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I remember the first time I visited the Costa del Sol – it was on a college trip some 16 years ago. We stayed in Torremolinos and I have to say I wasn’t impressed, but after a work’s educational in May of this year I have totally changed my mind. The Andalucian tourist board that laid on our trip have spent a lot of time, effort and money updating this lovely stretch of Spanish coastline and I was most impressed with the level of cleanliness.

Our first port of call was Malaga itself, which is home to the main airport here – again on a typical beach style ‘bucket and spade’ holiday, you would never really know that this beautiful city exists! We stayed here for 2 nights visiting the bullring, cathedral and its many stylish cafes and shops – so if it’s a city break you are looking for; try a holiday to Malaga, as it’s one of Spain’s more undiscovered cities but well worth a visit.


The next resort along is Torremolinos, which again is one of the older resorts here – a firm favourite with all nationalities and home to many hotels and apartments. The fine sandy beach here stretches right along the coast from one resort to the next and is ideal for families – even the promenades have been well maintained and renewed to make it more modern and appealing to the eye. This resort houses many shops, bars and restaurants and is an ideal choice for all age groups.


Another ten minutes up the coast brings you to one of the nicest resorts along here, which is Benalmadena – slightly more upmarket than the other resorts, this is home to a modern marina surrounded by plush apartments and upmarket restaurants. There are many hotels and apartment complexes, an array of shops, bars, restaurants and some popular nightspots, which all contribute to making Benalmadena a firm favourite among holidaymakers, not to mention the cable car, which operates every day, taking you across the motorway and up to the bird sanctuary in the Spanish mountains – A must while you’re her. Furthermore, Tivoli World is a theme park ideal for the kids! Benalmadena Pueblo makes for a quieter break – this is a typical Spanish-style village next to Benalmadena, but a lot more peaceful.


For the last 2 nights of our trip we were taken to Fuengirola. Just ten minutes on from Benalmadena, Fuengirola may well be the most popular resort in Costa del Sol, home to many hotels that line the promenade, stretching up to the marina. Fuengirola is a firm favourite with the elderly clientele, mainly during the winter months, and in the summer popular with all ages, with plenty to do. Fuengirola Zoo is well worth a visit – I really enjoyed myself there! We actually went into the Lima enclosure with them and watched them sunbathe! A great day out, for all the family.


One place I had never been to, but heard a lot about along the Costa del Sol, was Mijas. All I can say is “Wow! What a beautiful place”. I would recommend anyone visiting the area to take a trip up there before you leave. An Andalucian village nestled high in the mountains with its whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, small cafes and boutiques. In the main square, horse and cart rides await the tourists – there are many little spots to take breathtaking pictures of the scenery. We also visited a nearby golf complex called La Cala resort, home to apartments, a hotel and beautiful golf courses – they even do golf training here – and many football teams come here for their training weeks. They also have a spa – ideal for the ladies!


Marbella and Puerto Banus are also very popular with tourists – probably the most upmarket and expensive area to visit, with the marina at Puerto Banus housing million-pound yachts belonging to many a famous person. With a wide array of stylish nightspots, bars and restaurants and plenty of designer shops and boutiques to keep you amused during the day!


The Costa del Sol stretches for miles and I haven’t covered all resorts, but as you can see from the ones that I have visited, there really is something here to suit everyone – for a city break, try Malaga or Granada. It really is a golfer’s paradise here, with many courses available from 9 holes through to 60! If you fancy a spa break, there are many nice hotels offering great spa packages.


For a quiet week on the beach or for a fun-packed family holiday, you really can’t go wrong with Spain holidays. I will definitely be going back very soon!

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