Property for sale in the Costa Del Sol

Costa del Sol is the most developed part of Spain’s many coastal areas. The Mediterranean water is warm and safe. Many towns have recently modernised "paseo maritimos" (promenades) and it is said, more jet skis per capita than anywhere else in Europe. The Costa del Sol is the best known and most popular place for the beach scene, and the millions of tourists who visit each year are evidence of the variety of activities to meet all needs. East and West of Malaga airport the selection of beaches and resorts is never ending. Playa Nueva Andalucia offers a number of trendy beach clubs in a picturesque setting. Puerto Banús without doubt is the place to be seen and the Paparazzi are usually out in force. In contrast to the hustle bustle of the trendy beach scene, just west of El Faro, El Charcón Beach is a quiet 940 meter stretch of beach where you can hire a beach bed to enjoy a quiet corner of sun. El Cabo Rocoso Beach is a rocky beach, marked by the ancient watchtower creating a natural border between Calahonda and La Cala. The beach is next to the Playa Marina urban complex and it is somewhat quieter than the other Mijas Costa beaches and a pleasant spot for morning walks all year round. It is also good for watersports as well as hiring water sport equipment and beach beds.

Local festivals are a part of Andalucian life and no visit would be complete without the experience, in particular try the carnival festivals that take place in almost every town during Shrove Tuesday. Grapes are harvested in late August and September, and the event, known as La Vendimia, is often accompanied by a fiesta. One of the most famous Vendimias takes place at Manilva at the west of the Costa del Sol.

Malaga Airport is 8 kilometres west of the city of Malaga and is the main place of arrival for the region. The airport is next to the main A7 coast road that links to the AP7 Autopista del Sol motorway for Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella and Gibraltar to the west and Malaga, Nerja, Granada the East.

Many international airlines offer regular scheduled services to Malaga, as well as numerous charter companies. The Spanish state owned national airline, Iberia is Spain's major international carrier. Cheap charter flights to Spain, including Malaga, are common from many European countries, particularly Britain, Germany and Scandinavia.