Costa del Sol is among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe as this region of Spain contains a number of fine beaches, beautiful marinas, many golf courses and the perfect climate for vacations. Costa del Sol covers an area of eighty kilometers and has a number of good resorts including Puerto Banus, Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Benalmadena.

Previously the coastal area between Almeria and Cadiz was all under the Costa del Sol but now it is within the Malaga Province. Tourism in Costa del Sol started during the 1950s after the construction of Marbella Club by Prince Alfonso. The Marbella Club is a very good quality resort and this attracted the visitors towards this region of Spain, leading to the construction of other good resorts and hotels in the area and soon the area became one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. But during the 1980s there was a decline in tourism and economy of this part but it soon recovered with the construction of marina yachts, esplanades in front of the sea and many golf courses. The quality of beaches and the number of facilities on beaches were improved to regain their development and growth.

Nejra is another beautiful resort in the region located at a distance of thirty miles from Malaga and is popular for its viewpoint called Baclon de Europa. There are a few caves as well in Nejra which are the landmarks of Costa del Sol.

Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Benalmadena are the nearest towns from Costa del Sol and are located in the west of Province Malaga. Fuengirola is small and peaceful town and is known for its water park, beaches and small zoo. Torremolinos is famous for the wildness of its night clubs and Benalmadena is known for its beautiful marina, Tivoli World and amusement park.

Mijas pueblo is a beautiful town which is located in the bottom of the mountains at a distance of few minutes from the town of Fuengirola. This town has a famous Folk Museum and a square building.

Estepona is another pleasant and beautiful location villa piscine espagne town located in the surroundings of Costa del Sol and is known for preserving the true Spanish tradition and culture. There are a number of attractions in Estepona for the visitors including the Harbor, Plaza del Reloj and the golden sandy beach.

So, vacationing in Costa del Sol is a complete holiday package and you must visit this part of Spain at least once.

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