ALMUNECAR, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Almunecar is built on a promontory between the two river estuaries of the Rio Verde and Rio Seco. Over the years the river deltas silted up and the shorefront now comprises the two main beaches of Playa Puerta del Mar and the Playa San Cristobal.
The two beaches are broken by abrupt cliffs that support the Arab citadel and three large rocks leading out to sea called Penones. The largest El Penon del Santo was once an ancient shrine and today it is home to a huge cross that is illuminated in the evening.
Almunecar is a warren of steep winding streets that lead from the central square called the Plaza de La Constitucion towards the castle which is the highest and old quarter of town called the Barrio San Miguel.
Worth a visit is the Museo Arqueologico which is home to many Roman and Phoenician artefacts. Just on the outskirts of the old town remains of a Roman and Phoenician cemetary can be found where over 200 tombs have been excavated.
There are many fine restaurants situated around the Plaza de la Constitucion with a variety to suit all tastes.
Almunecar has good bus links to Nerja, Malaga and Almeria with a daily service to Jaen, Sevilla and Granada.
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BENAHAVIS, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Benahavis is a delightful typical white washed Andalucian village nestled in the hills approx 7 kms from the coast between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. The village is renown for its restaurants and is sometimes referred to as the "dining room of the Costa del Sol".
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BENALMADENA COSTA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
The lively resort of Benalmadena Costa is located between the popular resorts of Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Some 2 miles inland from the coast you will find the pretty mountain town of Benalmadena Pueblo which still retains its "Andaluz" flavour of whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets. There is a small museum located here which has an interesting collection of sculptures and ceremics.
The other inland town close by is Arroyo de La Miel which is home to the famous Costa del Sol Tivoli World. It provides hours of entertainment for all the family in the form of great rides and stage shows.
Back in Benalmadena Costa the Puerto Deportivo is the home to a large marina and enjoys a bustling nightlife as many of the Spanish from Malaga descend on the many bars in the area. Benalmadena has a wide range of Family hotels and a range of Costa del Sol apartments to suit all tastes and budgets although the area is perhaps most popular with familes in the summer months and the slightly older guests in the winter off season.
Shopping in Benalmadena is mainly of the tourist variety although some leather goods can be found. There is also a weekly flea market.
Eating out on the Costa del Sol's Benalmadena coast can be an experience as you can find almost all types of restaurants from typical tapas bars to usual fast food outlets to a range of fine dining to be found near the marina area.
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ESTEPONA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Estepona is the most westerly resort on the Costa del Sol and still retains much of a quieter atmosphere compared to its other neighbours.
Primarily a fishing town Estepona has a pleasant promenade and harbour area. The resort is perhaps most suitable for families or couples preferring a quieter less commercialised resort. The main beach hosts a varierty of watersports and is backed by the promenade with a few restaurants. Shopping is centred around the centre of town with a few local shops offering a selection of ceramics and leathergoods.
A variety of Tapas bars and a few local restaurants serving the seafood specialities.
A local bus service runs frequently between Estepona and Marbella with connections less frequently to Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Malaga.
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FRIGILIANA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Nestled in the hills just above the Nerja is the whitewashed village of Frigiliana. You will find a maze of narrow cobbled streets with delightful houses most with fabulous arrays of Bougainvillea or geraniums. The village boasts some good ceramic and pottery shops including some bordegas selling the local wine which is popular. Frigiliana is also of historical importance as it was the scene in 1569 of the last defeat of the Moors of Axarquia.
The village has won the coverted award of the prettiest village in Andalucia presented by the Spanish Tourist board.
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FUENGIROLA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Fuengirola is located midway between Torremolinos to the East and Marbella to the West and is popular with all types of holidaymakers as it provides such a wide range of accommodation.
The sandy beach in Fuengirola stretches for over 6 miles and you can try various watersports including windsurfing and volleyball.
As Fuengirola has a varied cosmopolitan clientele this is reflected in the variety of entertainment and restaurant choice, ranging from the Andalusian traditional tapas (bar snacks) and shellfish dishes to the fast food outlets.
You will find a wide selection of supermarkets and competitively priced shops.
There is the renowned Fuengirola weekly open air market on a Tuesday which is the largest on the coast plus a Saturday boot sale here with the predictably intriguing selection of items on sale.
