Costa del Sol Choices?
May 16th, 2006, 08:56 AM
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Costa del Sol Choices?
I am wondering where to book our hotel in the Costa del Sol area? Any suggestions would be great! We are two adults and one 12 year old daughter looking for touring and beach fun. If you mention a town, would you mind adding a hotel name?
May 17th, 2006, 08:54 AM
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We fly into Malaga on the 11th of July and are in the area for five nights. As for the hotel - something with a pool would be nice but think location would be more important. Whatever suggestion you have would be appreciated.
May 17th, 2006, 09:01 AM
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My personal favorite is the "Elviria" area of Marbella. You are on the best beach, close to Marbella's nightlife, Gibraltar, Ronda, Grenada but away from the loud out-of-control types. If you're interested, I'd suggest the Marriott (make sure its the one in Elviria) or the Hotel Don Carlos.
May 18th, 2006, 05:49 AM
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altajoe - Thanks for your suggestion, the Marriott said their booked solid. Would you also suggest renting a car for touring the coast? I'm not a fan of mountains and tight driving w/ sheer drop offs (ie Hawaii)...
May 18th, 2006, 06:34 AM
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The entire Costa del Sol is going to be hot and crowded in July. So, any of the resort areas might do. Torremolinos is very touristy but what isn't in July? Nvertheless it has the advantage that it is close to the Malaga airport and offers transportation by local train to the city of Malaga, and to Fuengirola in the other direction with stops in between. There is a water park just outside of town. There are a lot of hotels in the area. Try the Melia Costa del SOl, the Bajondillo, Don Pablo to name just a few. There are also many hotels in the Benalmadena Costa area. There is also a marina with lots os shops and restaurants. Torremolinos is loaded with seafood restaurants, and for your daughter, pizzerias, even McDonald's and Burger King. Driving is not too bad. There is a coast road plus a highway that runs along the mountains but is easy to navigate. You can use the Costa del Sol as a base for driving to Granada, Ronda, Antequera, Cordoba, Nerja etc...
May 18th, 2006, 10:06 AM
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I'm amazed that the Mariott is booked solid. Its one of those time share type of places and its HUGE. Try calling them direct http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/AGPMB How about the Don Carlos? http://hoteldoncarlos.com/
Driving is no problem.
Driving is no problem.
May 19th, 2006, 06:30 AM
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Julie
Nerja is lovely on the costa del sol, we have been there many times over the past few years, there is a lovely hotel down on the Balcon De Europe, called the same name! You could try that or Rui Monica hotel, that one is down the other end of Nerja, both are very nice,I have to say i've never stayed in them, as we always take a villa, but i'v known friends who stayed in both of them and liked them.
Nerja is lovely on the costa del sol, we have been there many times over the past few years, there is a lovely hotel down on the Balcon De Europe, called the same name! You could try that or Rui Monica hotel, that one is down the other end of Nerja, both are very nice,I have to say i've never stayed in them, as we always take a villa, but i'v known friends who stayed in both of them and liked them.
May 19th, 2006, 08:05 AM
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Thank you for your continued suggestions. I've been checking into each one. We've settled on renting a car (which I've searched through this forum) but one question I still have is: with July being so busy at the beaches - according to the posts - will driving be crazy/crowded around Andalucia? Thanks again to everyone. I love this website!
May 22nd, 2006, 09:55 AM
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We just got back from Spain and very much enjoyed our stay in Marbella at El Fuerte. Our room had a view of the sea and the hotel has a great location on the water (and boardwalk) and very near the old quarter of the city.
We also liked Nerja, which is smaller and quieter. The disadvantage of Nerja, in our view, was that it doesn't have a nice long walk right next to the water.
Both towns have good Italian and Asian restaurants.
I believe somebody else mentioned that Marbella is well situated for day trips to Gibraltar, Ronda, Seville, etc. (However, we found Gibraltar to be disappointing).
We also liked Nerja, which is smaller and quieter. The disadvantage of Nerja, in our view, was that it doesn't have a nice long walk right next to the water.
Both towns have good Italian and Asian restaurants.
I believe somebody else mentioned that Marbella is well situated for day trips to Gibraltar, Ronda, Seville, etc. (However, we found Gibraltar to be disappointing).
May 22nd, 2006, 02:43 PM
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happytrails, your post is so timely. Don't take this the wrong way, but yesterday we had a discussion with some fellow well traveled friends. We were all laughing about being in a foreign country and seeing other ethnic restaurants, ie. Italian and Asian restuarants in Spain. We all agreed that we'd never be caught dead in anything but local cusine. We were asking if foreign visitors to here in the US, only go to McDonald's?
May 22nd, 2006, 07:59 PM
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Happy, based on the tenor of your 2 responses I believe that you somehow took my post to be a slam at you. I'm sorry that my second sentance didn't fully sink in. Let me try again.
I'M NOT MAKING FUN OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, on to the point. What food do foreign travelers eat that is considered "AMERICAN FOOD"? McDonalds? BBQ? Roadside diner? Grinder shops?
I'M NOT MAKING FUN OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, on to the point. What food do foreign travelers eat that is considered "AMERICAN FOOD"? McDonalds? BBQ? Roadside diner? Grinder shops?
