With mile upon mile of beautiful golden sand, warm seas and great
temperatures, Costa del Sol holidays have been a firm favourite for
years. Add on great golf courses and fantastic excursions and you
have a great holiday destination on the Costa del Sol.
The Costa
del Sol can be split between east and west - the western side of
Malaga being the most popular with the most well known resorts.
Stretched
out along the southern coastline from the Portuguese border,
Costa de La Luz, round via Gibraltar to the Costa del Sol and Costa
de Almeria, it stretches along 300kms of fabulous coastline.
boasting dozens of golf courses.
Andalusia comprises Spain's eight most southerly
provinces and is bordered by the Sierra Morena, the Atlantic and the
Mediterranean.
The Costa del Sol includes about 300km of the Spanish
Mediterranean Coast belonging to the Provinces of Granada, Malaga
and Cadiz. The coast is a series of large beaches, coves hidden
among cliffs, harbours and fishing villages. Its mild climate and
long sunny, summer days have made this area of Spain an ideal
holiday destination for Europeans.
For excursions,
you have the magnificent Alhambra at Granada, the magic of Seville,
the mountain village of Ronda and the caves at Nerja all within
striking distance.
Whatever your taste, you can find it here.
Whether you're looking for sunshine, night life, love golf or just
prefer to hang out and spot the rich and famous on their yachts in
Puerto Banus or shopping in Marbella, the Costa del Sol has
something for you.
Malaga is the centre and capital of the region.
But it is not a holiday resort. To the east, life tends to be a
little quieter with a mountainous landscape whereas further west
there are the lively holiday package resorts of Torremolinos,
Benalmadena and Fuengirola. Chose from a selection of holiday
rentals including apartments, holiday villas with pools, fincas and
town houses we have on offer.
Popular resorts
on the Costa del Sol
Benalmadena Costa.Benalmadena
Costa is the main tourist area where the beaches stretch for 9km into
the west and an award winning marina packed with fabulous yachts and
offering entertainment. Just inland from here is Arroyo de La Miel and
a little further the original Benalmadena Pueblo.
Torremolinos. One of the region's
largest resorts with a wide choice of nightlife and entertainment. Its
two golden beaches are among the best on the Costa and there is also a
waterpark. The traditional area of La Carihuela is lined with fish
restaurants.
Fuengirola. A busy tourist town
with all manner of malls, restaurants and lively markets and a good
beach This tourist hot spot boasts one of the best seafronts on the
Costa
Estepona.Estepona has a beautiful
port surrounded by cafes, bars and restaurants, a market on Sunday
mornings and long beaches. The centre of Estepona is traditionally
Spanish.
Estepona grew around it's fantastic fish market - set your
alarm clock for 5am to witness the morning's fish auction.
San Pedro de Alcantara. A typical
Spanish town with a small selection of bars, shops and restaurants
where the square in the centre is the focal point.
Marbella.Marbella is
world-renowned for its wealthy residents, excellent golf and tennis
facilities and stylish marina. The old town has been carefully
maintained - a quaint pedestrian district of tiny squares and
whitewashed houses while modern Marbella centres around its
designer-boutique main street. The seafront, with a swish new
promenade, becomes a catwalk in the evenings.
Puerto Banus. Puerto Banus is
Marbella's closest neighbour where upmarket nightclubs and designer
shops attract the international jet set and expensive yachts are
moored in the marina.
Mijas and Mijas Costa.Mijas
nestles comfortably in the mountainside, a quaint little village with
a web of narrow cobbled streets. The coast area below is known as
Mijas Costa.
Sitting in gorgeous green grounds,
these neighbouring villas are on a private estate in Calahonda.
Each one has its own private pool sunk into an emerald-green lawn.
Inside there's a charming mix of traditional and
contemporary styles. Whitewashed walls and authentic wooden
furniture sit alongside sink-into sofas and modern furnishings.
And as well as comfy bedrooms, there's a spacious open-plan living
and dining area as well as a fully fitted kitchen. Golf lovers
have several courses on their doorstep, such as the Miraflores
course. Beach lovers can head for anyone of the gorgeous sunburnt
beaches along the coastline, including the secluded Puerto
Cabopino It has washing machine, three rooms.
Mijas
Costa
Situated on Cerros de Aguila on the
Mijas Costa this four-bedroomed villa which benefits from an
advantageous 'studio flat' to accommodate an independent couple in
the party as it contains a small separate sitting area,
mini-fridge, kettle and CD player. The villa is well furnished,
with mountain views from the pool and terrace, whilst three of the
bedrooms share views of the garden.
Benalmadena
A comfortable villa in a quiet cul de
sac location with pleasant views of the surrounding area. This
villa also has easy access to the two coastal towns of Benalmadena
and Fuengirola. It has two bedrooms.
Fuengirola
Set just over the road from
Fuengirola's seafront promenade, the bedrooms are pretty special
as well. Decorated in soft, muted shades they're pleasantly
understated and come complete with air-conditioning, satellite TVs
and little fridges. Set opposite Playa de la Torrecilla, it’s just
a hop, skip and a jump down to the beach.
The Sultan Club looks like an Arabian
palace and sits in the affluent residential area of this famous
resort, known as the Golden Mile. The silver-sand beach and
Marbella promenade which leads directly to the resort centre are
only 200m stroll away.
1 bedroom apartments (sleeping 2-4 persons) have twin bedroom with
full en-suite bathroom, lounge with pull-out sofa bed and folding
bed, air conditioning, hairdryer, TV, fully-equipped kitchen,
washing machine, and balcony or terrace
Benalmadena
The Hotel
Balmoral is well positioned for strolling along the beach to the
marina and for exploring nearby coastal resorts. In the evenings
relax at the restaurant or the bar and enjoy the regular on-site
entertainment. It is 100m to Castillo Bil-Bil beach across the
main coastal road Local shops, bars and restaurants 50m away 1.5km
to the marina 100m to bus stop with regular services to
Torremelinos, Fuengirola and Marbella. Rooms sleep up to 3 persons
and have twin beds (double beds available on request) and extra
bed, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, full bathroom and
balcony or terrace.
Estepona
Directly on Arena's sand-and-shingle
beach and 3km from resort centre with bars, shops and main
nightlife the elegant Elba Estepona and Thalasso Spa sits on the
beachfront with beautiful views out over the Mediterranean Sea. A
spacious, stylish property, complete with a spa centre, it offers
luxurious accommodation in an impressive, enviable location.
Rooms have king-size bed and extra bed if required,
individually-controlled air conditioning/heating, satellite TV,
telephone, hairdryer, full bathroom and balcony or terrace with
sea view.
Puerto
Banus
The Andalucia Plaza
enjoys a pleasant atmosphere and a central location close to
Puerto Banus and Marbella beach. Located in the Nueva Andalucia
area of Puerto Banus, close to the main coastal road 700m to beach
is is just 1km from the centre of Puerto Banus where a variety of
bars, shops and discos can be found.Rooms have twin or double beds
with 3rd bed available if required and have air conditioning,
satellite TV, telephone, full bathroom and balcony.
Villas and apartments for rent on the Costa del Sol - Malaga -
Gibraltar (return to top of
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including
Benalmadena, Calahonda, Benahavis, Casares, El Paraiso Alta,
Estepona, Fuengirola, Manilva, Sabanillas, Marbella, Mijas, Mijas
Costa, Puerto Banus, San Pedro de Alcantara, Torremolinos,
Marbessa, Alcaidesa
