With over 160 km of coastline, the Costa del Sol is one of the main tourist destinations in Spain. It is situated in the southern Iberian Peninsula, in the province of Malaga, and it is visited every year by more than 17 millions tourists.
The Costa del Sol extends over more than 16 townships of the Andalusian coasts. It is a birthplace of art and culture and it has a millennial history but also a magnificent climate, and that is why the Costa del Sol is the favourite destination for domestic and foreign tourists. In addition to the coastline, the province of Malaga will offer you the opportunity of visiting other villages inside the province, which also keep their own treasures and the unique beauty of the typical Andalusian town.
Inside the Costa del Sol you can find more than 14 sports marinas, 7 Natural Parks, golf clubs, theme parks and a wide variety of cultural events, apart from a lots of natural spaces that enjoy an exceptional beauty.
What can you do in Costa del Sol?
In Costa del Sol you will always find new activities that you will be able to do in all kinds of environments, whether with family or with friends. Walk along the downtown streets of Malaga, enjoy a good meal in the Port, visit museums or theatres, go to cultural outdoors activities, etc. Malaga has ever been an important cultural centre inside Andalusia and Spain, and still keeping that bohemian and artistic essence, which is reflected in all her important museums such as Museum Thyssen Malaga, Museum Pablo Picasso, Museum CAC (Centre of Contemporary Art), or the Russian Museum. We must also mention the Malaga’s Port, which is really close to the centre of the city and is one of the most important ports in Spain since it act as a connection between Europe and Africa. According to the experts, this port has been functioning since the tenth century B.C.
Although the capital accumulate a large proportion of the leisure offers, the rest of the localities of the Costa del Sol also have their own places of interest. You will can visit the famous neighborhood of Puerto Banus in Marbella or simply spend the day with the family in the amusement park Tivoli World or in the park Selwoo Marina, both located in Benalmadena. You could also visit the acclaimed Bioparc in Fuengirola. Let yourself be surprised by the breathtaking views that are contemplated from the Balcony of Europe or from the peak of Calomorro in Benalmadena. This city also has one of the most prestigious ports in Andalusia (Puerto Marina). Here take place every year the Nautical Week of the Costa del Sol.
The most important ports in the province are the next:
- Puerto Banus (Marbella)
- Malaga port
- Sotogrande port
- Puerto Marina (Benalmádena)
- Port of Caleta de Velez
- Fuengirola port
What is the climate in Costa del Sol?
The Costa del Sol is an ideal option for sailing, considering that possess a good weather during almost all the year. In this place of the Peninsula there are few precipitations throughout the year, which in combination with the temperature (whose annual average is usually above 24º C), it creates the perfect conditions for taking a boat trip in a sailboat, catamaran, yacht or in a motorboat.
Regarding to the wind, there are two types: on the one hand, the Levant coming from the east, and on the other hand, the westerly wind coming from the west.
Hire a boat and enjoy these perfect conditions for sailing. You will can choose between different options: sailboats, catamarans, yachts and motorboats. You will be able to organise a boat ride, a hen party or any other party, a boat tour, etc.
