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At a glance
The Costa del Sol boasts a multitude of fascinating places to visit, from the ancient history of Granada and beautiful Seville, to the dramatic caves of Nerja and even the rock of Gibraltar. There's no shortage of nightlife to suit all tastes, with numerous bars and discos and plenty of 'Flamenco' for the true taste of Spain.
Flight time: About 3 hours approx. hours
Things to do
Highlights
- Five must sees:
- The Friday market in Arroyo de la Miel
- The marina at Benalmadena
- The Aquapark at Torremolinos
- The caves and cobbled streets of Nerja
- The Thursday market at San Pedro
Great views: La Carihuela Beach, with a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains
Memorable moments: It's hard to beat the cable car ride from Arroyo de la Miel or the view of moored yachts at the marina at Benalmadena
Destination treasures: Carihuela, an unspoiled fishing village in Torremolinos, the marina at Benalmadena, the caves at Nerja and the castle at Fuengirola
Eating Out
All resorts have a great selection of restaurants. Best value is in Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola. For example, in the town of Arroyo De La Miel close to Benalmadena, there are a number of restaurants offering a 3 course meal with a drink for about €6.35. Restaurants in Marbella and Puerto Banus are more up-market.
Local specialities such as anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic, fish baked in rock salt and delicious Chorizo.
Shopping
Shops on the coast are open Monday to Friday 9.30 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 21.00. Open morning hours Saturday in low season. Closed Sundays.
Good value for table linens, bed linens, leather goods and ceramics. The markets take place in the morning from 9.30 to 13.30. Venues are:
Sunday - Estepona
Monday - Marbella
Tuesday - Fuengirola
Thursday - Torremolinos and San Pedro
Friday - Arroy de la Miel
Media
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Fact File
Information
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Shopping: Olive oil, leather and ceramics
Yourn Money:
Glass of beer - €1.65/£1stg approx.
Bottle of wine - €9.50/£6stg approx.
3 course meal (inc. wine) - €20.70/£13.30stg approx.
Tips: Why not visit Gibraltar, with its famous Barbary apes.
Prices shown are approximate.
Eating Out
All resorts have a great selection of restaurants. Best value is in Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola. For example, in the town of Arroyo De La Miel close to Benalmadena, there are a number of restaurants offering a 3 course meal with a drink for about €6.35. Restaurants in Marbella and Puerto Banus are more up-market.
Local specialities such as anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic, fish baked in rock salt and delicious Chorizo.
Nightlife
The Costa comes into its own at night. Try some of Spain's most fashionable nightclubs in Marbella. For party people, nearby Puerto Banus beckons. This town offers a choice of bars and discos and a casino. Torremolinos is known for its bars of all nationalities. Benalmadena has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of late-night bars and discos. Fuengirola's many bars and discos are frequented by locals and holidaymakers alike.
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