The region of Costa del Sol

The area of Costa del Sol is comprised of approximately 300 km of the Spanish Mediterranean coast belonging to the Provinces of Granada, Málaga and Cádiz. This privileged coast consists of a series of large beaches, coves half-hidden among cliffs, sports harbours and fishing grounds. 

The region has so much to offer, that the demand for holiday homes and property is very high and it is hardly surprising that an ever-increasing number of people are seeking to establish a home here.

Spanish Property Service offers a wide variety of properties - From villas and apartments in luxurious front line golf complexes to very affordable property on more quiet areas.

With Málaga airport servicing most of the international cities, this beautiful foot of Spain is closer to home than you think.

Western part of the region goes through the towns that lie in the area between the border with the province of Cádiz to the city of Málaga itself. The eastern part begins to the east of the city of Málaga in Rincón de la Victoria, continuing along the coast as far as to the province of Granada.

Located in the coastal area, almost all towns and villages on the region stage celebrations in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen, which feature maritime processions and firework displays. Each locality also has its own patron saint festivities or popular pilgrimage, though other typical celebrations worth as the Retro Dancing Championships, which take place in Torremolinos in February, Málaga´s August Fair, the Fiesta de las Migas (Fried Breadcrumb Fair) in Torrox on the last Sunday before Christmas and the Nerja Cave Festival. Also popular are the Easter celebrations that take place in March or April in many towns and villages, with pride of place going to the magnificent processions staged in the city of Málaga.

The region of Costa del Sol is ideal for water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, etc., though it is equally suited to mountain and adventure sports, suck as hiking, horse riding and other equestrian pursuits, paragliding and hang gliding. Golf enthusiasts will find the wealth of local courses to all tastes; lovers of nature are advised to pay a visit to the Selwo Adventure Park, while those wishing to learn to ride a horse can do so at the School of Equestrian Art, the latter two venues both being located in Estepona. Last but not least, the visitor can enjoy the excitement of horse racing at the Costa del Sol Racecourse in Mijas.

The region boasts a rich and varied cuisine. Typical mountain fare include soup dishes such as gazpacho casareño, sopa campera, las cachorreñas and gazpachuelo and the famous migas (fried breadcrumbs), all of which should be washed down with a fine Muscatel wine. Other dishes are based around sea produce, such as rice with seafood, fried fish, fresh anchovies and skewered sardines. The goat´s cheese make in Estepona using milk from a breed of goat exclusive to this area is another culinary delight that should not be missed. For dessert, in addition to tropical fruit, we can choose from the many local cakes and pastries, including tortas fritas, buñuelos and hornazos.