The Costa del Sol (literally "Costa del Sol" or "Costa del Sol") is a region in southern Spain in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coast towns and communities of the coast of the Province of Malaga and the eastern part of the Campo de Gibraltar in Cadiz. Previously made up solely of a series of small fishing settlements, today the region is a world-renowned tourist destination. The Costa del Sol is situated between two lesser known coastal regions, the Costa de la Luz and the Costa Tropical.

In 2016, 22 of the beaches on the Costa del Sol obtained the Blue Flag. This is the gold standard for hygiene and public facilities, so wherever you go you will always be close to a first-class beach. The weather also helps, as the Costa del Sol has the longest beach season in Iberian Spain, with constant heat from early April to late October. Even in the off-season, it's usually sunny, and daily highs will be in the late teens. As for the best? If you want peace and seclusion then the pebble cove at Playa del Canuelo near Nerja is for you. If you need a little more life, Torremolinos is just as good today as it was when the first tourists started arriving in the 1950s.

Many holidaymakers find it impossible to resist the call of the Mediterranean and need to row, windsurf and dive to their heart's content. Fortunately, there is a beachside water sports center at every resort on the Costa del Sol. They'll give you your license plate and outfit you with all the gear for anything from jet skiing to parasailing. There are also tourist ports along the coast, the launching pad for unforgettable jet boat rides or cruises to watch whales and dolphins. Divers are not far behind either, with PADI licensed centers in Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Marbella.