TOWNS OF THE COSTA DEL SOL

 

COSTA DEL SOL INFORMATION

Information of towns on the Costa del Sol
 
Information of towns on the Costa del Sol
 
Algarrobo
 
Algarrobo
Algarrobo is located on the sun and wine route of the Axarquia region in Malaga. Its a coastal area, bordering of the province od the Granada, with a beautiful coastline full of coves and sandy beaches. Within the region, we can find find the villages of Algarrob Costa, and important tourist centre and Mezquitilla, a village with a great sea-faring . . . . .
   
     
Algarrobo Costa
 
Algarrobo Costa
The popular coastal resort of Algarrobo-Costa is a short drive away from Algarrobo. It is a great favourite with national and international tourists with its wide beaches and fresh seafood bars and restaurants. The recently completed golf course, Baviera, can be reached easily from here and the new coastal motorway provides quick and easy access . . . . .
   
     
Alhaurin
 
     
Alhaurin de la Torre
 
     
Alhaurin el Grande
 
     
Alhaurín Golf
 
     
Almayate
 
     
Árchez
 
Árchez
The small area of the municipality of Archez –only 5 square kilometres- confers an almost domestic character upon this territory that is reaffirmed by the landscape itself, which except for the nearby Tejeda and Almijara mountain ranges seems to shun the spectacular geographic features that are the norm in La Axarquía. The valley of the river tha . . . . .
   
     
Axarquia
 
     
Benalmadena
 
Benalmadena
Benalmadena is located 16KM to the West of Malaga. Benalmadena's tourism occurred after that of Torremolinos' and it has managed to maintain an excellent family holiday enviroment. Because of its beautiful marina this is one of the busiest tourist areas with crowded beaches, an abundance of bars and restaurants that cater for all tastes. . . . . .
   
     
Cabopino
 
     
Calahonda
 
     
Caleta de Vélez
 
Caleta de Vélez
A small village which sprang up around the fishing port, where each day a quaint fish auction takes place. A pleasure harbour also stands in the same area, while all manner of tourist facilities are to be found in the vicinity, such as apartments, restaurants and shops. Located just 5 min. from Torre del Mar. 30 min. from the international airpor . . . . .
   
     
Campillos
 
     
Cartama
 
     
Casabermeja
 
     
Casares
 
Casares
The beautiful white village of Casares with its quaint restaurants, craft shops and local bars, is suspended high on the hillside offering stunning panoramic views of the sea towards Gibraltar and the North African coast. The narrow streets of Casares weave and climb from the village square with inviting bodegas and tapas bars ideally situated to . . . . .
   
     
Chilches
 
Chilches
Chilches is one of those towns, characterized by the hospitality and gentle nature of its people, with art and culture, where time does not seem to fly by, where calm and peace prevails. It is far away from the big and crazy cities very close to pleasant tourist centres such as: Nerja, a town with celebrated and beautiful coves; Granada, with its M . . . . .
   
     
Churriana
 
Churriana
This spanish village of Churriana has now grown in size quite considerably. Located only 5 minutes from Malaga airport and the beach. There is a multi-national community, although the centre of the village retains its Spanish charm. The area offers all types of properties from townhouses to villas. . . . . .
   
     
El Morche
 
     
Elviria
 
Elviria
Elviria is a very popular residential area located only 10 minutes drive from Marbella. Malaga airport lies only 20 minutes away and only 50 minutes to Gibraltar. There are a lot of new developments in the Elviria area due to the proximaty of the beaches and golf courses. To accomodate the influx of people a new commercial centre has been built pro . . . . .
   
     
Estación de Cártama
 
     
Estepona
 
Estepona
Estepona is about 30km west of Marbella and is a coastal town that retains much of the traditional Spanish charm. Estepona has wonderful long sandy beaches and a recently constructed wide promenade with flowers, palm trees and pretty seating areas. Away from the seafront of Estepona, the old town is very picturesque, with cobbled alleyways cramm . . . . .
   
     
Frigiliana
 
Frigiliana
Frigiliana is a 5 minute drive inland from the coast of Nerja. Sub-tropical fruits and vegetables are grown in Frigiliana, as well as olives and grapes for the excellent, sweet dry wines of the region. Frigiliana is perhaps the best-preserved Moorish settlement in the entire province and has received several prizes for its beauty and conservation. . . . . .
   
     
Fuengirola
 
Fuengirola
Fuengirola is located only 15 minutes from Malaga airport. With long sandy beaches and endless cafe bars and speciality fish restaurants this is a very popular tourist resort. There are an abundance of hotels to suit all budgets and a marina that is about to undergo sustantial expansion. Fuengirola has everything to offer visitors and those wishing . . . . .
   
     
La Cala
 
La Cala
La Cala is located in Mijas Costa which is a fast growing and popular resort. The main shopping complex is just about finished and the beach is very sandy with many restaurants taking advantage of this. Easily accessable, just off the N340 about 20 minutes from Malaga. There are a mixture of old and new houses in La Cala both complimenting one anot . . . . .
   
