Why the
Costa del Sol
is special

The Costa del Sol is one of Europe's top playlands for the rich and famous. Its sandy beaches and sunny, warm climate are enticing and its coast is garnished with luxuriant yachts, lavish villas, fancy resorts, chic boutiques, fashionable restaurants, and pulsating late-night clubs.

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Costa del Sol
tips & insights

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Location

The Costa del Sol stretches for 250 kilometers (150 miles) along Spain's southern coast.

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Costa del Sol tourism towns

Marbella
It is the best known resort town. It's stylish and upscale.

Puerto Banus
It has expensive boutiques and an eye-catching yacht marina. At night, the young and classy pack the clubs.

Also popular
The towns of Torremolinas, Benalmadena and Fuengirola attract a more mass-market crowd, but still possess the Costa del Sol flair.

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Costa del Sol
compared with Costa Brava

During the peak summer season, the Costa del Sol falls victim to tourist crush. The same is true for the Costa Brava, Spain's other internationally famous beach resort area, which lies in northeastern Spain.  However, the Costa del Sol is far more sophisticated than the Costa Brava. The latter can be somewhat tacky, rowdy and boorish.

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When to come

The two best months for visiting the Costa del Sol are May and September.

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Daytrips

Rushed for time? The Costa del Sol is strategically located for day tripping. Local tour organizations can "bungee cord" you to established travel destinations like Cordoba, Gibraltar, Granada, Seville, and even Tangiers, Morocco.

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