Costa del Sol Hotspots - Fast Holiday Facts

Benalmadena

Benalmadena on Spain’s Costa del Sol attracts high numbers of British self catering holidaymakers each year. With its award-winning port full of luxury yachts, innovative architecture,lively nightlife, huge variety of restaurants, bars and clubs, plus the nearby Sea-Life aquarium, Selwo Marina, Tivoli World theme park and mountain-top cable car, Benalmadena is the ideal self-catering holiday destination for all the family.

Cabopino

If you’re looking for self catering holiday accommodation on the Costa del Sol, it doesn’t come any better than this. From its 18-hole golfcourse to its beautiful marina and perfect sandy beach, Cabopino is a real gem of a place. A laid back and tranquil area, it has great restaurants overlooking the yachts in the port, plus fun bars with food and music on the beach.

Calahonda

A clean, well-established residential community popular with the British, Calahonda is a town packed with of interesting shops, bars and restaurants, plus a fantastic beach. With plenty of good quality rental accommodation, it’s always been a popular destination forself-catering holidaymakers. A road train provides transport around the town,which also has the only exit on the toll road between Mijas and Marbella.

Elviria

For those seeking the highest quality, modern self-catering rental holiday accommodation, Elviria has it all.Just ten minutes from Marbella, it’s a fine forested residential area featuring some of the best beaches and golf courses on the coast, as well as beautiful new apartments and villas stretching inland towards the mountains. Elviria has many fashionable bars and restaurants and is convenient for shops and banks.

Estepona

Estepona is a sizeable yet charming holiday resort town east of Marbella where you’ll find a wide selection of good quality self-catering holiday rental accommodation.Traditional bars, restaurants and shops line the town’s quaint cobbled streets and avenues. A smart seafront promenade features a children’s play area. There are more than 20km of beaches, a bustling marina with bars, cafés and restaurants, and a regular street market.

Las Chapas

Ideal for the more discerning self-catering holidaymaker,Las Chapas is an exclusive tranquil residential area with luxury villas available for holiday rentals. Nestled between Elviria and Cabopino, it has easy access to Marbella’s designer shopping, upmarket beach clubs and gourmet dining, and is less than five minutes drive to Cabopino Port with its beautiful yacht marina, open-air bars, good restaurants, and fine beaches.

Malaga

Málaga is the cultural capital of the Costa del Sol, home to Picasso’s birthplace and museum, and also famed for its shopping, and jazz and film festivals. Boasting pavement cafés, fine wine cellars, and intriguing ‘tapas’ bars, Málaga’s historic centre features the beautiful Baroque cathedral and the Moorish ‘Alcazaba’ fortress amongst its many architecturally interesting monuments.

Marbella

Marbella is one of the world’s most prestigious resort towns and offers every kind of self-catering holiday rental accommodation you could possibly imagine, from luxury villas to deluxe apartments. From the fabulous beach clubs on the Golden Mile, to the gourmet wining and dining in the cobbled streets of the Old Town and the ‘buzz’ of open-air bars and shops in beautiful Orange Square, Marbella truly has it all and because of that is still a favoured location amongst the celebrity jet set.

Mijas Costa

Good quality self-catering rental accommodation in both Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa has always been highly sought after. Mijas Pueblo is just8 kilometres inland and is the epitome of the traditional quaint Andalucian white mountain village with its narrow cobbled streets, pretty flower-filled squares and tiny shops full of arts and handicrafts. One must-see is the breath-taking panoramic view from the beautiful gardens at the top of town, past the bullring.

Nerja

Nerja is the ideal self-catering holiday destination for those who enjoy all manner of water sports, especially scuba-diving. Located right on the coast 50km East of Málaga, it’s also perfect for those who enjoy beach holidays because it boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches and clear waters to be found anywhere on the Costa del Sol. Most of Nerja’s ‘fishing village’ charms have remained unchanged over the years.

Puerto Banus

Puerto Banús is the jet-set location of the Costa del Sol and absolutely the place to be seen. Many modern new developments in the area mean there’s a great deal of high quality self-catering holiday accommodation available. ‘The Port’ as it’s known locally boasts a luxury marina full of private yachts, super cars, fine alfresco dining, open-air quay side bars and expensive designer boutiques.

Riviera del Sol

Located just east of Calahonda, the residential area of Riviera del Sol boasts its own golf course, as well as good shopping and restaurant facilities. The completion of many new developments has breathed fresh life into this well-established area and there’s a great deal of high quality self-catering accommodation to be found.Check out the Aztec Sports Club with its recommended restaurant, and the trendy yet friendly Max Beach bar and restaurant that has great sea views.

San Pedro

San Pedro is a busy town close to Puerto Banús with five large sandy beaches and a wealth of self-catering holiday rental accommodation. Enjoy ‘tapas’ at one of many typically Spanish bars to be found in the pedestrianised main street in the centre of town, while soaking up the local culture and architecture. Close to superb golf courses to the north and east, including Guadalmina, La Quinta and Atalaya Golf.

Sotogrande

For those seeking exclusive self-catering holiday rental accommodation, Sotogrande has some of the most luxurious properties available. With world-renowned Valderrama golf course close by and the smartest purpose-built yacht marina on the Coast, Sotogrande’s exclusive reputation is truly justified.Developments of luxury villas and apartments populate a green and verdant landscape of trees, hills and valleys. Gibraltar is just a short drive away.

Torremolinos

Torremolinos has considerably improved its image over the years and is now one of the most popular self-catering holiday spots on the Costa del Sol. The town has plentiful rental accommodation available plus modern shopping centres, well-kept beaches, a wide variety of bars, good fish restaurants, and an exciting nightlife. A smart beachfront promenade runs by the sea as far as Benalmadena port.