Costa del Sol: the magic of the "sunny coast

Costa del Sol is the best luxury vacation destination in Spain. "Sunny Beach" is located in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, in the autonomous region of Andalusia. Costa del Sol resorts offer recreation for all tastes - beach, educational, shopping tours, sports and extreme tourism.

The main advantages: a stable annual average temperature (19 degrees on average), well-groomed beaches, developed infrastructure, mild Mediterranean climate, a wide range of places of recreation for families with children, couples, friends.

Consider the best resorts on the Costa del Sol, their characteristics and characteristics.

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Marbella: fashionable vacation on the "beautiful sea

One of the most popular and trendy resorts on the Costa del Sol. It has everything for the most demanding tourists! A unique, luxurious resort grew up on the site of a small fishing village, gradually became a holiday destination when Prince Don Alfonso de Hohenloene acquired land in the region. As the attention to Marbella increased, the land was gradually bought up by the aristocracy, millionaires from all over the world.

Along the sea stretches marble embankment, palm alley and clean beach, in the suburbs ("Golden Mile") - elite real estate framing the landscape of the Sierra Blanca peaks.

Marbella is famous for its unique microclimate: summer is warm but not stuffy, winter is mild, there are no sudden changes in temperature, sunny days - 320-325.

Types of recreation:

• For fans of beach relaxation presented several beaches: Carihuela, San Pedro de Alcantara - the best paid, free - Babalu, Don Carloe, Cabopipo, Las Dune.
• Yachting: In the "high" season along the coastline you can see dozens of yachts, the ports of Puerto Marbella and Puerto Banus specifically designed for sailing.
• Entertainment: in the resort area a lot of restaurants, clubs, stores, casinos, entertainment centers for all tastes.
• The list of attractions includes the towers of the Alcazaba fortress, thermae, the basilica in Vega del Mar, the Old Town, Orange Square and its buildings, the Botanical Garden, museums, parks (Parque Arolio de la Represa, Poplar Alley), Avenida del Mar with the sculpture collection of Salvador Dali.

Most hotels are in the 4-5 star class, accommodation is also possible in villas. But a tourist who wants to save money can choose a 3-star hotel - there are many of them in the city. The best hotels are Paloma Blanca Boutique, Fuerte Marbella, Nobu Marbella, The Oasis by Don Carlos Resort, Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa.

Torremolinos: a youth vacation paradise

Like many resort centers, Torremolinos developed from a small fishing village on the coast. In the twentieth century, it became a luxury holiday destination that attracts hundreds of tourists every year.

A few features of the resort: it is popular with the LGBT community, it is focused on young people, as evidenced by the huge number of clubs, parties, it is a favorite holiday destination for Spaniards and Britons, the area was inhabited already 2000 years ago, as evidenced by archaeological research. The resort is a harmonious union of historical monuments and modern restaurants, clubs, hotels, parks.

• For a comfortable stay of tourists in the city there are many hotels of different levels - and luxurious, luxurious luxury, and inexpensive, affordable hostels.
• The beach line stretches for 6 km along the coast, but is divided into zones. La Carihuela is the historical region, the village from which the resort grew, it is quiet and comfortable, Los Lamos is a small area, Bajondillo is a beach area near the modern center of Torremolinos, Montemar is located further away from La Carihuela. All beaches are clean, have everything you need for recreation, wide. The highlight - all beaches are owned by the city, so the entrance is free.

Attractions and places of interest: San Miguel Street (shopping), Mercadilono Square, Antique Fair, Crocodile Farm, La Carihuela Village, Inca Mill Garden.

Benalmadena: rich history and comfortable vacation

The resort is located on the Costa del Sol on the hills of Cerro Moro and Cerro Castillejo. It is considered a universal option for all tastes - families with children, couples, friends and extreme athletes will enjoy it.

