The Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol covers 100 Km 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. There also runs a new toll-road from Malaga to Sotogrande that has reduced travelling time considerably. 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.
Costa del Sol Beaches
The Costa del Sol is the most all year round tourist destination in Europe. It has numerous magnificent well-kept beaches. The average water temperature is 18 C (and 24 C in August).
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Costa del Sol Attractions
From the renowned Parque de Attractions Tivoli to the two gambling casinos - plus water fun parks, a zoo, and bullfights. There is no shortage of places to enjoy yourself on the Costa del Sol.
See the entertainment section from Andalucia.com.
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 and gyms all over the coast. These are open all year round. Tennis deserves a special mention home to champions' clubs such as Manuel Santana in Marbella.
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Costa del Sol Monuments
The rich history of Andalusia 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. See our section "History and Culture".
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 "Pescaito frito" famous in the Carihuela area of Torremolinos.
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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 and the hospitality of the White villages. Learn an art, craft or skill in one of the many specialist courses that take place in the unique environment of rural tourism.
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Costa del Sol Adventure
Adventure beacons, in the air; Paragliding at Ronda la Vieja or Valle de Abdalajis, ballooning over Ronda with Aviacion_del_Sol (as a passenger or as a pupil on a flying course), potholing in the Cueva del Gato, water parascending in Puerto Banus, diving, windsurfing and off road adventures on the trails through the mountains.
Costa del Sol Nightlife
When the sun goes down a whole new world wakes up. Visitors are amazed by the Andalucian culture and desire to dance until dawn. There are casinos, flamenco shows, Salsa Discos, top shows clubs and thousands of bars and terraces to while away the night.
See the nightlife section from Andalucia.com.
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Costa del Sol Golf
The fact that the Costa del Sol was chosen to host the 1997 Ryder Cup, the single most important event in the golfing calendar which pits the top European players against the top Americans every two years, has focused worldwide attention on the Costa del Sol's superb golf courses.
Costa del Sol Villages
Here are some of the best villages to explore that are only a half days car ride from the Costa del Sol. Leave the coast road west of Estepona for Casares and Gaucin. Leave the coast road at Sabinillas for Manilva. Leave the coast road west of San Pedro for Benahavis. Leave the coast road west of Marbella for Istan. Leave the coast road at Marbella for Ojen, Monda, Coín and Tolox. Leave the coast road at Fuengirola for Mijas. Leave the coast road at Nerja for Frigiliana.
See the villages' section from Andalucia.com
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