Costa del Sol

Located in the south of Spain, the Costa del Sol is the area in the region of Andalusia where the mountains and the Mediterranean merge to create a natural landscape with towns and cities where its cheerful hospitality and people make it one of the preferred holiday destinations for Europeans.

Miles of endless beaches and mountain trails to walk, white villages that appear as a mirage in the middle of the slopes, corners where centuries of culture emerge in ancient Roman structures and unique landscapes of mountains, sea, gulfs, cliffs, caves, coves and bays.

The ski of the Sierra de las Nieves in Granada, museums such as Picasso de Málaga, incredible caves in Nerja, glamour in Marbella, the professional racing circuit Ascari in Ronda and countless hotel wineries that abound in the mountain range are some of the many activities offered by the area.

Marbella

In the centre of the Andalusian Costa del Sol is Marbella, known as the “Garden City” including its famous “Golden Mile.” This exclusive city is protected from the cold air of the north by the slopes of the Mountainous Penibetic Coastline, receiving warm air from the south coming from North Africa that added to the currents of the Mediterranean as natural regulators give it an average pleasant annual temperature of 18ºC.

The cosmopolitan Marbella, is associated with the glamour of its parties, sumptuous yachts in Puerto Banus, exclusive hotels and spas by the sea, dream villas, more than 50 golf courses in the area, water and mountain activities, international concerts and shows, equestrian schools, all kinds of sports and an endless list of restaurants, beach clubs, nightclubs Everything is just a few minutes from the beautiful historic centre and within a natural setting of sea, mountain and flowers.

The European Best Destinations, an expert in selecting the best destinations in Europe, has topped its list in 2022 with Marbella (ahead of Positano, Italy) as one of the most exclusive and prestigious places in Europe.

Lifestyle

“La Joie de Vivre” began filming in the 50´s with the creation of the legendary “Hotel Marbella Club” by Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe who, along with other later personalities, have consolidated Marbella into a poole of attraction for aristocrats, royalty members, tycoons and Hollywood celebrities.

It continued its development in the 70´s with “Hotel Puente Romano”, “Puerto Banus” and the arrival of the top boutiques of the world making the city an exclusive destination.

Today Marbella has received Davis Cup size events, World Padel Tour, trendy catwalks, Starlite, Music Festivals, Inaugurations, congresses and endless events.

This historical list has increased hosting owners and tourists including:

King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Salman Ibn Abdelaziz, Julio Iglesias, Günter Sachs, Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Dukes of Windsor, Gunilla von Bismarck, Michael Caine, Princess Soraya, Hubert von Pantz, Grace Kelly, Roman Polanski, Brigitte Bardot, Jason Statham, Carmen Thyssen, Tom Jones, Princess Mary Louise of Prussia, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Princess Ira von Fürstenberg, Michael Jackson, Edward Kennedy, Antonio Banderas, Samuel Jackson, Sean Connery, Eva Longoria, George Clooney, the couple Jolie-Pitt, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama among many others.

This setting of the ostentatious “Jet Set” festivities of the 80´s, today hosts a new audience of great fortunes and celebrities who seek discretion and move away from the mundane central noise, to the outskirts of Marbella.

Hospitality

In addition to the climate and its nature, the leisure offer improves year after year.

Sumptuous 5-star hotels, a wide range of gastronomy ranging from typical local “tapa´s” or “fried fish,” to the most exclusive restaurants, some of which feature Michelin stars.

It is fair to say that the gastronomic credentials of Spain do not need presentation. The city includes in addition to local cuisine, a range of possibilities such as the excellent meat in Leña, Japanese cuisine in Nobu, Italian spirit in Cipriani, fish in Lobito de Mar, glamour in Breathe, fun in Mosh, tradition in Los Bandidos, French cuisine in Nota Blue, local tradition in Paellas and More, the Peruvian fusion in Coya and the abundant beach “chiringuitos” like Trocadero.

The direct connection to Malaga Airport with Istanbul, Qatar and Saudi Arabia has increased demand for luxury hotels by Arab tourists on the Costa del Sol this 2023.

The area has 10 x 5-star hotels classified as Great Luxury, mainly located in the areas of Marbella and Estepona; and 11 of 5 stars that are located in Marbella, Estepona and in Malaga capital.

Leisure

On the Costa del Sol, also known as Costa del Golf, there are options for all tastes and levels with its more than 70 courses. In Marbella alone there are 14 clubs, numerous fields fully equipped and with perfect conditions to play: warm, sunny climate and with little precipitation; soft geography with wide spaces open to the sea and the mountains.

But in addition to golf as a star sport, you can also enjoy paddle tennis, basketball, horse riding, soccer, canyoning, cycling, volleyball, fishing, climbing, hiking, biking, gyms and all kinds of beach sports.

The sea and the climate also provide the ideal environment to rent all kinds of boats or get started Sailing through its multiple schools or the possibility of enjoying Motorbikes, Water Ski, Parasailing, E-Foil, Wakeboard, Paddle Surf, Flyboard, Jetboat, Cable Ski, Kayak, Kite Surf, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Sailing Sports and even Whale Watching.

Surrondings

Within the nearby radius and a few kilometres from Marbella, you can also enjoy very attractive visits and activities such as Las Cuevas de Nerja; new bridge, bullring and winery hotels and Ascari circuit in Ronda; Medina-Azahara, Roman bridge, palace of Viana and great mosque-cathedral in Cordoba; La Alhambra, Alpujarra and Sierra Nevada in Granada; La Alcazaba, the Cathedral of Malaga, the Camino de Rey, the Picasso Museum, the Roman Theatre, Gibralfaro Castle and the Port in Malaga; Morocco crossing from Algeciras by boat into the strait; Gibraltar; charming nearby villages such as Frigiliana, Arcos de la frontera, Olvera, Grazalema, Setenil or Zahara de la Sierra among many others.

It is worth mentioning the connections that Malaga airport offers only half an hour away, which with an average of 170 daily flights, connects with direct flights operated by 46 companies to different destinations:

Germany (9 destinations), Austria, Belgium (5 destinations), Bulgaria, Denmark (4 destinations), Netherlands (3 destinations), United Kingdom (20 destinations), Canada, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Italy (7 destinations), Israel, Luxembourg, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Hungary, France (8 destinations), Romania (2 destinations), Czech Republic, Serbia, Switzerland (3 destinations), Sweden (3 destinations), Norway (5 destinations), Ireland (4 destinations), Poland (5 destinations), Turkey, Finland (2 destinations), Lithuania,Iceland Portugal (2 destinations). And of course to Spain: A Coruña, Asturias, Barcelona, Bilbao, Ceuta, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Madrid, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca, San Sebastián, Santander, Santiago, Tenerife, Valencia, Vitoria, Iceland, Portugal (2 destinations).

And of course to Spain: A Coruña, Asturias, Barcelona, Bilbao, Ceuta, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Madrid, Melilla, Palma de Mallorca, San Sebastián, Santander, Santiago, Tenerife, Valencia, Vitoria.