The coasts and the interesting cities make the Costa del Sol one of the most beautiful areas of Andalusia.
Fuengirola is a cosmopolitan and tourism oriented city on the beach, which used to be a fishing village. From the approximately 60,000 inhabitants registered in the municipality, 25% are second house owners like for example people that have their Buenos Aires apartments and come for vacations in Costa del Sol. Nearby this village you will find a little town on the top of a hill, Mijas. People who want to get away from the lively coastal area visit this typical Andalusian white-washed village, where there are a lot of shopping facilities and leisure activities. Torremolinos and Nerja are lively towns though with many nice restaurants, tapas bars and an interesting nightlife scene.
Furthermore we should not forget about Malaga, one of the most important Spanish cities. The climate is mild over the year and the bull ring is a popular attraction among tourists. Marbella is known for its impressing harbor and the fashionable shops. Many celebrities and other wealthy foreigners buy property in this impressive and cozy coastal town.