Holiday Homes in the Costa del Sol - Travel Tips
June 22, 2008 – 6:14 pmOf all the tourists destinations one can go to in Spain the most popular of them all is the Costa Del Sol which stretches along the Spanish coastline for more than 150km. The biggest reason for this particular area of Spain being so popular with tourists is that it offers good weather to them all year round.
This part of Spain is made up of two distinct areas stretching on either side of Malaga city. The eastern part covers only 54km of the coastline and starts on the eastern side of the Malaga Province capital heading towards Grenada.
Whereas the other 100km of the Malaga Province coastline stretches from Malaga city and ends up on the border with the Province of Cadiz. This is the part of the Costa del Sol where generally most tourists will go to when they stay in this part of the province.
The main airport that provides people with easy access to the resorts in Malaga province is the international airport at Malaga and which annually has more than 2 million passengers passing through its gates each year. The main resorts that many of these people will then head for are Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Nerja.
The vast majority of those who come to the Costa del Sol will spend time relaxing on the beach this area of Spain has plenty more to offer to its visitors. In fact today this area has become a popular destination throughout the year with those who enjoy playing golf. The region now has more than 70 golf courses which can be played at and is earning a new name of “Costa del Golf”.
But along with the golf there are plenty more activities one can enjoy from sailing, to scuba diving, to dolphin safaris and horse riding. Certainly if you want a little more excitement then a visit to some of the areas further inland should be considered.
If you are someone who has been rock climbing before the Province of Malaga offers a location called El Chorro. This is a very popular location in Spain with climbers from around the world and is especially popular with them during the winter months.
However, if you would rather just sit back and relax and watch the world go by then a visit to Marbella, Torremolinos and Benalmadena should be considered. Here you can spend time on its beautiful beaches soaking up a few rays of the sun or wander into one of its many delightful beach side bars or restaurants.
Malaga is very much a commercial city at heart but still has plenty to offer those who visit the city for a day. Along with the Port and Old Quarter, one can take in the Roman theatre and the Moorish Palace. Plus this is where the world renowned artiste Picasso was born and lived and so time should be taking to visit the Picasso Museum whilst in Malaga.
As you can see from above there is far more for one to do and see when holidaying on the Costa del Sol. Certainly if you want a fun filled holiday then this is a destination worth considering.
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