Costa del Sol is the very popular coastal strip from Gibralta to Nerja, but the more famous strip is from Marbella to Nerja. The beaches and resorts in Costa del Sol are amongst the most famous in the world, and during the month of August many Spaniards also flock to the beach to escape the heat of the inland regions. The airport in Malaga is extremely busy, and is the largest in Spain as it can handle 10 million visitors.

The Mediterranean climate makes the towns on Costa del Sol pleasant all year round and if you enjoy relaxing on the beach in your deck chair, eating seafood for lunch, and snacking on tapas in the evening before a leisurely meal of pork or seafood, as you drink wine, then this is the holiday destination for you.

The most popular seaside towns are Marbella, Torremolinos, and Fuengirola. These towns are very built up but also have an old part that you can explore. Fuengirola has a castle from the 12th century.

Costa del Sol first came popular in the 1950s with the Hollywood set. Frequent visitors at that time were Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra. The strip has a vibrant nightlight with many bars and restaurants, many open at midnight and stay open all night. There are numerous golf courses considered to be some of the best in the world, two casinos in case you want a flutter, and the racetrack (The Hipodromo).

The Pueblos Blancos, the small white washed villages influenced by the Moors, start on the coast line and extend inland in Andalusia. Three villages worth visiting are Casares, Manilua and Mijas. Come and see these towns, as they very different to the big towns in Costa del Sol, and be transferred back in time. The winding, cobblestone streets enchant you, and entice you to explore. These towns are located on the side of the mountains and offer breathtaking views of Andalusia. Many also have Roman ruins such as aqueducts and baths in their vicinity.