The "Sun Coast" is a well-developed tourist area extending along virtually the entire Mediterranean coast of Andalucia, the southernmost province of Spain. Covering over 100 mls, the Costa del Sol includes 24 fine beaches and several large resorts, like Torremolinos and Marbella, with a backdrop of mountains along most of its length. The area is well-served by marinas, golf courses and all forms of leisure activities. In the 1960s it was a favourite with film stars and celebrities; later it gained notoriety (and the nickname "Costa del Crime") as the bolt-hole of fugitive British criminals. The main airport is 7 mls SW of the port of Malaga. Popular excursions include the cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville for Moorish and Gothic buildings as well as Ronda for Roman remains.

The most all year round tourist destination in Europe, the Costa del Sol has numerous magnificent well kept beaches. The average water temperature is 18 C ( and 24 C in August). The abundance of facilities, the wonderful climate and the hospitality of the people make this area absolutely ideal for sport lovers. You can enjoy water sports -swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, and also track and field sports. There are sports complexes, football fields gyms all over the coast. open all year round. There is so much away from the beach. Miles of unspoiled and protected countryside peppered with white villages. The mountains back the coast. Montes de Malaga, Serania de Ronda, Sierra Blanca, Sierra Bermeja, Concha Mountain. They are covered with a diverse range of flora. Here you can enjoy nature, the hospitality of the White villages. Learn an art or craft or skill in one of the many specialist courses that take place in the unique environment of rural tourism.