Tourist and travel information

The Costa del Sol is located at Spain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world: its miles of beautiful, sandy beaches and fantastic weather have kept tourists flocking back year after year to resorts like Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella. The Costa del Sol caters to the young and old alike, offering a host of entertainment choices for both natives and visitors.

The coast boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-class golf courses (mostly in Malaga, Spain), to the extent that it is often dubbed "The Costa del Golf." For families there are theme parks, including water parks, go-karting, safari parks and many beautiful public gardens. For younger visitors the main areas of attraction are Benalmadena's Puerto Marina & '24-hour square' and Puerto Banus in Marbella. Both are very trendy and chic, but be warned: the bars and clubs don't get busy until near midnight and stay open 'till dawn.

The area's history dates back to the Phoenicians and has since been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Moors, all of whom have left their mark on the area's architecture and culture. Perhaps less well-known is the coastal culture, often in the shadow of neighbouring Seville. The Costa and the Malaga province are home to some of the finest Flamenco shows, bull fighting & tapas restaurants, typical attractions in Spain.

The area's infrastructure is well organized with the new Autopista del Sol providing access from Malaga to Estepona and beyond to Gibraltar. The old N-340 coastal road (now also called the A-7) is a little slower but offers some lovely sea views as it winds its way along the coast. Links between Granada, Seville and Cordoba are easily accessible for those wishing to venture further inland. The International airport has regular flights to most major cities, and is located just 10 minutes from Malaga City centre and within 30 minutes by car from most other popular resorts on the coast.

At the moment, Malaga Airport is under construction to double its capacity with a new runway, terminals and car parking lots. This will increase the number of Malaga low cost flights from all over Europe, as well as boost the economy of Costa del Sol, with new companies doing cheap car hire and economy transfers at Malaga Airport.

If you're planning to visit our beautiful region in southern Spain, either to enjoy the Malaga beaches, discover Malaga history, or visiting the small inland villages remember that public transportation is not the best at Malaga Airport. This is why we suggest you get a car rental – it's a great low-cost way for you to move around in freedom and at the same time help your holiday budget.

Malaga- Costa del Sol

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