About the Costa Del Sol

The Costa Del Sol is a stretch of coast in the Andaluciá region of Spain, running south from Malaga on the east coast. Renowned for year- round warm and sunny weather, with the average yearly temperature being 18 degrees, it is a pleasant and popular holiday destination for visitors from all over the world.

Sometimes referred to as the Costa Del Golf, the main attraction for a lot of visitors  to this region is the choice of world class golf courses situated along the coast. There are more than 70 to choose from, each offering a range of luxury accommodation, guest facilities and other recreational activities including sailing, horse riding, scuba diving and other water sports.  

The towns in this region of Spain offer much more than a golfer's paradise. Many are full of cultural and historical places of interest and offer visitors a glimpse into small village life on the Spanish south coast.

The area was originally populated with Phoenician and Greek settlers, followed by the Romans. Later, the region was also ruled by Moorish settlers for nearly 800 years, leaving behind a smattering of mosques, palaces, amphitheatres and other reminders of Spain's colourful past, all waiting to be discovered.

It is well worth your while venturing a little further from the golfing trail to visit some of these places and to enjoy the atmosphere of "real" Spanish country living.   

Here are some of the highlights of the Costa Del Sol that should not be missed on  your itinerary.