Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria Travel Guide
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With an average of 320 days of sunshine a year, Spain's Costa del Sol well deserves its name, "the Sunshine Coast." It's no wonder much of the coast has become built up with resorts and high-rise hotels. Don't despair, though, you can still find some classic Spanish experiences, whether it be the old city of Marbella or one of the smaller villages like Casares. And despite the hubbub during high season, visitors can unwind here, basking or strolling on mile after mile of sandy beach.
Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria Hotels
Most hotels on the developed stretch between Torremolinos and Fuengirola offer large, functional rooms near the sea at competitive rates, but the area's...read more
Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria Restaurants
Spain's southern coast is known for fresh fish and seafood, grilled or quickly fried in olive oil. Sardines roasted on spits are popular along the Málaga...read more
Things To Do in Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria
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Travel Deals in Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria
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Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria Experiences
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Enjoy the sun and sand: Relax at any of the beaches; they're all free, though in summer there isn't much towel space.... Read more
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The resorts of the Costa del Sol have been attracting tourists since the 1950s with their magical combination of brochure-blue sea, miles of... Read more
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A bird-watcher's paradise, Andalusia attracts ornithologists throughout the year, but the variety of birds increases in spring, when you can... Read more
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Plenty of places in Spain are culturally a country apart, but Gibraltar is literally so. A little piece of Britain at the bottom of Spain, Gibraltar... Read more
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Inland from the Costa del Sol's clamor and crowds, the landscape is stunning. Far in the distance, tiny villages cling precariously to the mountainside... Read more
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Hello everyone, trip report of our May/June trip to Barcelona, Costa Brava and Madrid on http://rebeccasnyder.com/10-days-barcelona-costa-brava-and-madrid.htm
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I thought driving around the "White Villages" of Spain would be like visiting the hill towns of Italy or France so one week would not be too long to plan a stay. Read more
