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Ikos Andalusia
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7 nights All Inclusive
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Costa Del Sol Travel Guide
There’s more to Costa del Sol holidays than all-inclusive resorts and theme parks – pretty white towns, pristine golf courses, colourful flamenco shows and gorgeous beaches are all on the cards, too. What’s more – flying in for a long weekend is easily do-able, with journey times of less than 3 hours from the UK.
Costa del Sol sits on the southern coast of Spain. It’s part of Andalusia - a large area that stretches from the hills surrounding Seville down to the beaches on the south coast around Marbella and Malaga. This region has the highest concentration of bars in all of Europe, serving authentic Spanish sherries and wines.
Costa del Sol is Andalusia’s most famous stretch of coastline. It's here you’ll find some of Spain’s most well-known resort towns including Benalmadena, Marbella and Torremolinos. If you’re looking for Blue Flag beaches, golf courses and water parks – this is the place to head. Nicknamed the Sunshine Coast, there are 320 days of sunshine each year on average.
Costa del Sol sits on the southern coast of Spain. It’s part of Andalusia - a large area that stretches from the hills surrounding Seville down to the beaches on the south coast around Marbella and Malaga. This region has the highest concentration of bars in all of Europe, serving authentic Spanish sherries and wines.
Costa del Sol is Andalusia’s most famous stretch of coastline. It's here you’ll find some of Spain’s most well-known resort towns including Benalmadena, Marbella and Torremolinos. If you’re looking for Blue Flag beaches, golf courses and water parks – this is the place to head. Nicknamed the Sunshine Coast, there are 320 days of sunshine each year on average.
The magic of holidays to the Costa del Sol is that as well as having an abundance of sun, sea and sand, you’re just minutes from Malaga – one of Andalusia's cultural hubs. For eight centuries it was at the centre of a clash between Christianity and Islam, where Arabic and Mediterranean cultures collided. You could easily spend a few days of sightseeing here. Spot ancient mosques that were transformed into cathedrals, snow-white Moorish towns alongside Roman ruins, and food flavoured with North African spices on the same menus as gazpacho.
There’s beautiful scenery here, too. The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park is lies to the north of Marbella. It’s known for its limestone mountains and caves, forests of fir trees and Moorish castles. This place is a wildlife haven, so bring your binoculars if you’re into nature.
There’s beautiful scenery here, too. The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park is lies to the north of Marbella. It’s known for its limestone mountains and caves, forests of fir trees and Moorish castles. This place is a wildlife haven, so bring your binoculars if you’re into nature.
Things to do in Costa del Sol - The Highlights
Best time to visit Costa Del Sol
When to go to Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol is pretty much as far south as you can go in Spain, meaning it enjoys a long summer season that starts in April and goes on well into October. The mercury hits heady heights in July and August – so these months are the reserve of sun-worshippers only.
May half term is popular, and the perfect time to visit weather-wise. The school summer holidays are also in-demand. The weather continues to be warm and pleasant throughout September, making it a great time to come to beat the crowds for some late summer sunshine.
November – March is also becoming more popular with tourists to get a burst of winter sunshine. While it’s great weather for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking (temperatures don’t drop much below 15°C making it warmer than most other European destinations) – we still wouldn’t recommend a beach holiday at this time of year as the sea is cold!
May half term is popular, and the perfect time to visit weather-wise. The school summer holidays are also in-demand. The weather continues to be warm and pleasant throughout September, making it a great time to come to beat the crowds for some late summer sunshine.
November – March is also becoming more popular with tourists to get a burst of winter sunshine. While it’s great weather for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking (temperatures don’t drop much below 15°C making it warmer than most other European destinations) – we still wouldn’t recommend a beach holiday at this time of year as the sea is cold!
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Dining in Costa del Sol
Typical Andalusian dishes combine the raw ingredients of the Mediterranean diet with a deep Arabian influence. Dining out is a big part of Spanish culture.
Favourite dishes include gazpacho, prawns, paellas and Spanish almond soup. Tapas is also popular. Olive oil is the ‘golden ingredient’ produced all over Southern Spain, so expect to see it used in abundance.
Restaurants rely heavily on seasonal produce and seafood straight off the boat. As you’ll probably opt to stay in one of the hotels along the coast, tasty fresh fish is likely to feature. Local catches include anchovies, mullet, cuttlefish, squid, and whiting. Enjoy a barbequed sardine skewer on the Costa del Sol – accompanied by an ice-cold beer and a marvellous sunset view. It’s a local delicacy.
If you stay in one of the larger hotels, you’ll find cuisine from all over the world on offer – so you’ll have plenty of options if you’re not a fan of the local delicacies. The all-inclusive package at Ikos Andalusia benefits from a ‘dine-out’ feature – enabling you to enjoy some of the town’s local restaurants. Experience the region’s traditional flavours, all at no extra cost.
Favourite dishes include gazpacho, prawns, paellas and Spanish almond soup. Tapas is also popular. Olive oil is the ‘golden ingredient’ produced all over Southern Spain, so expect to see it used in abundance.
Restaurants rely heavily on seasonal produce and seafood straight off the boat. As you’ll probably opt to stay in one of the hotels along the coast, tasty fresh fish is likely to feature. Local catches include anchovies, mullet, cuttlefish, squid, and whiting. Enjoy a barbequed sardine skewer on the Costa del Sol – accompanied by an ice-cold beer and a marvellous sunset view. It’s a local delicacy.
If you stay in one of the larger hotels, you’ll find cuisine from all over the world on offer – so you’ll have plenty of options if you’re not a fan of the local delicacies. The all-inclusive package at Ikos Andalusia benefits from a ‘dine-out’ feature – enabling you to enjoy some of the town’s local restaurants. Experience the region’s traditional flavours, all at no extra cost.
Where to stay in Costa del Sol
Ikos Andalusia
Stay at Ikos Andalusia for the most luxurious all-inclusive escape in Spain. Located near the town of Estepona, this hotel lines up an excellent dining scene, family-friendly entertainment and an array of beautifully designed pools – all complemented by one of the most generous all-inclusive packages in Europe. It's about an hour's drive from Malaga airport.
Costa de Almeria
Nearby Costa de Almeria lies to the East; think rocky desert landscapes and miles of golden sand. It’s one of the best places around for diving and snorkelling, with the bays of the National Park Cabo de Gata-Nijar. It’s also where you’ll find the Moorish fortress Alcazaba, Malaga’s most famous landmark.
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Key Information
Flight Time: 3 hours
Time Difference: GMT + 1 hour
Currency: Euro
Language: Spanish, English Widely Spoken