There is certainly no shortage of things to do for holidaymakers in Fuengirola, ranging from such family fun activities as aqua park, a trip to the zoo and a host of sea sports to a leisurely sight seeing tour on a horse-drawn carriage, or by foot, particularly recommended for Fuengirola's neighbour, Los Boliches which still reflects the ambience of a bygone era with narrow streets, neighbourhood shops and traditional white washed houses which once belonged to the local fishermen.
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ISLA CANELA, COSTA DE LA LUZ, SPAIN.
The resort of Isla Canela is located almost on the border between Spain and Portugal in the Costa de la Luz. Just a 5 minute drive from the town of Ayamonte with its delightful tiled plazas and fishing port.

Isla Canela is a natural island joined by a bridge to Ayamonte where you will find over 7 kms of sandy beaches. The purpose built resort boasts an 18 hole golf course, marina and shopping centre. It location makes it accessible from either Faro airport or Seville. The area is a favourite for wildlife that inhabit the sand dunes and marshes.
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MALAGA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Málaga is the major coastal city of Andalucia and is a lively, historic and very Spanish city. Occupied by the moors until the mid 15th century it became one of the foremost trading centres in the Iberian peninsula. Today Málaga airport is the gateway to the Costa del Sol.
The historic city centre, with the Mediterranean as its backdrop, has wide leafy boulevards, beautiful gardens and some impressive monuments including the magnificent cathedral. The nearby castle which is now a parador (state hotel) with superb panoramic views is also well worth a visit. Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga and there are several galleries showing his work. Málaga’s main theatre the “Teatro Cervantes” is also popular. The 9 day Feria de Málaga in mid August is the biggest and most spectacular summer fair in Andalucia and musicians, dancers, horses and riders in their finery take over the city centre.
Not only is Málaga a cultural centre but it is also a great place to eat out. Málaga’s bars and restaurants stay open very late and this is when the city really comes alive. The happy hour does not start until midnight in some bars! Try the tapas, small portions of different dishes in an Andalusian tradition and the local Málaga wine and soak up the atmosphere in this vibrant city.
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MARBELLA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
The resort of Marbella is perhaps best known as a favourite resort with the rich and famous. Many of the international jet-setters have bought luxurious villas here and spend many months relaxing and enjoying the famous Costa del Sol weather.
There is an old town which still retains its natural charm with whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets. The whole resort has a backdrop of the magnificant Sierra Blanca mountains.
One of the most famous landmarks in Marbella is without doubt the famous marina area of Puerto Banus where the rich and famous moor their million pound water palaces. You can enjoy a drink at one of the marina bars and people watch although beware at a price as these bars charge a high premium for their wonderful location.
The whole resort of Marbella enjoys perhaps some of the finest of Costa del Sol's hotels although recently a number of Costa del Sol apartments have become popular with the middle market clients.
There are a number of smaller beaches in the resort although these are often hard to find as they are not signposted which makes the larger main beach quite crowded in high season.
Shopping in Marbella is made up of classy chic boutiques although you can find some delightful smaller shops in the winding streets of the old town.
Eating out in Marbella is as you would expect quite expensive but there are a wide variety of restaurants. It is possible to find some cheaper beach restaurants serving traditional paella dishes.
Nightlife in the resort is centred around the nightclubs many at Puerto Banus along with the famous casino.
Daytime activities often revolve around the many fine golf courses in the area although there are a variety of tennis courts and watersports available.
This resort is perhaps best suited to couples or golfers who like to sample good accommodation combined with a renowned resort.
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MIJAS COSTA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Mijas Costa is the name given to the beach areas of La Cala and Calahonda nestled between Fuengirola and Marbella. La Cala beach has been awarded the prestigious "Blue Flag" award and has a wide variety of watersports available. Calahonda has a large ex-pat British population and was once known as the English Village on the Costa del Sol as British Doctors, dentists and a wide range of imported British foods could be readily obtained.
Mijas Costa has lots of small coves and pretty beaches and also boasts some of the Costa del Sol's most famous golf courses.
Certainly worth a visit is the pretty white village of Mijas Costa nestled in the mountains above Mijas Costa and Fuengirola. Spectacular views of the coast await you combined with the narrow cobbled streets and geranum window pots so typical of these little Andalucian villages. Local crafts from Mijas include linen and wicker items and not to mention the locally made bread and honey.
