Malaga

Western Costa del Sol
Aujourd'hui, a proximité de ces villages d'aspect rural, nous trouvons des urbanisations, des ports de plaisance, des terrains de golf, des centres de loisirs, des salles de fetes et beaucoup d'autres attractions touristiques qui coexistent heureusement avec l'atmosphere traditionnelle et paisible qui enveloppe ces quartiers prodigieusement conservés tels qu'ils étaient. La Costa del Sol offre plus que des vacances a la plage, avec tous les attraits de ce recoin méditerranéen : Le voyageur peut également découvrir sans aller bien loin, la plus authentique culture andalouse. En plus des manifestations folkloriques offertes dans les centres touristiques, il est possible d'accéder aux fetes populaires les plus intimes et les plus vivantes. Les fetes, Pâques, les concours de chant et les corridas sont recommandées aux voyageurs qui ne se contentent pas de ce qu'ils voient superficiellement. Déguster les vins de la terre dans de chaleureuses bodegas d'une autre époque et savourer le " pescadito " (poisson), frit selon les exigeantes recettes de la cuisine populaire, sont certains plaisirs des voyageurs qui préferent se laisser surprendre agréablement par la gastronomie locale plutôt que la cuisine internationale omniprésente.

Torremolinosis the biggest of the Costa del Sol resorts and probably its most famous.
The temperatures often soaring into the 30oC's & 40oC's (85- over 100 F).
There are plenty of beach front cafés (called Chiringuitos) selling fried fish, snacks and refreshments, which is just as well as the walk back from the main beach into the town centre is uphill all the way.
There are bars in abundance proclaiming their heritage to one nationality of another; Irish, English, Dutch, German you name it Torremolinos is likely to have it. The busy nightclubs pump out the latest music and stay open until dawn or even later. Make no mistakes Torremolinos is about having fun..

Puerto Banús is located just west of Marbella, before you reach the small town of San Pedro de Alcantara.
This is the place to be pampered yacht side and ogle those fabulous luxury yachts while sipping a drink at one of the many open air restaurants and bars. The setting is close to ideal, with its impressive mountain backdrop and ocean views.

Since its inception some forty years ago, the port has steadily grown and now features a casino, commercial shopping centre, a Corte Ingles department store, marine observatory and a multi cinema with films shown with their original soundtrack.
Nightlife buzzes at Puerto Banus with your choice of alfresco bars, piano clubs and discos while during the day this is a window shopper's dream with several of the world renowned fashions houses featured here, in addition to small, interesting shops and boutiques.

If you really want to have a bird's eye view of the port's magnificent position, then regular boat trips are the ideal solution and available on a regular basis from the central promenade. The beach adjacent to Puerto Banus holds a European blue flag.

Every Saturday morning at Puerto Banus by the bullring is a very popular street market where you can pick up all sorts of bargains.

The town's local mayor is also a celebrity for his infamy. His ongoing battle with the law over embezzlement, property fraud and a whole host of other charges has become part of everyday Marbella life. Whatever your opinions of him and his politics, the tourists have returned to Marbella and the emphasis is on providing high quality service and a chic cosmopolitan resort.
The old town of Marbella is still characterized by small winding streets and you can enjoy strolling around the café lined Plaza de los Naranjos and forget the hustle and bustle of the main town with its hotels, marinas and busy roads.