The Costa del Sol really is a land of contrast and beauty. With a backdrop of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, rural seaside villages, shimmering Mediterranean shores and sophisticated tourist resorts. The Costa del Sol is Spain’s liveliest costa (coast) with resorts for young and old. The high mountain peaks offer great opportunities for the adventurous with mountain climbing, hang gliding and base jumping. While Costa del Sol’s rugged coast has a wide range of water sports and beautiful beaches for those sun worshippers.

Always popular with Irish and Brits, the ‘Sun Coast’ lives up to its name with its year round warm climate The most popular of the resorts being Marbella, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Torremolinos. Picturesque hillside villages, Moorish palaces, stunning scenery and a vibrant nightlife all make the ‘Sun Coast’ a great way to get a true taste of Spain. Malaga is one of the biggest and busiest cities on the Costa del Sol and a great place to do some shopping or to soak up some Spanish culture.

The local nightlife in the Costa del Sol is an experience not to be missed: eat at some of the world’s finest seafood restaurants, witness a night of Flamenco dancing or head over to the glamorous clubs in Marbella, a popular destination for young and beautiful party seekers.

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