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The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world: its miles of beautiful, sandy beaches and fantastic weather have kept tourists flocking back year after year to resorts like Calahonda, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella. The Costa del Sol caters to the young and old alike, Offering a host of entertainment choices for both natives and visitors.
The coast boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-class golf courses, to the extent that it is often dubbed "The Costa del Golf." For families there are theme parks, including water parks, go-karting, safari parks and many beautiful public gardens.
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Fuengirola is probably most famous for its five miles of sandy beaches, with magnificent views of the Mediterranean and the coastline.With a new wider promenade and plenty of palm trees interspersed with colourful flower beds and bench seating, Fuengirola sea front is a favourite place for tourists and local families alike. The beaches along Fuengirola, Los Boliches - Gaviotas and Torreblanca hold a European blue flag. Over the years with these and other developments it has replaced Torremolinos and is now probably the most popular tourist resort on the Costa del Sol.
Marbella is the choice of the rich and famous. Set against the stunning backdrop of the "La Concha" mountain Marbella is a mixture of old and new, with typical Andalusian houses to be found along the picturesque alleys of Marbella's Old Town. A favourite area to visit is the beautiful Plaza de los Naranjos in the Old Quarter, And is surrounded by restaurants and cafés making it a perfect place to unwind and watch the world go by.
Marbella's main boulevard is home to many stylish boutiques and shops, while the gardens at "Parque de la Alameda" make a nice place to sit and relax. Dedicated to the artist Salvador Dali, there are copies of his sculptures along its length and leading down to the promenade. The Parque de la Constitución has its own little amphitheatre which is the venue for outdoor productions during the summer months.
Puerto Banus is right next to its glamorous big sister, Marbella. And it's every bit as glitzy. A Spanish alternative to St Tropez, this party port is all about the see-and-be-seen lifestyle. We're talking a marina packed with sleek millionaires' yachts. Shiny super-cars purring through the streets. And a shopping scene that's all about names - Chloe, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, it's all here. You can almost smell the money. So it's little wonder it's such a hit with the jet-set. Everyone from celeb royalty to real-life royals have been papped on their summer holidays here. It's not unusual to see the likes of Cheryl and Ashley Cole or the Westlife boys strolling along the seafront.
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