5 Hot Towns to Visit this Summer on the Costa Del Sol

Summer will soon be upon us and for those still looking for this years summer holiday destination, look no further than here. Be it history, shops, activities or the beach, these 5 towns can offer it all. These are the Costa Del Sol's hot towns you must think of visiting this summer. 

Nerja

Quite famously known for it's historical caves which were only discovered in 1959 by five friends. There are two main sections to the cave known as Nerja I and Nerja II. Primitive paintings were also found here as were old objects and a skeleton which was recovered from the cave and is now on display in a glass case. Some of the cave paintings can be seen in Nerja l but Nerja ll containing the upper gallery is still not open to the public.

The sandy beaches of Nerja are a great place for children and the waters are shallow making it ideal for them to paddle about in. Nerja has 8 beaches and Nerja sit's on the sea front. Playa El Playazo, Playa Calahonda and Playa Burriana seem to be people's favoruites. 

Playa Burriana, is the best beach in Nerja. It contains the best shops, bars, restaurants, sun bed & umbrella hire, outdoor activities and the good fun of pedaloes.

Fuengirola

The name Fuengirola dates back to ancient times when it was known as Suel,  a large town on the Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga, It is a major tourist resort, with more than 8 km of beaches. There is also the old port which is still been used by the fisherman.

The Zoo is well known throughout the Costa and what was an old-fashioned collection of cages was restored in 2001 to feature "tropical-forest" dwellings. The zoo now specializes in captive breeding for endangered species, chimpanzee-group research and tropical-forest education.

A typically Andalusian white washed village located on a mountain side, there is plenty to do here with local history museums and the many souvenir shops. The town boasts some 2920 hours of sunshine a year and the beaches are located apart from the town. Mijas also has seven golf courses for those that would like a game whilst the women go shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mija’s industry was mostly agriculture, fishing and some farming. Vines were the main wealth of Mijas until the Philloxera plague destroyed all the plantations. There is an outdoor market in La Cala on Wednesdays and Saturdays with loads of stalls selling fresh fruit and nuts, purses and bags, clothes and gift ware, shoes and flowers.

 

One thing you will not want to miss is the The Burro (donkey) Taxi rank which is near the Tourist Office.  The Burro, has long been associated with Spain. For some the whole reason for visiting Mijas is to have a fun tour of Mijas on the donkey carriages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head up to El Compás viewpoint where you can get great views of Mijas Costa, Fuengirolas, Benalmadena and Marbella. It is a perfect places to have a break and enjoy the views.

Marbella

Marbella has long been a popular town for rich, but it is also enjoyed by many families, couples and group holiday makers who want a bit of luxury. Whilst the new part of the town is full of restaurants, bars, activities and nightclubs. The old town of Marbella still has the traditional charm and is where many of the locals hang out in the tapas bars.

The beaches in Marbella are second to none and the water quality is excellent, that is why you can find so many water sports here. And if you take a wander down to Puerto Banus, you will come across the famous and very expensive Yachts and cars. You never know, you may just come across the odd actor or football player on holiday too.

The climate is another factor that attracts the thousands of people each year all year round where Marbella enjoys around  2,900 hours of sun annually. Access to the town is possible by car and buses run regularly from Malaga and other near by villages and towns and makes possible for day trips.

To keep both adults and children entertained, there is are many things you can do in Marbella but we recommend not missing the sub tropical park, the bonsai museum, a walk round the old town, Ermita de Santiago, Rio Verde Roman Villa and a good look around the shops around the ports.

Estepona 

Well known for it's nice beaches, which stretch along 21 km of coastline. Estepona has a micro climate and enjoys over 325 days of sunshine per year. Closer to Gibraltar than to Malaga, many choose to fly into Gibraltar Airport which is only 45 km away. Malaga Airport is the next nearest airport approximately 80 km away.

Estepona Port and Marina is a working fishing port offering many restaurants and bars and you can even buy fresh fish from the auctions when the fishermen come in from their morning catch. 

 

One of the best beaches here is "Playa del Cristo". A small cove with lifeguards, two "chiringuitos", bar and restaurants. La Rada Beach which is East of Estepona Marina runs all the way along from the modern side to the old town. The beaches are clean and well kept, perfect for those wanting some serious sunbathing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head for Estepona town center and find small local shops that offer local produce, a number of boutiques offering international clothing brands and do not forget the busy Wednesday market. Some things you will not want to miss are the Town Clock Tower, San Luis Castle, Church of Los Remedios and the Plaza de las Flores (flower square).