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Address: Paseo Maritimo, S/NTorremolinos

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Costa Del Sol Quick Facts

Time Zone: GMT + 2

Transfer Time: 0.30

Average Flight Time: 3hrs 15mins

Currency: Euro

Language: Spanish - English widely spoken

Temperature

Beach bums should go during the warmer months – you’ll find peak temperatures of about 26°C making the seas a pleasant 23°C and just perfect for taking a dip. If your preference is for the cooler weather, time your trip anywhere from October to April when temperatures can range from 12°C to 19°C.

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When to go

This destination is a true summer paradise but offers tons of attractions for other times of the year. Go off-peak for lower prices and a milder version of that great Costa del Sol weather. Winter is a fantastic time to visit too – the region of Andalucía boasts some of Europe’s best skiing from December to late April. Why not hit the slopes and the sands on the same trip?

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Start your Costa del Sol holidays by exploring some of its best beaches! There’s well over 100 to choose from, like the magnificent Algarrobo Costa or Torrevigia in Benalmádena, meaning that wherever you choose to stay you’ll find a great beach nearby. Enjoy thrilling water sports like paragliding, kitesurfing or even rafting. Soak up history with the iconic Sohail Castle in Fuengirola, or Malaga’s glorious Roman Theatre. Go spelunking in the breathtaking Nerja Caves or relax in the Botanical Gardens of Torremolinos. And why not take a day trip to beautiful Gibraltar? Despite the tourism boom, there are plenty of smaller towns that retain their authentic Spanish charm like the unspoilt village of Mijas Pueblo – always worth a visit!

Holidays to the Costa del Sol are a smorgasbord of appetising options from fine dining to affordable family favourites. As well as a range of family-friendly restaurants and diners, you will find plenty of small-scale local Spanish fare for that truly authentic experience. You’ll encounter more local delicacies than you can savour in just one trip. There’s tapas on tap and no holiday to the Costa del Sol is complete without experiencing the beachfront bars known as chiringuitos. Here, you’ll get famous Andalusian seafood dishes like Espetos. And, grownups can enjoy the coast’s incredible wines made locally in some of the region’s finest vineyards.

With endless entertainment for adults and kids of all ages, you couldn’t find a more family-friendly destination than the Costa del Sol. Lounge by the seaside, get the adrenaline pumping with quad-biking, or jeep safaris in the National Parks, enjoy go-karting or any of fun-filled family days on offer on this sun-soaked coast. Younger kids will love the kiddies parks scattered around the Costa del Sol, like Kidz Kingdom in Estepona or Sould Park in Fuengirola. You’ll also find tons of parks with green areas and playgrounds like La Bateria Park in Torremolinos. Visit the iconic Tivoli World theme park just 20 minutes south of Malaga, the family entertainment Mecca of the Costa del Sol. After that, visit the tapirs, tigers, orangutans and more at the eco-friendly Bioparc Fuengirola. Splash around the Parque Acuático Mijas in Mijas-Costa, brave the Crocodile Park in Torremolinos, the Selwo safari park in Estepona or the Butterfly Farm in Benalmádena.

Blue seas and golden sands – its beaches are one of the top reasons the Costa del Sol remains such a popular holiday destination. Each of its popular resorts boasts its own beautiful beaches from bustling strips of sand by the marina to quiet coves away from it all. In Nerja, relax on Burriana Beach. These golden sands are popular with holidaymakers and it’s great for watersports. Playa Malapesquera near Benalmadena is beloved by beachgoers of all strips. El Faro Beach in Marbella is just a stone’s throw from the stunning seaside promenade. Torremolinos, Estepona, Malaga – all boast their own gorgeous beaches and all over the Costa del Sol you’ll find beaches awarded the coveted Blue Flag award for their cleanliness and safety. So, Costa del Sol holidays are simply perfect for beach lovers!