Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol holidays and short breaks
You'll find wide sandy beaches nudging crystal blue waters beneath palm-covered mountains on your Costa del Sol holiday. This attractive shelter almost guarantees day-long year-round sunshine on the popular ‘sun coast’ of Andalucia, making a holiday to the Costa del Sol ideal at any time of year.
Holidays to the Costa del Sol are the original Spanish holiday for many Brits and the fact that we are still coming back here every year for more is reflected in its diverse range of resorts. There really is something for everyone on a Costa del Sol holiday - from high energy resorts to idyllic rural retreats.
There are the big busy resorts of Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Benalmadena with their enthusiastic nightlife, ideal for a young and lively Costa del Sol holiday; and the quieter, more relaxed ambience of resorts like Nerja and nearby Frigiliana, more suited to a laid back Costa del Sol holiday.
Whilst on holiday in the Costa del Sol, take some time to explore the region away from the beaches. There are parts of this lovely region, the hidden Spain, which you may not be familiar with. Salobrena is a smallish coastal resort set amongst high cliffs and lush tropical plantations with a tenth century Moorish castle, ideal for exploring on a day away from the beach on your holiday to Costa del Sol. Montejaque is a traditional rural village on the slopes of the Grazema National Park – complete with donkeys, sheep and rare birds. It is an ornithological and botanical paradise; and offers a real escape holiday on the Costa del Sol, complete with hot-air ballooning and caving.
In complete contrast, there are the playgrounds of the rich and famous; stylish Marbella and nearby Puerto Banus with an elegant marina, wonderful restaurants and bars, lots of golf courses, excellent shopping and sophisticated nightlife. A great choice for anyone looking for a more sophisticated holiday to the Costa del Sol.
All the mainstream resorts are reasonably close to each other. Each has a unique atmosphere but they all have a good choice of restaurants, bars and cafes. Most offer excellent watersports and tennis, and make excellent destinations for family holidays to the Costa del Sol.
Of course, this is the golfing capital of Europe and there are many courses designed by golf professionals like Severiano Ballesteros and Gary Player. Should you wish to play with your own golf clubs – you can now pre-book this service with some holidays – so don’t forget to phone for more information.
If you are looking for a golfing holiday to Costa del Sol, please call to speak to one of our dedicated travel team, who will be happy to help with your enquiry.
Exploring
For those who want to experience the traditional Spain, on your Costa del Sol holiday, you don’t have to travel far to experience Andalucia, famous for bull-fighting, orange groves, Moorish towns, castles and sleepy villages. For a different experience on your holiday to Costa del Sol, a short trip will take you to Gibraltar where you can see the apes, visit St Michael’s Caves and enjoy tax-free shopping.
For history buffs, on a Costa del Sol holiday you could hardly be better placed with numerous historical cities and monuments on your doorstep. Granada with its ancient buildings set against the snowy blue-tinged peaks of the Sierra Nevada is a stunning city to explore. Discover its historic streets and the magnificent Alhambra Palace. The whole area is steeped in history - Malaga was the birthplace of Picasso, Cadiz home of the Armada and Huelva was the start of Columbus’s journey to discover the New World. On holiday in the Costa del Sol, you'll soon discover there’s a lot more to the Costas than just sunshine.
For great deals on car hire in the Costa del Sol, please call to speak to one of our friendly travel advisors.
Eating Out
On your Costa del Sol holiday, there are a wonderful array of local delicacies to be enjoyed, like boucheros - little fried fish similar to whitebait, gazpacho, tortilla and meaty stews of beef, rabbit and goats. The tapas include an incredible range of meats, hams and cheeses and superb seafood. There is a long tradition of wine making in Malaga and many of the local dishes in Nerja are cooked in sherry. And don’t forget the Spanish tend to walk along the promenade in the evenings and eat very late.
Shopping
Leather and suede bags and boots, designer boutiques in the marinas, colourful local markets, souvenir shops. Local pottery, olives, sherry, wines and brandy are good buys and make lovely souvenirs of your Costa del Sol holiday.
Many tour operators offer traditional package holidays to Costa del Sol, which can represent excellent value for money. However, you may prefer to choose a Costa del Sol hotel from the selection available, and add this to a low cost flight to the Costa del Sol, to create your ideal trip to the Costa del Sol. If you are staying with family or friends, you may not need to book accommodation in Costa del Sol, and may wish to only search for a flight to Malaga. Please use the search form below to find your Costa del Sol holiday.
If you are unable to find the Costa del Sol holiday you are looking for, please call to speak to one of our dedicated travel team, who will be happy to help with your enquiry.
