| The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) is located in the south | | | | different species of mediterranean sealife. There is |
| of Spain between Costa de la Luz and Costa Tropical. | | | | also a great market here on Saturdays. |
| Stretching for more than 90 miles, it includes the city | | | | The El Pimpi - MalagaA visit to the the El Pimpi |
| of Malaga and the resorts of Benalmadena, | | | | restaurant is worth visiting, not only for it's good |
| Torremolinos, Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja. | | | | food (which is reasonably priced) and great wine |
| Originally made up of fishing villages, the Costa del Sol | | | | (make sure you ask for it from the barrell, not from |
| became a popular tourist destination back in the | | | | the bottle) but most of all for its wonderful |
| 1950's. | | | | atmosphere and decor. |
| The Costa del Sol has something for everyone, | | | | The Picasso Museum - MalagaThe museum, named |
| including great hotels, beautiful beaches and clear, | | | | after Pablo Picasso who was born in Malaga, houses |
| calm blue Mediterranean waters, restaurants, bars, | | | | many of the famous artists works. |
| nightlife, golf courses, theme parks, waterparks, | | | | Alcazaba - Malaga |
| amusement parks, safari parks, zoos, casinos, | | | | This well preserved Moorish fortress in the capital |
| flamenco shows, history, culture and architecture. | | | | Malaga has a the ruins of a 2nd century roman |
| Places to visit and things to do | | | | theatre at its entrance and is well worth a visit. |
| The following are just a few of the many attractions | | | | Gibralfaro Castle - Malaga |
| and places to visit in the Costa del Sol. | | | | Perched on a hill overlooking the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro |
| Tivoli World - BenalmadenaFor a great day out for all | | | | Castle is a fine example of 14th century architecture. |
| the family, Tivoli World is an amusement park with | | | | GolfWith more than 30 golf courses, the Costa del |
| lots of rides, entertainment and an open-air theatre. | | | | Sol is the perfect location to polish up on your golfing |
| Dolphin Watching - BenalmadenaThere are many | | | | skills. |
| dolphin watching areas in the resort of Benalmadena | | | | Climate |
| which will be enjoyed by the whole family. | | | | The Costa del Sol enjoys dry, hot summers and mild |
| Crocodile Park - TorremolinosThe park has over 300 | | | | winters. The average temperature in May and June is |
| crocodiles which can be safely viewed from a | | | | 22-27C which is probably the best time to visit as |
| distance of under 2 metres. An African museum, | | | | temperatures soar to an average of 29C until early |
| small zoo, small cinema, reptile house, kid's playground | | | | October when they drop back to an average of 23C. |
| and restaurant are also found at the park. | | | | No matter what your age, one of the cheap package |
| Marbella BeachesMarbella not only has great nightclubs | | | | holidays to Spain will be ideal for all the family. |
| but it also has over 17 miles of glorious beaches. | | | | With it's mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches, the |
| Puerto Banus - MarbellaThis is a luxury marina and | | | | Costa del Sol is a popular last minute holidays tourist |
| shopping centre which is also home to a very | | | | destination choice all the year round. |
| interesting aquarium where you can see lots of | | | | |