Costa del Sol and Costa de Almería Feature

Enjoy the sun and sand: Relax at any of the beaches; they're all free, though in summer there isn't much towel space.

Take a stroll: Spend a morning in Marbella's old town, stopping for a drink at Plaza de los Naranjos before the shops shut for the afternoon siesta.

Check out Puerto Banús: Wine, dine, and celebrity watch at the Costa's most luxurious and sophisticated port.

Eat seafood: Tuck into a dish of delicious fritura malagueño (fried fish, anchovies, and squid) at one of La Carihuela-area restaurants in Torremolinos.

Visit Cabo de Gata: This protected natural reserve is one of the wildest and most beautiful stretches of coast in Spain.

Shop for souvenirs: Check out the weekly market in one of the Costa resorts to pick up bargain-price souvenirs, like ceramics or Spanish music CDs.