Areas of the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is well-known as an exclusive resort area popular with glamorous visitors from across Europe. Its attraction is above all its lifestyle, even beyond the spotlight of lively Puerto Banus and other meeting points of the rich and famous. The diversity of the region is such that a round of golf in la Zagaleta can be followed by a game of polo in Sotogrande, horse riding on the beach of Cabopino, and even skiing in the Sierra Nevada. To assist you in visualising each area we present here information about the various Costa del Sol locations, arranged alphabetically. Discover:

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Puerto Banus is a luxury yacht port opened in the 70's, located west of Marbella. It is famous for its designer boutiques, cafes, restaurants, sports cars, and extravagant night life. It has now grown to a buzzing harbour town with hotels and tourist facilities, brimming with tourists in the summer. Property here is very sought after with prices reflecting that. Since its inauguration it has been the meeting point of many famous personalities, and an equal number of famous yachts.

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Calahonda is located to the East of Marbella. It has developed from a single property development into a town, popular with tourists for its night life and its beaches. There are many shopping centres and restaurants, and even schools to choose from.

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San Pedro (the "de Alcantara" suffix is often skipped) has benefitted recently from increased tourism that seeks a break from the high life and buzz of Marbella, towards a more subdued and relaxed holiday. The infrastructure improvements have made it a popular destination for permanent residents too. Many famous restaurants have opened branches here, and the beaches are well maintained.

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Costa del Sol

With a climate and quality of life that is amongst the best in Europe, this region at the southern tip of the continent remains a place where easy living is possible, yet it also offers a range of increasingly sophisticated services that add modern conveniences to a gentle pace of life. Still glamorous, the Costa del Sol has come of age, offering the kind of professional and support services that make it possible to run your business from here or commute to the rest of Europe.

From cosmopolitan Marbella, with its broad offer of cuisine, beach clubs, luxurious hotels and health spas, it is a short step into a land rich in culture and charm, where the pulse of the real Andalucia still beats in ancient cities like Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba. It is this diversity, coupled with contemporary conveniences and a unique setting that makes this such a desired corner of Europe.