Features of the resort:

• It is a favorite vacation spot for British tourists, who come here throughout the year, not just in the "high season.
• The climate in the town differs significantly from other resorts of the Costa del Sol - rather drastic and frequent changes in temperature.
• The resort area is divided into three areas: a quiet village on the hill Benalmadena Pueblo, entertainment and shopping area Arroyo de la Miel, tourist area on the coast of Benalmadena costa.
• The beaches of the resort are marked by the Blue Flag, the cleanest sand, the coastline stretches for about 8 km.

For fans of sightseeing and hiking: observation towers, Roman ruins, archaeological sites, the church of Santo Domingo, the museum of ancient art, the palace of Bil-Bil in Moorish style, the gardens of El Muro and Las Aguilas, the port of Puerto Marina.

Fuengirola: "fountain of boats" on golden sand

The small and cozy resort town is located on the shore, in the bay, under the protection of mountain ranges. It has everything for recreation: comfortable hotels, clean beaches, entertainment, restaurants, sports port.

Features:

• The climate is mild, Mediterranean.
• Beaches marked by the Blue Flag, stretch for 8 km, width - 30-50 m, the central beach bears the name of the resort, it is the most popular. For a holiday with children we recommend San Francisco beach, far from the central part of the city, it is quieter, not so crowded. For youth recreation - Carvajal beach, a little more than a kilometer long.
• The hotels are 3 and 4-star, there are no 5-star, and most of the complexes are located near Santa Amalia Beach.

What to see: the central square, the temple of the Virgin of Rossario, the Medieval fortress Castillo-Soje, the zoo, the water park, the promenade.

Estepona: a luxury resort on the Costa del Sol

The town is located in the picturesque foothills of the Sierra Bermeja Estepona. The peculiarity of the resort is a successful combination of authentic Spanish culture and developed tourist infrastructure.

The town is aimed at young people, couples, as the prices are quite high, Estepona - a prestigious holiday destination.

What is the city known for? In addition to the beaches and hotels, there is much to see for lovers of arts and crafts. In the Old Town area there are stores and boutiques where you can buy products made of ceramics, leather, metal, precious metals and stones.

The weather is quite stable, so people come here not only in summer. There are many hotels for all tastes, most of them are 4 and 5 stars. Interestingly, they are divided by location: beach hotels are more expensive and luxurious, as they are within walking distance of the beach, urban hotels are cheaper, convenient for those tourists who value sightseeing holidays.

Of the beaches, it is worth highlighting two:

• La Rada - the most crowded, for the environmental has the Blue Flag, in addition to beach holidays, you can listen to the music - in the summer there are festivals, concerts.
• El Cristo: located in the bay, less popular, quiet, with very clean sand.

If you are a fan of nudism, go to Costa Natura - it is the only such beach in the resort. Also Estepona offers places for diving fans (Playa de Arroyo-Vaquero), snorkeling, fishing.

What is worth visiting? Souvenir shops and artisan market in the central square, Flower Square, clock tower, Old Town temples, botanical orchid garden, water park. From the shore you can see Africa.

Top 5 best beaches

• Burriana in Nerja

It is considered the most popular beach on the Costa del Sol. Here is a beautiful and clean golden sand, a huge selection of restaurants and bars, there is a rental kayaks, jet skis.

• Playa Malapesquera in Benalmadena

Marked by the Blue Flag, a picturesque place with green vegetation, suitable for holidaymakers of all ages.

• Playa de La Cariwella in Torremolinos

Clean, beautiful beach, a large area, is popular with couples and families with children, as there are no sharp differences in depth.

• Playa de Cabopino in Marbella

The best option for families - quite shallow, no waves, very clean sand. Developed infrastructure, water walk service is available to observe dolphins in a natural environment.

• La Malagueta in Málaga

The central beach of Malaga, located literally in the center of the city. The main advantage is that it is very easy to get here, there are no problems with transportation.

For all resorts characteristic of one detail - the water near the shore is cool due to the cold current, but it does not create discomfort.