The province of Málaga is very alive all year round with a high proportion of residents and a tourism that is not very seasonal. Many people living in the Spanish hinterland spend their summer holidays here, while many northern europeans prefer the slightly cooler time between September and May. The whole region of Andalusia is a real cultural treasure and there is an enormous amount to see and experience, whether you are looking for city pulse or more traditional villages, museums, art exhibitions, festivals, local festivities like the feria of each municipality or national holidays such as Semana Santa (Easter week).

The roads and communications are well developed and in good condition and it is easy to get to the larger cities such as Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Cádiz and Ronda, or to picturesque villages such as Tolox, Monda, Gaucín and Cazorla.

Along the Costa del Sol there are also several theme parks, both with animals, adventure and water in focus. These include Bioparc in Fuengirola, Selwo in Estepona, Selwomarina in Benalmádena, Aquamijas in Mijas and Aventura Amazonia in Marbella.

The Costa del Sol is also known as the Costa del Golf and is with its approximately 70 golf courses a paradise for all golf lovers. Here you find Andalusia s and Europe s largest concentration of golf courses. Some of them are considered to be Spains best, such as Valderrama, Finca Cortesin and La Reserva de Sotogrande.

However, there is infinitely more than that and more and more visitors are discovering the enormous wealth of culture, nature and range of activities that you find here. Such as paddle, tennis, horse riding, water sports (along the Costa del Sol there are a total of 15 marinas) such as diving, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. In combination with the climate, it gives you all the conditions for an active and healthy life all year round with a quality of life that is difficult to find anywhere else.

The Costa del Sol is a coastline and naturally is very much about the sea and the beach, but the entire coastline of Málaga is also surrounded by the mountains, the Penibaetic mountain range, which is a rich source of forest and infinitely beautiful nature with countless hiking trails. There are seven natural parks here.

Along the coast runs the promenade "Senda Litoral" which is still being expanded, but already connects a large part of the coastline, where you can cycle and walk along the sea and enjoy the beautiful nature, all year round.

When it comes to communications, the airport is in Málaga, eight kilometers outside the city of Málaga, which is Spain s fourth largest airport in terms of number of passengers. The Renfe coastal train runs between Málaga city and Fuengirola and also passes the airport, making it an easy and convenient means of transport for those who do not want to be dependent on a car. It runs punctually every 20 minutes and costs only a few euros. In addition, there are also a large number of bus lines, both between and within the different municipalities. In Málaga city, there is also a metro that is still under construction.