Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is a lovely strand of sand beaches and litoral cities or towns located in the South of Spain, in the province of Malaga, in Andalusia, Spain. The Costa del Sol is world-wide famous for its Mediterran climate and beaches, for the warm weather – sunny for 300 days a year – and for its health and tasty cuisine, based on olive oil, seafood and vegatables, among other things. Come and see a bit of this fantastic land!

What to expect of Christmas in the Costa del Sol

Have you ever wondered how we celebrate Christmas in the Costa del Sol? I’ll tell you all about it in...

Christmas Restaurants and Parties in the Costa del Sol

2024 Christmas Restaurants and Parties in the Costa del Sol

2024 Christmas Restaurants and Parties in the Costa del Sol – It can be hard to find restaurants open for...

Floods in Spain - rescue in Álora

Tragic floods in Spain – a local overview

In the early hours of October 29, 2024, I was woken up by blinking lights. I saw my room turning from night to day and back ...

Halloween 2024 in the Costa del Sol

Halloween 2024 in the Costa del Sol is coming… and it’s going to be spooktacular! Witches, skeletons, ghosts, vampires and...

Costa del Sol - Fuengirola promenade

Sensational Costa del Sol – the place of the best holidays

The Spanish Costa del Sol is an amazing stretch of land in the south of Spain, mostly in the province...

car rental in Malaga

Stress-free Car Rental in Malaga

Car rental in Malaga can quickly become cumbersome and stressful. As soon as one arrives at the airport, there are...

Best places for families to live in the Costa del Sol

Have you ever wondered what are the best places for families to live in the Costa del Sol? That’s a...

vegetarian in the Costa del Sol

Being a happy vegetarian in the Costa del Sol

I thought being a vegetarian in the Costa del Sol would be easy. In Spain, where so many dishes revolve...

Sabor a malaga

Sabor a Málaga

Fancy a board of local charcuterie, with a variety of goat cheeses, bread and the best extra virgin olive oil?...

Taxi from Malaga Airport: what you need to know

It’s a story as old as the Costa: someone takes a taxi from Malaga Airport (or other places as well!)...

Costa del Sol Valentine's Day

Costa del Sol Valentine’s Day …or weeks!

Costa del Sol Valentine’s Day lasts for about a week – like many important dates of the year. The date...

Bus and train cards in the Costa del Sol: bus card, Benalmadena

Bus and train cards in the Costa del Sol – (almost) all you need to know

The bus and train cards available in the Costa del Sol are very popular and extremely useful because they give...