For good reason the Costa del Sol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It has miles of beautiful sandy beaches and fantastic weather which has kept tourists flocking back year after year to resorts along the Southern Coast
of Spain, like Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella.
Attractions and Places to Visit in Southern Spain
The Costa del Sol caters for young and old, couples, groups and families. It offers
a host of entertainment choices for the locals and especially for the warmly welcomed
visitors as well.
The coast boasts one of the highest concentrations of world class golf courses, to the extent that it is often called "The Costa del Golf".
For families there are theme parks, including great water parks, go-karting, safari parks and many beautiful public gardens. For those younger or livlier visitors the main areas of attraction are Benalmadena's Puerto Marina & '24 hour square' and Marbella's Puerto Banus.
Both Harbours are very trendy and chic, where many of the bars and clubs start to
get busy near midnight and stay open through until dawn.
The history of the Costa del Sol dates back to the Phoenicians and has since been inhabited by Greeks, the Romans and the Moors, all of whom have left their mark on the areas architecture and culture.
Not as well known is the areas culture, even though it is often in the shadow of its neighbour Seville, The Costa and the Malaga province are home to some of the finest entertainment, including Flamenco shows, bull fighting & tapas restaurants.
Map showing the location of Calahonda