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NERJA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Nerja is situated on the eastern end of the Costa del Sol approx 32 miles from Malaga. For many years Nerja escaped the mass tourism markets that found their way to the rest of the coast and was predomimently a resort with villas and apartments and a large ex-pat community. This changed slightly with the inclusion of new hotels that sprung up on the undeveloped coastline bordering the town. Despite this the resort still has a charm all of its own with narrow side streets and the famous "Balcon de Europa" and main square with the delightful church of the Iglesia del Salvador.
Nerja boasts 5 beaches in total although perhaps the best is the Burriana Beach where you can sample some of the best seafood beach restaurants serving Paella on the coast. You can still watch the fishermen landing their catches whilst you drink your sangria.
Shopping is centred around the narrow streets of the town where you will find a variety of chic boutiques.
Eating out here is varied and you will find a wide choice of food to suit all tastes including local dishes.
Excursions from Nerja include the famous Caves of Nerja which were found by a group of local boys back in 1957 and is home to the world's largest known stalactite at 63metres long.
The little village of Frigiliana which is nestled in the hills high above Nerja is perhaps one of the most picturesque of the whitewashed villages on the Costa del Sol and has won many awards.
Both Nerja and Frigiliana have very steep hills and may not be suitable for us less mobile guests. Most suited to couples or our silver surfer guests although there are a few clubs to keep the younger set occupied.
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PUERTO BANUS, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN
Puerto Banus is the most fashionable resort in Southern Spain. The busy Marina is home to some of the most improssive yachts in the World. Puerto Banus is the ideal place to relax and admire the yachts whilst have a drink or something to eat on the waterfront.
As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than it's fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then there are plenty of these too.
Notably the premier Spanish department store El Corte Ingles with it's five stories, and the Marina Banus Shopping Centre are two of the most popular locations that shoppers head for.
Alternatively, a visit to the weekly market held in the bullring each Saturday morning is a great way to buy both local products and holiday souvenirs!
Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation. It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these are great areas for doing a bit of 'star spotting'!
There are several Golf Clubs in Puerto Banus, including La Quinta, Los Naranjos, Las Brisas and Aloha or why not visit the 1998 Ryder Cup Course of Valderrama! Tennis courts are available at Hotel PYR and there is also the Los Granados Tennis Club in Puerto Banus with three tennis courts and two paddle tennis courts. Puerto Banus also boast the only multi cinema complex in the Costa del Sol.
As with Marbella, Puerto Banus enjoys it's own micro-climate and boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year, with a year round average temperature of 19 degrees
Puerto Banus is definately the place "to see and be seen".
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SAN PEDRO DE ALCANTARA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
San Pedro is in an eviable position between Marbella 10kms west and the Sierra de Ronda mountains. It still retains the charm of an unspoilt pueblo with little winding narrow streets with small shops and tapas bars. The beachfront boasts a modern promenade with an array of great seafood restaurants.
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TORREMOLINOS, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Torremolinos was perhaps the first resort on the Costa del Sol to cater for the needs of the mass tourism market. Located just 10miles from Malaga. The resort is perhaps best suited to our livelier clients or the more mature couples in the winter months.
Two distinct beach areas dominate the resort with the Playamar to the east and the Carihuela to the west.
The seafront has undergone a major refurbishment recently and a new promenade runs from La Carihuela through to Benalmadena. La Carihuela offers a great beach by day and a delightful array of seafood restaurants by night.
There is still a maze of alleyways centred around the Calle San Miguel which gives a flavour of the old town and offers lots of small bars frequented by the locals.
Shopping in Torremolinos offers something for everyone from the souvenir shops to the small boutiques which can still be found.
Eating out in the resort is certainly cosmopolitan with everything from fast food outlets to fine seafood restaurants.
Entertainments in Torremolinos are varied and bars and clubs abound. During the day the large waterpark is a firm favourite with our family clients and the public transport to the other main resorts on the Costa del Sol is good.
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TORROX COSTA, COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN.
Torrox Costa is situated in the east of the Costa del Sol between Nerja and Torre del Mar. Popular with ex-pats who have made their home here with the cosmopolitain mix of other europeans. The sandy beach here is ideal and there are plenty of beachfront restaurants and bars. There are the Roman remains of a necropolis and villa just west of the lighthouse. If you venture back into the hills behind Torrox Costa you will come upon the whitewashed town of Torrox where you will still witness the typical Andalucian way of life.
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