Things to do around the Costa del Sol in Spain

On the Costa Del Sol, boredom really isn't an option! There are the beaches, the wonderful shops, the Spanish cuisine, the spectator sports, participation sports, the entertainment, the wonderful scenery and the natural wonders to enjoy.

Sightseeing Andalusia

Andalusia is rich in things to see or do, so when you are over on a property inspection visit why not take in some of the sights and make the most of your visit to the Costa Del Sol and the fascinating inland areas of Andalusia.

El Hacho

The mountain, El Hacho, near Alora, is 559 metres high and the views from the top are simply breathtaking. If the full hike up the mountain is a bit too energetic for you, there are three hills at the base of the mountain, one of which is crowned with a Moorish Castle

El Chorro

There are three breathtaking lakes, surrounded by deep pine forests. These were created by building a dam across the River Gorge and the massive structure is known as "Garganta del Chorro " We can arrange picnics or packed lunches, as once you have arrived at El Chorro, you'll want to stay for the day. It's a haven for climbing, hiking, biking, photography, bird watching, swimming, walking and fishing.

The Health Spa at Carratraca

The Hot sulphuric springs have been famous since Roman times for their healing waters and although the baths are only open at certain times of the year, the drive through the breathtaking countryside, through the olive and almond groves are worth the effort alone!

The Burial Chambers at Antequera

The Town of Antequera is famous for it's "Dolmens". These are 5000 year old burial chambers, made with huge slabs of rock, that were constructed by the original Iberian people.

The Lake at Fuente de Piedra

This is one of the largest natural lakes in Spain and is known as the "Pink Lagoon", as it is one of the favourite stop-off spots for migrating Pink Flamingos.

Ronda

Ronda is one of the most captivating towns in Andalusia. It is well known for the plunging river gorge that separates the medieval from the 18th century parts of the town.

These are only a selection of the dozens of attractions in the immediate area and the thousands of attractions in Andalusia.

Shopping - Costa Del Sol, Adalusia

Although the majority of visitors to Andalusia, don't come to enjoy shopping sprees, you'll have to keep your credit cards in check, as the Costa Del Sol is a shopper's paradise! There is every kind of shop, supermarket, hypermarket, and market that you can imagine. The prices are invariably less expensive than you will find in other parts of Europe. There are even various boot fairs available, many of which are the size of eight football pitches! One of the largest Spanish market / boot fairs, is held every Saturday morning in Fuengirola, situated only a short walk from the train station.

Sports - Costa Del Sol, Andalusia

Angling - Fishing in rivers, lakes and dams in Andalusía is popular, where trout, pike and black bass are found.

Ballooning - Hot air ballooning, the peaceful way to see the countryside. Take a pleasure flight or learn to fly a balloon

Bird Watching - Andalusia is at the very south of Europe and is on the Europe / Africa migration routes of many birds.

Boating & Yachting - The cleanliness of its waters and the warm climate make this coast a popular place in which to enjoy water sports.

Golf - There are over 60 golf courses in Andalusia, making it one of the most popular holiday retreats for golfers.

Green Bowls - Although there are no village greens in local villages, as there are in the UK, there are plenty of bowling clubs on the Costa del Sol, along the coast.

Horse Riding - The horse is an integral part of rural life in Andalusia. Farms, riding schools and stables provide riding lessons or simply hire horses for riding.

Hunting & Shooting - Among developed countries Andalusía is one of the regions with the largest amount of big game

Mountain Biking - Acres and acres of open ground. A biker's paradise.

Tennis - There is no shortage of places to play tennis in Andalusia.

Walking - as a leisure activity is practiced for many reasons the more usual being for enjoying the scenery

Water Sports - Andalusia has over 800km of coastline, both Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Sailing, Motor boating, Rowing, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling, Diving, Deep-sea fishing.

Eating Out - Costa del Sol Andalusia

Andalusian cuisine is amongst the most nutritious in the World. Freshly caught Mediterranean fish, traditional ham sausage, game dishes, vegetable and meat stews, not to mention the wonderful salads and chilled soups, all made from fresh local produce, are the order of the day. The coastal towns on the Costa Del Sol offer you countless restaurants with numerous cuisines, from Spanish, French through to Chinese and Indian. In the Campo (countryside), the cuisine is not quite so varied, but if you wish to enjoy delicious Spanish dishes, you will not be disappointed.