If you are looking for a relaxing sunshine holiday the Costa Del Sol can accommodate. Here you can expect to find sandy beaches, year round warm climate and good range of local attractions.

The Costa Del Sol - situated on the south of the Iberian Peninsula is just as thriving as the the other Costa?s with high rise hotels, ethnic restaurants and every kind of drinking establishment you can think of.

Costa Del Sol is split into two sections - Eastern Costa Del Sol is some what lower key than Western Costa Del Sol which caters for a massive amount of British package holiday makers that flock to its inviting beaches either on the Western side where you have 100 km of beautiful coastline that stretches to Cadiz Province or the Eastern Side that offers 54 km coastline stretching to Malaga City.

Fuengirola is a a very busy town that looks typically like a holiday resort with endless beach front hotels, bars and english restaurants - plenty for all the family to enjoy with its selection of cinemas and weekly markets to explore. Entertainment is priority in this friendly resort, dance until dawn at one of the night-clubs, open air concerts or festivals.

There are plenty things to explore in Fuengirola, a car or public transport will be required to visit some of the roman ruins of Los Boliches or the magnificent Castle of Sohail that is located on the outskirts of the town. Fuengirola is ideally based if you want to explore Andalucia. If all of this is not enough to keep you entertained on holiday, you might be tempted to try one of the many water-sports like scuba diving, jet skiing or water skiing in the sparkling Mediterranean waters.

If all your looking to do is relax then park yourself onto one of the 5 miles of sandy beaches and enjoy a cocktail from the beach side bar.

Benalmadena is a destination appreciated by senior citizens and families with young children as its very quiet and low key compared to other resorts and towns on the Costa Del Sol, if you are looking for a peaceful holiday with uncrowded beaches then this is the place to come.

Benalmadena located just 19 km from Malaga Airport is split into three districts; Benalmadena Pueblo which is vastly expanding into a holiday resort, Arroya De La Miel and Benalmadena Costa where entertainment is plentiful and beaches are busier.

The weather here in Benalmadena is exceptional with year round warm temperatures in the winter months and scorching summer ones, make it an ideal year round package holiday destination with British holidaymakers.

San Pedro De Alcantara situated 10 km west of Marbella, is a perfect holiday hot spot for visiting some of the surrounding towns and cities on the Costa del Sol and beyond.

This once ancient farming community has vastly grown into a beach front oasis with clean golden sand, palm trees and secluded coves to explore. There are many interesting places to visit , one not to miss is the Sierra De Ronda Mountain Range and the many ruins that were once parish churches dating back to the roman period and the weekly market which is said to be one of the best on the Costa Del Sol.

Entertainment is excellent with something for everyone, if you enjoy evening dining you would certainly enjoy the ambience of the restaurants scattered along the beach front. There are bars, night-clubs for the young and young at heart, pretty sidewalk cafes and cosmopolitan wine bars open all year round.

Accommodation is widespread in San Pedro De Alcantara, choose from a selection of beach front hotels and apartments with self catering facilities.



Useful Information

Currency Euro

Language Spanish

Flight Time Approximately 2 - 3 hours

Time Difference GMT + 1 Hour

Eating out Typical three course meal without wine ?9.00

Alcohol Bottle of locally produced wine ?1.80, cup of coffee / tea ?1.10, Glass of Beer ?1.40

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