Andalucia Beaches

The sunbathing on beaches generally becomes popular from late May until late September. This is when the Chiringuitos (beach bars) start to open. The sun beds are set out and the paddle rafts and jet skis are prepared for the season. There is a noticable increase in beach popularity during the school holidays and especially in July and August when many residents from Madrid and other cities Spain arrive on the coast for their annual holiday.

During the winter season the beaches are enjoyed mainly by walkers, joggers and fishermen. Subathing is sometimes possible in the winter months as well. On one of the frequent blue sky and non-windy days it will be warm enough to sunbathe and you will have the beach to yourself. Of course, in the most popular resorts like Torremolinos you won't be alone.

There are no private beaches in Spain, you have the right to walk the entire coastline. Recent laws prohibit construction too close to the coast. 'Acceso público a la playa' is a sign you may see. It means 'public access to the beach' probably a right of way over private land leading to the beach.

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  Costa del Sol:

The most all year round tourist destination in Europe, the Costa del Sol has numerous magnificent well kept beaches. The average water temperature is 18 C ( and 24 C in August).

Eastern Costa del Sol - this is the the 54km of Coast to the east of Malaga. Though highly developed from a property point of view, it is not anything like the property development on the western Costa del Sol. Most hotel accommodation is centred around the area of Nerja.

Western Costa del Sol - The 100km of coastline westward from Malaga to the Cadiz provincial border. The coast is highly developed from the point of view of international tourism. Communications revolve around Malaga International Airport ( 8 km west of the city) and the N340 backbone coast highway. In the middle of the Costa the greatly improved district road from San Pedro de Alcantara inland to the historic town of Ronda is the most important inland connection

Villages - here are some of the best villages to explore that are are only a half days car ride from the Costa del Sol. Leave the coast road west of Estepona for Casares and Gaucin. Leave the coast road at Sabinillas for Manilva. Leave the coast road west of San Pedro for Benahavis. Leave the coast road west of Marbella for Istan. Leave the coast road at Marbella for Ojen, Monda, Co?n and Tolox. Leave the coast road at Fuengirola for Mijas. Leave the coast road at Nerja for Frigiliana. See our villages section.

Sport and Adventure: The abundance of facilities, the wonderful climate and the hospitality of the people make this area absolutely ideal for sport lovers. You can enjoy water sports -swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, and also track and field sports. There are sports complexes, football fields gyms all over the coast. open all year round. Tennis deserves a special mention home to champions' clubs such as Manuel Santana in Marbella.
Adventure beacons, in the air; Paragliding at Ronda la Vieja or Valle de Abdalajis, potholing in the Cueva del Gato, water parascending in Puerto Banus, diving, windsurfing and off road adventures on the trails through the mountains.

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