Costa del Sol

Travel Guide

A coastal town with a stone wall, beach umbrellas, and rocky cliffs.
A narrow street with outdoor seating, a bell tower, and a tiled pavement.
A cobblestone path, a wrought iron fence, and a mountainous landscape in the background.
A scenic overlook with a view of a valley, mountains, and a stone building with arches.
A beach with umbrellas, a boat, and a rocky cliff with houses.

The Costa del Sol offers both tranquillity and fun, in surroundings that have been recognised worldwide for its leisure offerings as well as its famous visitors.

Enjoy a holiday in the Costa del Sol, one of the most prestigious tourist coastlines in Europe. The Costa del Sol covers a group of towns from the province of Malaga to Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz, and receives more than a third of all tourists to Andalusia. Sports lovers will enjoy its ideal location for water activities, while those who seek sophistication can play on any of the more than 70 golf courses in the area, mainly located between the towns of Mijas and Estepona. Horse fans can head to any of the many equestrian centres in the area the Hipódromo Costa del Sol is one of the area’s most iconic attractions, with over 3.7 acres of open space looking directly over the tracks, and stands with 2,500 seats.

When you’re enjoying a holiday deal to the Costa del Sol, be sure to take time out to relax on its beaches. Spanning just under 100 miles, it isn’t easy to choose the best one: Burriana, Torreblanca, La Rada, Los Álamos and a never-ending series of areas of great natural beauty.

If you’d like more to do than the typical sun and beach activities, check out the cultural offerings. The best option is to go to the capital of the Costa del Sol, Malaga. If you decide on a package holiday to the Costa del Sol, Malaga offers great architectural beauty, with highlights such as the Alcazaba Fort, the Roman Theatre, which you’ll find at its feet, the Cathedral, Castillo de Gibralfaro and the Atarazanas shipyards. Art lovers will already know that Malaga is the birthplace of an iconic artist, and will definitely want to visit the Picasso Museum, located in the beautiful Renaissance palace of Buenavista, which dates back to the 16th century.

Head to the Costa del Sol and enjoy its excellent climate: over 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of nearly 20 degrees. Get ready to enjoy this spectacular destination!

tent Torremolinos

tent Torremolinos

3 out of 5
Hoyo 28 Torremolinos Malaga
The price is P6,016 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P6,016
P6,617 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Torremolinos. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,379 reviews)
"The location is fantastic, the staff are helpful and friendly, the hotel has a beautiful view of the city and the sea, and the breakfast is excellent. The only downside is the noise from the guests, who don't respect sleep schedules and chat in the hotel corridors late at night ، And the surprise ..."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

tent Torremolinos
METT Marbella Estepona

METT Marbella Estepona

5 out of 5
Urb. Costalita s/n Estepona Malaga
The price is P24,931 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P24,931
P27,424 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Estepona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
METT Marbella Estepona
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella – Puerto Banús

Hard Rock Hotel Marbella – Puerto Banús

4 out of 5
Urb. Nueva Andalucía, s/n Marbella Málaga
The price is P13,545 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P13,545
P14,900 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
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Hard Rock Hotel Marbella – Puerto Banús
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort

Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort

4 out of 5
CN 340 Km 289,50 Nerja Malaga
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Nerja. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Location is amazing, room, pool beach. Really missing a bar with real glasses inside, everything revolves around the pool area. That said great hotel and would return!"

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

Ona Marinas de Nerja Spa Resort
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol

3.5 out of 5
Carretera de Cadiz, km 206 Mijas Malaga
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Mijas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 9 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,304 reviews)
"Very disappointing experience I paid for a sea-view apartment, but the apartment I received did not actually have a sea view. The living-room furniture and equipment were also very old and far from what I expected. The cleaning service included in the booking was another disappointment. They simply ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol
Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol

Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol

5 out of 5
Carretera de Cadiz, km 206 Mijas Malaga
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mijas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol
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