Must-See Cities In Costa Del Sol Spain
If you are planning a trip to Spain’s Costa Del Sol and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Costa Del Sol is a popular Southern Spain travel destination. The area is known for its sunshine and a Mediterranean coastline full of rocky cliffs, crystal clear water, beaches of fine golden sand, and Spain’s famous Pueblos Blancos. You will find whitewashed cliffside villages, winding cobblestone streets, stepped alleys, wrought-iron balconies, hanging flower pots, red-tiled roofs, bougainvillea, geraniums, little azure doors, fountains, olive trees, vineyards, sweet wine, and tapas. There are so many amazing options, that creating an itinerary for Southern Spain is difficult. These are the must-see cities in Costa Del Sol Spain. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Málaga Spain
Málaga Spain in Costa del Sol is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. This Andalusian town averages 300 days of sunshine and has 16 beaches to explore. Málaga has something for everyone: a gothic cathedral, Moorish palace, tapas, street art, amazing museums, flamenco, churros and chocolate, rooftop bars, and Andalusian architecture. The city is the capital of Costa del Sol and a great place to stay during your visit.
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Nerja Spain
Nerja Spain is a seaside resort town in Costa del Sol with a rocky coastline of crystal clear water and beaches of fine golden sand. Spend some time wandering the alleys full of whitewashed homes with colorful doors, geraniums, and bougainvillea. Be sure to relax on the promenade at Balcón de Europa at sunset. Take a day trip to Nerja Spain from Malaga.
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Mijas Spain
Mijas Spain is a gorgeous whitewashed cliffside village surrounded by pine trees in the Sierra de Mijas mountains of Costa del Sol 30 minutes from Malaga Spain. This Andalusian village is full of winding cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, hanging flower pots, and ceramic plates with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline and a forest backdrop. Take a day trip to Mijas Spain from Malaga.
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Frigiliana Spain
Frigiliana Spain is a whitewashed village full of narrow passages, stepped alleys, red-tiled roofs, window boxes full of flowers, and little azure doors in the hills of Andalusian. This Pueblos Blancos has 320 days of sunshine, views of the Mediterranean Sea and Chillar Valley, olive trees, and vineyards. Frigiliana has been voted the prettiest village in Andalusia. Spend the day wandering alleyways full of bougainvillea, jasmine, and lavender, shop the local crafts, drink sweet wine, and eat tapas on terraces with views of the Mediterranean sea. Take a day trip to Frigiliana Spain from Malaga.
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Marbella Spain
Marbella Spain sits between the Sierra Blanca Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is full of glitz and glamour and has been referred to as the Costa Del Sol’s French Riviera. Expect to find beautiful beaches, Michelin-star restaurants, marinas full of yachts, designer boutiques, Dali, whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, bougainvillea, iron balconies, and hanging flower pots. Take a day trip to Marbella Spain from Malaga.
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Granada Spain
Granada Spain is a medieval town with Spanish balconies at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Granada is full of Moroccan lamps, shisha pipes, dog flutes, tapas, flamenco guitars, winding alleyways, cave homes, arched footbridges, and the famous Alhambra Palace and Gardens. Victor Hugo said it best: Granada is a melting pot of flavors, smells, and passion. Take a day trip to Granada Spain from Malaga.
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Ronda Spain
Ronda Spain is ‘the dream city’ known for its iconic Puente Nuevo Bridge and El Tajo Gorge. You will find deep gorges, panoramic views, alleyways, cobblestone streets, city walls, whitewashed homes, iron balconies with large wooden doors, bougainvillea, and fountains. Take a day trip to Ronda Spain from Malaga.
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Tarifa Spain
Tarifa Spain is a relaxed Andalusian beach town known for its kite surfing and white sand beaches. The city sits in the Strait of Gibraltar; it is the southwesternmost point of Europe and the place where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. It is named El Capital de Viento (wind capital) due to its 300 days of wind and is popular with kite surfers. Take a day trip from Tarifa Spain to Tangier Morocco.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Rock of Gibraltar consists of 2.6 square miles of British Overseas Territory on Spain’s Southern Coast bordering Andalusia. “The Rock” is not Spanish or British; residents identify as Gibraltarian with their own currency and own web domain (gi). “Gib” is a tourist hot spot. It is the only place you can see two continents, three countries, and two seas at once, has the world’s only airstrip that crosses a road and ends in the sea, Barbary Macaques roam free and John and Oko got married here. Take a day trip to the Rock of Gibraltar from Malaga.
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