BEACHES
TO THE LEFT OF YOU, BEACHES TO THE
RIGHT OF YOU...
Being inland
of the coast makes it possible to
choose from a wide variety of beaches
and resorts on the coast, all of
which are little different in the
distance from the villa.
POPULAR
RESORTS
Benalmadena
The original
settlement on the mountainside,
which still maintains typical Andalucian-style
alleyways and whitewashed houses.
On the coastline, Benalmadena Costa
has become one of the most popular
areas on the Costa del Sol for recreation
and entertainment with many attractive
sandy beaches and a sports harbour
awarded for best International Marine
Port.
Estepona
Estepona
is a fishing village which has managed
to preserve a peaceful town atmosphere
and in places still provides a good
example of a traditional Andalucian
white village. The beaches of Estepona
includes Costa Natura, the nudist
beach, the small and quiet coves
of Playa Cristo and the expansive
beach called La Rada, which is constantly
being awarded for clean waters.
Fuengirola
Thanks to
its privileged position, Fuengirola
is commonly known as the 'Heart
of the Costa del Sol'. And what
a healthy heart it is. True to Andalucian
tradition, Fuengirola is a place
of easy living; relax on tree lined
promenade or along the long beautiful
beach. When evening comes, feast
on gourmet delights in one the many
restaurants that line the streets
before the atmosphere heats up for
a typical night of enjoyment and
fun.
Malaga
Malaga city
has an attractive personality, consisting
of the most refined essences of
Mediterranean tradition with some
of the best fish and seafood cafes
in the province. In this fun-loving
metropolis you can taste the authentic
Spanish life, city style.
Marbella
The choice
of the rich and famous, Marbella
is one of the most colourful and
cosmopolitan resorts of the Costa
del Sol. With 28km of sandy beaches
and a glittering yacht marina, it
has a vast commercial centre and
an Andalucian town centre with attractive
whitewashed houses and tree-lined
squares. Southern Spain's answer
to St Tropez, it is an ideal choice
for those seeking a high standard
of accommodation in a stylish resort.
Mijas
Mijas enjoys
that irresistible combination of
sun, sand and sea sports. Each awarded
the Blue Flag, the beaches at La
Cala are among the best in the province
and an action-lovers heaven: jet
skiing, water skiing, parasending
and more are on offer. Be sure to
experience the chiringuito (small
open-air bars or beach restaurants)
called charm here too, where you
can sample a variety of Spanish
seafood eaten with a favourite holiday
drink tinto verano - red wine topped
up with lemonade.
Puerto
Banus
Just west
of Marbella, Puerto Banus is synonymous
with wealth, fashion, glamorous
and parties - the high life and
nightlife. Characterised by rows
of glistening luxury yachts, the
port boasts a casino, commercial
shopping centre, department stores,
marine observatory and a multi-screen
cinema. With its impressive mountain
backdrop and open ocean views the
setting is near perfect.
Rincon
de la Victoria
Rincón
de la Victoria was a fishing town
up to twenty years ago, but at only
12 kilometres from Malaga, it has
now become an important centre of
both residential and seasonal tourism.
With 3 km. of fine sand beaches
bathed by the warm and clear waters
of the Mediterranean, Rincón
de la Victoria nowadays offers the
tourist all means necessary to enjoy
a good holiday.
Torremolinos
Torremolinos
is the biggest of the Costa del
Sol resorts and probably its most
famous. The 9km of beach are more
often than not packed with groups
of all nationalities making the
most of the sun. Night and day,
Torremolinos is about having fun,
fun and more fun, making it a popular
resort with groups and young couples.
OTHER
SPECIALITY RESORTS
Please do not
hesitate to ask Ken and Pat about
any specialty resorts that you would
like to visit, as their local knowledge
will give you a great advantage
in finding what you are looking
for.
