Stretching over a 200 miles from Almeria to Tarifa, with wide sweeps of golden sand, white-washed villages, excellent golf, alfresco dining, fantastic warm weather year round, a wide variety of outdoor activities and some spectacular scenery, make the Costa del Sol one of Spain`s most popular tourist destinations. It offers beautiful landscapes; varied and exquisite cuisine; extraordinary marinas; friendly people; flamenco and so much more. As a matter of fact, the towns along Spain's "Sunshine Coast" each have several beautiful stretches of sand, though that is often their only similarity. Each has a unique atmosphere where most visitors share and amazing time with family or friends.
Amazing cities and beaches await you in this holiday package along Spain. Start in Barcelona (Gaudi, Gothic Quarter and always in the biting edge of fashion, architecture, food, style, music and good times), then, catch a train to Madrid (famous for its nightlife and endless energy); and to Seville (the Moorish influenced city, home of glorious monuments and the passionate Flamenco dance). After that, pick up your car for a stay at the beautiful Costa del Sol (the towns along Spain's 'Sunshine Coast' each have several beautiful stretches of sand, though that is often their only similarity). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Deservedly one of the Costa del Sol`s prime destinations, sitting on a beautiful bay, it offers typically Andalucian flavor with whitewashed houses and orange trees adorning the streets and squares.
Over the years, Torremolinos has evolved as an attractive and appealing resort, noted for its clean sandy beaches. At the height of summer, the resort has a great appeal for the younger set, with a reputation for its hectic nightlife.
Home to a medieval Moorish fortress, one of Fuengirola`s main attractions is it`s wonderful 5 miles of sandy beaches. The most impressive sights are the Roman vestiges: the thermal baths in Torreblanca and the Roman columns in Los Boliches.
The original heart of Benalmadena (Pueblo) remains a typical Andaluz village in the foothills of the mountains which sweep down to the shore with narrow, whitewashed cobble streets with typical hotly colored geraniums spilling out of endless plant pots on little windowsills.
A former fishing village that has grown organically over centuries. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies.
Mijas has 3 centers of population: Mijas Pueblo: classic whitewashed Andalucian village of Moorish origin; Las Lagunas: the base of most of the municipal services and Cala de Mijas (Mijas Costa): residential and beach tourism area.
The most attractive town along this stretch of coastline, sheltering at the foot of the Sierra de Almijara. Don´t miss its magnificent tree-lined promenade, the Balcón de Europa
A small area between Marbella and San Pedro, where the rich and famous have been coming for many years and more recently, all the reality TV stars.
In an ideal situation, just 6 miles west from all the glitz and glamour of Marbella, yet just a few minutes` drive away from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range and 12 miles from the town of Estepona.
Located in eastern part of the Costa del Sol, in the region known as the Axarquia it boasts one of the longest, and certainly one of the widest, beaches along the coast.
Driving Time
Seville - Arcos de la Frontera: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Arcos de la Frontera - Granada: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Granada - Costa del Sol Area: 2 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Costa del Sol Area - Malaga Airport: 1 hr./1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Malaga Airport - Costa del Sol Area: 20 mins./ 1 hr. approx.
Costa del Sol Area - Malaga Airport: 20 mins./ 1 hr. approx.
Driving Time
Malaga Airport - Granada: 1 hr. 35 mins. approx.
Granada - Cordoba: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Cordoba - Seville: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Seville - Ronda: 1 hr. 45 mins. approx.
Ronda - Costa del Sol Area: 1 hr./1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
Costa del Sol - Malaga Airport: 1 hr./1 hr. 15 mins. approx.