     
La Quinta
 
La Quinta
A few minutes inland from Puerto Banus will take you to La Quinta, one of the most prestigious golfing areas on the coast. Set high on the rolling hills with beautiful unspoilt views down to the coast and beyond, this area offers the facilities of the 5 star Westin Hotel as well as the bar and restaurants of the La Quinta Golf and Country Club. . . . . .
   
     
Malaga
 
     
Manilva
 
     
Marbella
 
Marbella
Marbella has a individuality which can be best appreciated by exploring the back streets in the old part of town. One of the prettiest places in Marbella is the 'Orange Square' located just off the main street. The plaza is lined with buildings, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros and is a hub of activity day and night. Be sure to explore . . . . .
   
     
Mijas
 
Mijas
Mijas is a typical Andalucian village, high above Fuengirola with spectacular views of the coast. Since the village of Mijas was first discovered in the sixties, close to sixty nationalities have made the pueblo their home. Very popular with tourists the village of Mijas has retained its quaint traditions, cobbled streets and one of the most unusua . . . . .
   
     
Nerja
 
Nerja
Nerja is a popular holiday resort located 50 kilometers east of Malaga. Originally Nerja was a small fishing village, but now there is a large ex-pat community with a population of over 10,000. Boasting many kilometers of sandy beaches and clear water coves. The old part of the town is still remains virtually unchanged with typical Spanish features . . . . .
   
     
Nueva Andalucia
 
     
Puerto Banus
 
Puerto Banus
Although it has a reputation as the playground for the rich and famous there is a lot more to the area of Puerto Banus. The main attraction is the marina that has the most impressive collection of Yachts. There are large shopping centres and often an evening market in the plaza. Located only 30 minutes from Malaga airport and 5 minutes drive to Mar . . . . .
   
     
Puerto de la DuQuesa
 
Puerto de la DuQuesa
The marina at Duquesa is renowned as one of the prettiest on the coast. The sheltered harbour area offers full marina services for boating enthusiasts as well as a selection of bars, coffee shops and restaurants, and small boutique shops in which to browse. A craft market is also held twice weekly in the port and is popular with locals and touris . . . . .
   
     
Rincón De La Victoria
 
Rincón De La Victoria
This seaside village, surrounded by tropical vegetation and large extensions of sugar cane plantations, is situated 12.5km east of Malaga. With 9km of beaches, bathed by the warm Mediterranean Sea, Rincon de la Victoria offers the tourist all the necessar . . . . .
   
     
Riviera del Sol
 
     
San Pedro
 
San Pedro
The coastal town of San Pedro is in an ideal position, just 10 kilometres west of Marbella, yet within just a few minutes drive of the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range. An ancient farming community, once famous for sugar cane, today San Pedro is a town refreshingly unspoilt by tourism. The central plaza, with its old par . . . . .
   
     
Sayalonga
 
Sayalonga
The area of Sayalonga runs inland between Algorrobo and Competa covering a large and beautiful mountain area. The scenery in and around Sayalonga is virtually untouched by development making it a very tranquil area with peaceful mountain views leading down to the sea. The main produce is olives and grapes which are usually grown on terraces. The vi . . . . .
   
     
Sotogrande
 
Sotogrande
Located just 20 minutes away from Gibraltar and 50 minutes from Malaga, Sotogrande has become an exclusive and luxurious residential urbanization set in beautiful lush surroundings with breathtaking views of Gibraltar, the Straits and on a clear day, the Rif Mountains on the northwest coast of Africa. A golfers haven, Sotogrande has five intern . . . . .
   
     
Torre Del Mar
 
Torre Del Mar
Torre Del Mar, is one of the main touristic resorts of the Costa Del Sol. This town also has its own histroy, as shown by the Phoenician and Carthaginian Tombs which have been found at the mouth of the river Velez. Its 4 kilometres of beaches offer all th . . . . .
   
     
Torremolinos
 
Torremolinos
Having cleaned up its past image over recent years, Torremolinos has evolved into an attractive and appealing resort noted for its clean sandy beaches and variety of entertainment. It's hard to believe that only forty years ago Torremolinos was little more than a village.Excellent for those wishing to shop, with its exclusive boutiques and gift sho . . . . .
   
     
Torrox
 
Torrox
Torrox has all the enchantment and magic of the white Andalusian village, and the ideal conditions to enjoy the sun and the sea on its Mediterranean coast. A typical and bright village, clear water beaches with surroundings that remain untouched in most a . . . . .
   
     
Torrox-Costa
 
     
Velez Malaga
 
Velez Malaga
Velez Malaga is the capital of the Axarquia, at the southeastern part of the province of Malaga. There is a world of things for the tourist to discover. Ranging from Velez Malaga's numerous beaches with clear waters, to its inland mountains with extraordinary countryside and amazingly beautiful hillside, reservoirs, rivers and white villages. Velez . . . . .
   
     
Villafranco de Guadalhorce
 
     
     
 

Towns on the Costa del Sol - Spain