Costa del Sol resorts are very popular with tourists not only in the summer, but also in the winter months – a unique place with a mild subtropical climate. Thanks to the mountains that protect the resorts from cold winds, the average annual temperature is 20° С. Incidentally, Costa del Sol translates from Spanish as ‘Sunshine Coast’ – the best description of any resort in the area. The annual number of sunny days is the highest in Spain, at around 320 days per year. Therefore, Costa del Sol resorts account for about 35% of the total number of tourists visiting Spain. It is here that many Hollywood stars, famous sportsmen and politicians choose to live.
The Costa del Sol gives you the freedom to choose – whether it’s dancing until dawn, sailing on a yacht, surfing, walking the streets during the day or relaxing on the beach. In high season, it’s fun and lively: beach discos until dawn, luxury yachts full to the brim – the streets party 24 hours a day.
The capital of the Costa del Sol is Malaga. This year-round sunny city has everything you could want – 2,800 years of history, stunning scenery, sea, mountains, countless places of interest, fantastic food, endless shopping opportunities and a vibrant nightlife and music scene! Malaga is all the rage and is extremely popular for both weekend breaks and longer stays.
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From Malaga airport, driving south along the coast, you will find.
Torremolinos has a solid reputation as one of the most traditional and oldest resorts on the coast, with the first holiday trips dating back to the 1930s.
Benalmadena – hotels here are located near the coast, while the village itself is higher up on the mountainside. From the cable car you can admire the whole coastline from the top all the way to Gibraltar.
Fuengirola – a favourite destination for Finns, a “winter home” for many, the town even has Finnish restaurants and other services.
Marbella – this destination offers luxury and is a favourite holiday destination for the more affluent, thanks to its great hotels and facilities. In the harbour you can admire one luxury yacht after another and the streets are lined with fast sports cars.
Estepona – There are several golf courses near the town and they attract players from all over Europe. All offer a great setting for a varied holiday in a Spanish atmosphere.
The city of Malaga offers 14 kilometres of stunning beaches. The beaches are easily accessible by public transport. The lovely year-round warm climate allows swimming and sunbathing at least 8 months of the year.
– The stunning sandy beaches of Fuengirola and Marbella in particular attract sun worshippers
– All beaches on the Costa del Sol offer a range of activities and water sports
In Malaga, history is everywhere – under your feet, in the buildings and in the art. There are more than 30 museums and many other attractions. We recommend you check them out. Here are some of the most popular:
– Malaga Museum (for archaeology and fine arts)
– Vine Museum ( the story of the city told through wine)
– Carmen Thyssen Museum (19th century paintings about social history and customs)
– Pablo Picasso Museum (the famous painter was from Malaga)
– Museums of contemporary art – archaeology – glass
– La Concepción, Botanical and Historical Gardens
– La Malagueta Bullring
– Alcazaba Fortress
Holidaymakers can hop on a bus for a sightseeing tour or hire a car, bike or go on a boat trip. The local train is a convenient way to travel between cities. You can choose a themed tour for a few hours or a whole day – such as visits to castles, museums or gastronomic excursions to tapas bars or markets.
Here are a few places to visit:
Ronda – one of Spain’s white villages, located about 60 kilometres north of Marbella, charms with its stunning views.
Gibraltar – the most popular day trip destination on the coast, a self-governing British territory whose most popular attraction is a limestone cliff. On a clear day, you can see as far as Tangier in Morocco from Gibraltar.
Mijas Pueblo – another white village with a car-free centre and a stunning view of the coastline from the observation deck. From here you can go hiking on marked trails in the mountains.
In addition:
Torremolinos: Aqualand – water park, Crocodilos Park
Benalmandena: Parque de Paloma – bird park, Sealife – aquarium, Selwo Marina – dolphinarium
– Feria International de Pueblos in Fuengirola at the end of April, a carnival atmosphere for several days
– Semana santa, Easter week celebrations with parades in different cities
– Picasso month in Malaga in October, many events to celebrate Picasso’s birthday
– Malaga Film Festival, a festival for Spanish cinema in the spring from March to April
The Mediterranean climate invites you to spend a happy and enjoyable time. In the evening, the coast radiates positive energy and offers countless possibilities for an evening out for everyone – a quiet and atmospheric evening of wine and conversation or a heady night of partying in nightclubs until dawn. There are bars, clubs and discos to suit all tastes, budgets and ages. Note that Spanish nightlife starts late (many clubs don’t open until 11pm). Dress is casual and there is a wide variety of styles.
Málaga in particular has great shopping, as do other coastal destinations. Shopping is exciting because of the fascinating mix of old forms and traditions and new modern styles and fashions. Small traditional ‘family boutiques’ sit side by side with large glass shopping malls. Even if you’re not planning to buy anything, you can spend time window shopping in a variety of different shopping streets.
As well as the usual souvenirs, you’ll find colourful local handicrafts – Spanish ceramics (plates, tiles, wall lamps), leather goods, organic clothing and much more.
You can’t imagine Andalusia without a food market – traditionally held outdoors or set up like a big shop. Roasted almonds, chestnuts and sweet potatoes, Jamon Serrano (ham), cheese, Malaga wine, olive oil and the famous Andalusian sardines!
Airlines: many airlines fly to Malaga. With us you always get the best price.
Airport: Málaga Airport
Distance from the airport: the distance from the airport to the centre of Málaga is 8 km, to other destinations it is about 0.5 – 1 hour by car.
Language: spanish
Time difference: -1 hour to Finland
Passport: Finnish citizens need a valid passport or chip card to travel to Spain
Climate: subtropical-Mediterranean climate. Very mild winters and hot summers. Rainy only for about one and a half months, mainly in winter. 8 months of summer with an average daytime temperature of 23.3°C and 13.7°C at night.
Currency: euro
Tipping: not included. We tend to give 5 – 10% of the bill
Water: bottled water is recommended
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