The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Europeans and in particual us Brits, with thousands of us flying over to Malaga every year to enjoy what the Costa del Sol has to offer. We’ve taken a look at exactly what makes the Costa del Sol such as popular holiday destination…

Great climate
The Costa del Sol is regarded as having one of the worlds finest climates. Average temperatures range between 36°C in July and August and 15°C in January so whether your there for a summer holiday or a winter break you can be sure the weather will be great. The Mediterranean Sea also offers a cool breeze to give the region a pleasant climate all year around.

A unique range of resorts
The Costa del Sol is a large region made up of a great range of towns and villages that have developed into holiday hotspots. There are traditional Spanish towns such as Estepona and quite villages like Pueblo that are ideal for holiday makers looking to relax and escape the rush of everyday life. The Costa del Sol also caters for party animals and offers some of Europe’s most prestigious nightlife in Marbella and Puerto Banus.

Great natural wonders
The Costa del Sol has some lovely areas of natural beauty that offer a refreshing contrast to the urbanised tourist resorts. The Malaga region boasts 23 natural parks including Montes de Malaga and Sierra de las Nieves to name just two. Behind the coastline the region becomes hilly and there are plenty of parks, small forests and lakes where you can enjoy being at one with nature with a fantastic climate.

Plenty of accommodation choices
With such a wide range of resorts it’s no real surprise that the Costa del Sol has a vast array of accommodation for holidaymakers. Whether you’re looking for a luxury 5 star hotel, a large private family villa or a stylish seafront apartment the Costa del Sol is bound to have something to suit your taste and ensure you have the best holiday possible.

Cheap flights
Thanks to the introduction of low cost air travel flights to the Costa del Sol are now available for the same price as a train journey between two UK cities, and sometimes even less!
Many budget carriers including Jet2, Easyjet, BMI Baby and Ryan Air offer regular flights to Malaga Airport and if you book well in advance there are some fantastic bargains to be had.

English speakers
It is nice to visit a foreign country and really feel like your away from home and escaping everyday life, but it’s also nice to have a few home comforts and the language is certainly one thing that many Brits find most challenging when on holiday abroad. On the Costa del Sol almost everyone speaks English and there is a huge expat community in the region, so you really do get the best of both worlds, Spanish culture with English speakers!

Brilliant Nightlife
For holidaymakers looking to let their hair down and enjoy some of Europe’s finest nightlife the Costa del Sol is the perfect choice. The glamorous town of Marbella and its port of Puerto Banus have a great range of bars and nightclubs with international reputations. Most of the other Costa del Sol resorts offer a good choice of evening entertainment with varying degrees of intensity!

Plenty to do
The Costa del Sol is packed with attractions suitable for everyone. For families there are some fantastic water parks and beaches offering a range of waters ports. For couples and groups there are some fantastic restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Anyone looking for culture and history won’t be disappointed either as the Costa del Sol has plenty of interesting historic buildings and sights to see.

Lovely beaches
The Costa del Sol stretches over 100 miles of fantastic coastline and therefore it’s no surprise that the region has some of Spain’s best beaches. The Mediterranean Sea is warm and inviting and the golden sand is soft and perfect for laying back and sunbathing on. There are some developed beaches such as Torremolinos that have modern promenades with beach cafes, restaurants and tourist shops. There are also some nice quiet beaches such as La Galera that are perfect for escaping the busy resorts.

Great Restaurants
One of the most enjoyable things about being on holiday is the chance to dine out in fine restaurants every night! The Costa del Sol has some fantastic restaurants offering a wide variety of food including some of the finest fresh sea food you will ever eat. Whatever gets your taste buds going you’ll find something that suits you in the Costa del Sol.

These are just some of the many highlights that the Costa del Sol offers to tourists and holidaymakers. So if you’re planning to visit the Costa del Sol take a look at our great range of Costa del Sol villas and apartments.