Costa del Sol is one of the most popular areas of Spain, offering beautiful, gold beaches and long, hot sunny days.

Description

Book your holidays to the Costa Del Sol with Olympic Holidays and you will discover a resort of many contrasts. Droves of British visitors take Coast Del Sol holidays year after year drawn by the sandy beaches, excellent climate, contrasting landscapes and an array of tourist facilities. Costa Del Sol is located on the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain and offers outstanding value for money as well as good quality facilities.

Who goes to Costa Del Sol?

Holidays to the Costa Del Sol offer true variety, so whether your looking for a relaxing family holiday or a lively break filled with vibrant sophisticated nightlife. For those seeking active Costa Del Sol holidays there is plenty to do including hiking and golf.

Destination Profile

Book Costa Del Sol holidays and you will arrive at Spain's most popular holiday destination, lying on the southern coast of Andalusia and benefiting from glorious weather. Costa Del Sol holidays have excellent facilities including great hotels, beautiful beaches, 60 golf courses to name a few. So its easy to see why millions of people book Costa Del Sol holidays each year.

The Costa Del Sol has a number of resorts including Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella & Fuengirola, all with a variety of hotels, villas and apartments. The Costa Del Sol offers an opportunity to sample the culture and tradition of Spain in the small inland towns and villages. Many of the houses were built int to hill side and are in complete contrast to the buildings on the coast. The hills provide a perfect opportunity to pit yourselves against the elements with activities such as hiking, rock climbing and hang gliding.

Costa Del Sol holidays continued popularity for package holidays we offer holidays from a wide range of UK airports including London Gatwick and Manchester. Flights to the Costa Del Sol arrive at Malaga Airport providing easy access to popular resorts. As well as package holidays to the Costa Del Sol, Olympic Holidays has great range of cheap flights to Malaga, Costa Del Sol.

Highlights

  • Spectacular mountain scenery
  • Traditional Spanish culture
  • Golden sandy beaches
  • Family beach resort

Things To Do

Tivoli World: Tivoli World Amusement Park is situated in Arroyo, 2 kms from the Benalmadena and can be reached by train or bus. A must during Costa Del Sol holidays, this is the areas largest amusement park and is great fun for the entire family. There is an area specifically for younger children called Tivolandia and will keep them entertained for hours.

Aqualand Torremolinos: For those taking Costa Del Sol holidays with children this is a fantastic day out. Located just 10 minutes fro the Torremolinos centre, this water park covers more than 70,000 square metres with Adrenalin filled rides for older children and wave pools for smaller children.

Things To See

Benalmadena Cable Car: Located right next to Tivoli World the Benalmadena cable car runs to the top of Monte Calamorro where you will enjoy the spectacular views of Costa Del Sol, Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar and North Africa.

Selwo: Selwo Adventure Park is situated near Estepona, it is mix of nature & safari park with huge grounds housing over 2,000 miles including elephants, tigers and lions that roam in large enclosed areas. The park can be explored by jeep or using the overhead walkways but both offer an the opportunity to see the animals at close quarters. As well as land based animals there are many birds over a 1000 in fact and the park regularly arranges exhibitions showcasing birds of prey.

Selwo Marina: Book Costa Del Sol holidays and visit Selwo Marina located near the sea front in Benalmadena. The marina gives visitors an opportunity to experience and interact with marine life normally only found in South America. The marina has an impressive dolphinarium home to dolphins and sea lions with overhead walkways and a viewing area that gives a first had view of their underwater behaviours. The marina has an area called 'Ice Island', home to a number of species of penguin.

Weather

Max_temp Max Temp C Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Costa del Sol 21 24 28 30 31 28 24
London 13 16 20 22 21 19 13
☼ Sunshine Hours Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Costa del Sol 8 10 12 12 11 9 7
London 5 6 7 6 6 5 3

Where to stay in Costa Del Sol

Boat in Torremolinos, Costa Del Sol, Spain

Torremolinos

Located on Spain's southern coast lies the resort of Torremolinos, probably the largest and liveliest resort in the Costa Del Sol.

Nerja Beach, Costa Del Sol

Nerja

Nerja is a picturesque town on the Costa del Sol, is renowned for its stunning beaches, charming old town and the famous Nerja Caves with their impressive stalactites and ancient history.

Marbella Beach, Costa Del Sol, Mainland Spain

Marbella

Located on Spain's Costa Del Sol approximately 50 kms from the airport at Malaga, Marbella is the St. Tropez or Monte Carlo of Spain. Once a small fishing village, the resort has grown with the influx of the wealthy and royalty from around the globe, making th…

Fuengirola Beach, Costa Del Sol

Fuengirola

Fuengirola is a vibrant coastal town located in the heart of Spain's Costa del Sol, known for its sandy beaches, rich history, and lively atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Benalmadena Castle Banner

Benalmadena

Located on Spain's Costa Del Soland only a 20-30 minute transfer time from Malaga airport lies the resort of Benalmadena. Holidays to Benalmadena are in a perfect location to enjoy all the facilities that a first rate resort has to offer and yet be close enoug…

Estepona banner.jpg

Estepona

Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that has succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character.

Mijas, Spain (2)

Mijas

Mijas is a charming resort town nestled in the picturesque Costa del Sol and is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and breathtaking mountain views

Malaga Costa Del Sol

Malaga

Full of historic sights and dazzling beaches, Malaga is the perfect destination for combining exploring with a beach break! The perfect mix between relaxing seaside holiday and city escape, anyone who stays in Malaga soon finds out why this city is so special.…

Puerto Banus Costa Del Sol

Puerto Banus

Nestled on the stunning Costa Del Sol and a short distance away from Marbella, Puerto Banus is the epitome of luxury and sophistication. Home to one of the most famous Marinas in Europe, renowned for its impressive array of luxury yachts, sleek sports cars and…

;