Holidays to Andalucia/Costa del Sol, Spain

Holidays to the Costa del Sol in Andalucia continue to be very popular for many reasons, namely fine beaches, glorious sunshine, bustling nightlife and a wealth of leisure activities. However, Andalucia is similarly home to unexplored sleepy villages, breathtaking countryside and traditional Spanish heritage. The resorts stretch from Gibralter to Malaga, giving visitors a vast range of locations to choose from.

Hotels in Puerto Banus

	H10 Andalucia Plaza (4*) Discerning couples will particularly enjoy this spacious, modern hotel which boasts elegant furnishings and an excellent location, 500 metres from the beach and 1km from the resort centre.
	Gran Hotel Guadalpin (5*) The Gran Hotel Guadalpin is superbly located on the Golden Mile between the centre of Marbella and Puerto Banus and is just a short walk from the beach.

Hotels in Marbella

	Aparthotel Sultan Club (4*) Resembling an Arabian palace, the Sultan Club is very much at home in the affluent residential area of this famous resort, known colloquially as the Golden Mile.
	Hotel Coral Beach (4*) In a prime location about 1km from fashionable Puerto Banus, this charming hotel is attractively designed and built in Andalucian style.
	Melia Dinamar (4*) The bright and stylish Hotel Melia Marbella Dinamar offers high quality accommodation and the ingredients for a quiet and romantic holiday.
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Hotels in Estepona

	Hotel El Paraiso Costa del Sol (4*) Positioned on a small hill overlooking the sea‚ next to a superb 18-hole golf course‚ the El Paraiso provides comfort and relaxation, as well as a comprehensive centre of traditional Chinese medicine.
	Hotel Atalaya Park (4*) This superb hotel enjoys a beautiful setting within landscaped gardens beside a golden sandy beach.
	Hotel H10 Estepona Palace (4*) A unique and elegant hotel, boasting spectacular views across the water, this impressive complex blends stunning Andalucian architecture with spacious, contemporary interiors, designed by a local artist.
More 4 and 5 star hotels in Estepona

Hotels in Fuengirola

Fuengirola has the unkind reputation of being Spain's kiss-me-quick resort. But, after the skirmishes of its youth, this Costa del Sol institution has grown into a mature, and likeable destination. On Fuengirola's golden seafront there are chip shops which proudly proclaim their British pedigree, complete with Union Flag emblems and names which leave no doubt in the mind of holidaymakers seeking home cooking. Others rely on hand-written blackboard signs offering the biggest English breakfast you can find.

	Beatriz Palace and spa (4*) With a setting that has something to suit all holiday styles, the Hotel Beatriz is sure to please.
	Las Piramides (4*) Perfectly positioned for strolling on the seafront promenade, this very comfortable hotel is just moments away from the beach and an easy walk from shops, eateries and British bars at Fuengirola's port.

Hotels in Nerja

Hotel Balcon de Europa (4*) This friendly and intimate hotel is situated in a pedestrian-only area at the centre of Nerja, where it commands the most stunning views of the coast.

Hotels in Torrox

Riu Ferrara (4*) The Riu Ferrara enjoys a wonderful setting on the beautiful Torrox Costa, right beside the sea.

Hotels in Benalmadena

Beautiful Benalmadena divides into Benalmadena pueblo, a typical hilltop Andalusian white village, with wonderful views over the coast and Benalmadena-Costa, a cosmopolitan coastal resort only a couple of kilometres away, but worlds apart.Benalmadena-Costa is the neighbouring resort of Torremolinos and the two merge seamlessly into each other in a mass of high-rise towers. But Benalmadena-Costa is quieter, with less concrete-towers, better sands and more sophistication. The sands, in fact, stretch for around 9kms along this part of the coast and the two main attractions are the upmarket marina (the largest on the Andalusian coast) and the extravagant Casino Torrequebrada.Benalmadena-Costa is a family resort and there are many facilities geared towards this. Scattered between the holiday apartments and hotels are three Moorish watchtowers standing beside the sea, which look like strange giant-sized chess figures. For history lovers there are even some extensive Roman ruins, still under excavation.

	Hotel Playabonita (4*) Mainly suited for couples who want a touch of luxury, this hotel is renowned for it's quality and is positioned right on the beach offering wonderful sea views.
	Benalmadena Palace (4*) With fantastic views from its hillside setting across the coastline to Fuengirola, this exciting complex has something to suit every holiday style.
	Sirenis Holiday Palace (4*) If it's comfortable accommodation in a handy resort location - away from the hustle and bustle but within easy reach of the Banalmadena resort centre and amenities then look no further than the Sirenis Holiday Palace.

Hotels in Torremolinos

Torremolinos is big and brash - a melting pot of a resort where you are likely to hear any other language spoken apart from Spanish.
For many years, Torremolinos had a poor reputation as a kiss-me-quick haven for lager louts sporting Union Jack emblems, but that is no longer the case. The local authorities have worked hard to raise the image and profile of the resort and today, although packed at high season, it enjoys more of an international clientele who are more sophisticated. In general, the resort mainly appeals to the younger generation during the summer months because of its hectic nightlife, whereas during the winter it feels quite different, attracting large proportions of North European retired folk.

Hotel Sol Don Pablo (4*) Superbly situated on the sea front lies the Sol Don Pablo, one of three high specification hotels of the same group on the one complex.