Is Costa del Sol a good holiday?
The Costa del Sol is a great destination for water sports, with endless options for aquatic activities in resorts including Benalmadena, Marbella, Estepona, Malaga and Nerja.
Why is Costa del Sol so popular?
What is Costa del Sol Most Famous For? It won’t surprise too many people to hear that the Costa del Sol is famous for its beaches. The towns along Spain’s ‘Sunshine Coast’ each have several beautiful stretches of sand, though that is often their only similarity. Each has a unique atmosphere and style.
Which is better Fuengirola or Benalmadena?
1. Re: Fuengirola or Benalmadena? Hiya, I’d recommend Benalmadena staying nearer to the Marina/24hr square. Fuengirola is nice, much flatter and has a long street (fish alley) lined with lovely restaurants and quite a number of bars but I wouldn’t say that it would’ve been my cup of tea on a group holiday in my 20’s.
Is Benalmadena beach Sandy?
The beach of Benalnatura is a mixture of rocks and sand while the well-known Tajo de la Soga is a wild beach of great natural beauty located away from civilization and is one of the beaches that you must visit when in Benalmádena.
Is the sea clean in Málaga?
The sea water in Malaga is excellent quality. On the Costa del Sol, the sewage plants we have throughout the province mean that we can enjoy sea water free of fecal microbiology.
What is the coldest month in Costa del Sol?
January
The cool season lasts for 4.1 months, from November 18 to March 20, with an average daily high temperature below 67°F. The coldest month of the year in Costa del Sol is January, with an average low of 46°F and high of 62°F.
Is the sea warm in Costa del Sol?
Today’s Costa del Sol sea temperature is 85 °F.
What does Costa del Sol mean in English?
Coast of the Sun
The Costa del Sol (literally “Coast of the Sun” or “Sun Coast”) is a region in the south of Spain in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coastal towns and communities along the coastline of the Province of Málaga and the eastern part of Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz.
Is Puerto Banus nicer than Marbella?
You have to understand that Marbella is a working town where locals live and work, while Puerto Banús has a much more tourist resort look and feel. Marbella historic centre is one of the most beautiful in the area, very well preserved and lovely to walk.
Is Benalmadena worth visiting?
Benalmadena is one of the most lively towns. Its beautiful top coastal views, diverse attractions and traditional chiringuitos (beach bars) where you can enjoy the local food, and its proximity to Málaga make it one of the most visited towns in Costa del Sol.