Costa Del Sol Guide

A tourist guide to the resort of Costa Del Sol

The Costa del Sol region features some of Spain's most popular holiday resorts such as Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella to name a few. Costa del Sol perfectly embodies the typical image of Spain, the orange groves, whitewashed villages and flamenco dancers, and makes a perfect family getaway.

Food & Wine in the Costa del Sol

In this area of Spain you'll find many-a-tapas bar, perfect for spending those lazy evenings tucking into an authentic Spanish dish and sipping a glass of sherry or wine after sunning yourself all day. Typical tapas dishes include:

• Jamon serrano, salt-cured ham.
• Tortilla espanola, Spanish omelette containing potato and onions and eggs.
• Calamares fritos, deep fried squid rings with lemon juice.
• Albondigas, meatballs served in a tomato sauce.
• Queso manchego, a mature sheep's cheese.

Days & Nights in the Costa del Sol

If you're the kind of person that likes to spend your days relaxing and evenings partying away then Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola are the resorts for you. Here you'll find plenty of lively bars, discos, cabarets and karaoke competitions.

For more quiet and relaxed nightlife Estepona, Nerja and Marbella provide a lower key setting.

Sightseeing in the Costa del Sol

Andalucia's pretty capital, Seville, is not too far from the main resorts in the Costa del Sol and provides a picturesque backdrop for a day trip away from the beach. You'll find an abundance of pavement cafés along the river Guadalquivir where you can quench your thirst while you explore Seville's other exquisite treasures.

Beaches in the Costa del Sol

Whether you prefer the virtually endless sandy beach of Torremolinos or secluded sandy coves of Nerja, you're sure to want a dip in the sparkling waters to cool off from the burning sunshine. Alternatively why not have a go on the wide range of watersports available at most resorts.

Costa Del Sol Fact File

The best airport for Costa Del Sol is Malaga Airport