Holidays in the Costa Del Sol
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4 million Brits can’t be wrong. The Costa del Sol has been a firm favourite for more than 50 years. The temperatures of 29 - 30º in summer and 16 - 19º in the winter make this a year round destination.
The Costa del Sol offers accommodation to suit every taste and budget and the bars and restaurants offer an international cuisine. Those holidaymakers who need a regular fix can always get a traditional roast dinner or fry-up whenever they need one.
The Costa del Sol offers accommodation to suit every taste and budget and the bars and restaurants offer an international cuisine. Those holidaymakers who need a regular fix can always get a traditional roast dinner or fry-up whenever they need one.
Benalmadena - Costa del Sol
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lmadena boasts 20 kilometres of coastline, back-to-back beaches and an award winning Marina. Its Old Town features whitewashed houses and narrow streets and alleyways. The newer areas offer bars, restaurants and amenities to suit every budget and taste.
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Benalmadena Pueblo - Costa del Sol
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Benalmadena Pueblo is the old village that belongs to Benalmadena. A 10 minutes’ drive takes you to the coast with up to 10 kilometres’ of beaches. The locals love Blue Flag Santa Ana beach and snorkellers and scuba divers head for the beach at Tajo de la Soga.
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Calahonda - Costa del Sol
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Calahonda sits between Marbella and Fuengirola. There is a small beach on the doorstep but a 15 minute walk takes you to Cabopino beach which offers sunbeds and water sports. You’ll also find some fabulous seafood restaurants. Take a donkey ride up to Mijas Pueblo, a traditional Andalusian whitewashed village for craft shops and cafes and a stunning view
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Estepona - Costa del Sol
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Backed by the Sierra Bermeja Mountains, Estepona is the most westerly of the resorts on the Costa del Sol. Estepona has got its own microclimate, 325 days of sunshine a year, Blue Flag beaches and a magical mix of old Spain and modern tourism.
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Frigiliana - Costa del Sol
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Frigiliana is high on a ridge above Nerja. An old whitewashed village with a maze of steep cobbled streets. Floor mosaics in the Moorish old town tell the story of the Moors’ uprising. Frigiliana offers authentic Tapas and Sangria restaurants. For nightlife and sandy beaches, Nerja is just along the coast.
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Fuengirola - Costa del Sol
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Fuengirola, a former fishing village is located between Torremolinos and Marbella, Fuengirola is now one of the Costa del Sol’s hot spots. It features a wide selection of high-rise hotels, lively bars and tourist-friendly restaurants. Take time to explore the side streets and squares where you will find plenty of upmarket tapas eateries and chic boutiques. A super-sized sandy beach and a Moorish castle make this resort perfect for families and couples alike.
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Marbella - Costa del Sol
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Marbella has got 24 beaches across a 25-kilometre stretch from Guadalmina to Las Chapas via Puerto Banus. They come with dark sand or pebbles. Most do a great line in water sports, and several are backed by shops and restaurants on the Paseo Maritimo walkway. Casco Antiguo (the Old Town) is partly framed by 10th century Moorish castle walls and narrow streets weave past flower strewn balconies, leading you on through shady squares with orange trees, fountains and bustling cafés.
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Nerja - Costa del Sol
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Nerja, about 40 minutes transfer from Malàga has both sandy beaches and an all night bar scene. There’s a wealth of history for you to explore, the must visit is the Balcon de Europa, a viewing platform that was once part of a Nerja castle. King Alfonso XII had Nerja his holiday home in the 1880s, it must be good.
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Puerto Banus- Costa del Sol
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Puerto Banus is a millionaire’s playground with beach clubs, super yachts and a long strip of bars, clubs and designer boutiques along the water. The beach clubs have luxurious, sun loungers and a bar serving up cocktails and champagne all day. 10 minutes’ drive away is Nagueles Beach offering windsurfing, jet-skis and pedalos.
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Torremolinos- Costa del Sol
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Torremolinos was one of the original holiday resorts on this stretch of the Spanish coast. Tourists from across Europe still view this resort as their destination of choice. With a vibrant entertainment scene, a perfect beach and a tranquil Old Town, Torremolinos offers something for everyone
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