Costa del Sol is one of the top tourist destinations in Spain. It offers miles of dazzling sandy beaches, great weather, world class golf courses and wonderful food.
The region spreads for 116 miles mostly along the coast of the Málaga province, in Andalusia. The resort towns of Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola are the most popular.
Beaches:
Playa del Cristo - This small cove beach is just five minutes west of the town's port. It has lifeguards and beach front chiringuitos.
La Rada Beach - Located east of the Marina, this urban beach extends for a mile and half along the city coastal line. There are many restaurants and chiringuitos around.
Chiringuitos are beach bars serving cool drinks, ice creams, tapas, sangria, snacks, seafood and much more.
Important numbers:
Radio Taxi: 952 802 900
Local police: 092
Emergency Health Services: 061
Commonly referred to as a playground for the rich and famous, Marbella is a luxurious resort town with the atmosphere of a small village.
Although the extravagant connotation may scare the more frugal travelers, the fact is that Marbella offers a wide range of accommodations for everyone, from 5 star luxury hotels to B&B’s and hostels.
Radio Taxi: 952 82 35 35
Local police: 092
Emergency Health Services: 061
Bus station: 95 235 00 61
Hospital Costa del Sol: 95 282 82 50
Taxi: 952 32 79 50 or 952 33 64 00
Fuengirola offers over 4 miles of sandy beach plus all the amenities a tourist traveling in Costa de Sol can wish for. Hotels, apartments, villas, hostels are available in this town. There are many restaurants, bars and night clubs. There's even a bullfights rink and a zoo.
Taxi: 952 47 10 00
Bus Station: 952 475 066
Train Station: 952 128 080
