Costa Del Sol Holidays 2012-2013

The Costa Del Sol is famous for its water parks, and there is no better way to spend a hot day than relaxing in the sun and taking a speedy trip down a water slide when you need cooling down. Torremolinos is home to the biggest in the region, Aqualand. Here you will find slides with breathtaking drops, mystery settings, slaloms, rapids and the biggest tummy tumbling descent in Europe, at 22 meters high. The Cable Ski park in Marbella is a water park with a difference, and is the place to go if you want to hone your water skiing technique.

There is an abundance of things to see and do during a holiday to the Costa del sol, and with a blend of historic, artistic, and architectural culture you are guaranteed to find something to suit any taste. Visit the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Museum and the Centre of Contemporary Arts for some artistic edge, or explore Malaga, one of the oldest cities in the world. The Cathedral of Malaga and La Alcazaba are two examples of the many architectural delights you will see. The region is famed for its culinary offerings, so be sure to try some traditional food during your stay.

Shopaholics will find it easy to indulge in one of their favourite pastimes whilst staying on the Costa Del Sol. Malaga offers a range of shopping centres as well as some unique boutiques selling clothing, jewellery, art work and even antiques. If you’re more high fashion than high street, Puerto Banus is the place to be. This chic and expensive area is dripping with the very best of designer names, and is a beautiful area for some window shopping if you don’t dare entertain the idea of venturing from the high street prices.

The Costa del sol is famous for its long stretches of sandy shores, so it is the perfect place to enjoy a beach holiday. With a coastline that stretches across over 150 kilometres, there is an abundance of choice when it comes to finding your own little sandy spot. You can relax on one of Nerja’s or Malaga’s beaches if you want water sports, beachside bars and restaurants, or find a more secluded spot in one of the lesser known bays, such as El Canuelo. This spot in particular is a world away from the crowded summer resorts, sitting on a secluded cove with crystal clear waters where you can enjoy some snorkelling.

The Costa Del Sol enjoys around 300 days of sunshine every year, and its name of ‘the sun coast’ it is hardly surprising that sunbathing is one of the most popular pastimes to those staying in the area. For the devoted sun seekers, the Costa Del Sol is best enjoyed during the summer, when you can top up the tan in temperatures of around 28C. Nevertheless, sun seekers are seen on the beaches, in parks and around pools from May until late September, when the sun is still shining and the temperatures are still very warm.

The Costa Del Sol is famed for its long stretch of sandy coastline, and with a name that literally translates as ‘coast of the sun’, its not surprise that it is a great destination for a beach break. You can choose from over 150 kilometres of sands, extending through towns, cities, villages and resorts. If you want to find a quiet spot in the sun, Estepona is where you will find Playa del Saladillo, a relaxed, naturally beautiful beach sheltered by sand dunes and peppered with cactus plants. One of the liveliest beaches is Playa Carihuela, found in Torremolinos, where you can be entertained on the sand or in the sea.

Costa del sol is the perfect destination to enjoy as a family, with a wealth of child friendly resorts along its sunny coastline. Nerja is an historic town with beautiful beaches and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, and is a world away from the typical Costa Del Sol resorts. If you wish to be somewhere lively, Torremolinos offers a stretch of sandy coastline as well as a wealth of entertainment such as water sports, shopping and Aqualand, the biggest waterpark in the region. Mijas, at the other end of the scale, is a quaint Spanish village with lovely cobbled streets and a quiet beach.

Whether you wish to spend your days on the beach playing in the sand and paddling in the sea, or venturing across the region to see some sights, you will not find a shortage of things to do. Have some animal fun at the wildlife centre, glide down one of the many slides in the aqua parks or even get up close and friendly with a crocodile at the crocodile park! There is fun for all the family at Tivoli World, an amusement park in Benalmadena with rides ranging from old favourites to white knuckle new additions.