of unspoiled and protected countryside peppered with white villages. The mountains back the coast. Montes de Malaga, Serania de Ronda, Sierra Blanca, Sierra Bermeja, Concha Mountain. They are covered with a diverse range of flora. Here you can enjoy nature, the hospitality of the White villages. Learn an art or craft or skill in one of the many specialist courses that take place in the unique environment of rural tourism.

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