The Costa del Sol continues to be a popular choice for Brits looking to head abroad in search of some much needed sunshine. Recent figures released by online flight comparison website SkySkanner revealed that Malaga Airport was the second most searched destination during the past three months.

As the British economy takes a steady climb out of the recession that dogged last summer causing many Brits to rethink their annual holiday plans and stay in the UK, more of us are begining to travel abroad again with the promise of lower prices and guaranteed sun.

The pound is currently at its strongest position in two years against the Euro and with a recent survey revealing that Spain is the best value European holiday destination its easy to see why Spain and indeed the Costa del Sol are at the top of many peoples destination choices.

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.