City
By far the largest city on the Costa del Sol, Málaga is the natural centre of the region and the whole of southern Andalusia. Málaga serves as an ideal place to stay if you want to take trips along the coast or even into the interior of Spain. Due to its importance, we have also compiled a detailed guide to Málaga. Málaga is also likely to be your first contact with the Costa del Sol, as it is here that Málaga AGP Airport, the main gateway to…
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Village
The pitorestic village on the slopes of the Sierra Tejeda is a popular spot for excursions from the nearby resort of Nerja. If you want to experience the authentic atmosphere of a typical Andalusian village with whitewashed houses, steep streets and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea in the background, then head here from Nerja. The ideal time to visit Frigiliana is in the afternoon, when it's not so hot and the sunsets are great to…
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Village
Mijas is a mountain town towering above the resorts of Benalmádena and Fuengirola and a very popular place for excursions from the sea. Mijas is nestled into the slopes of the Sierra de Mijas and is one of the typical examples of Andalusian towns. Take a half-day trip here, let the narrow streets winding up and down and the typical white houses that are as much a part of Andalusia as the constant sunshine. From many points in the town, you'll…
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Village
Andalusia is famous for its beautiful villages with whitewashed houses that shine against the brown and green mountains. Almost every major resort has one of these villages more prominent than the others. And one such case is the village of Ojén in the hills above Marbella. Ojén is the perfect place to hike from the sea if you don't feel like doing the more strenuous hiking in the Sierra Blanca. Visit the narrow winding and very steep streets…
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