The Costa de Sol can be divided into two sections, with Malaga City at its center. The eastern Costa del Sol is much shorter, stretching from the provincial capital as far as Nerja, where it meets the Costa Tropical of Granada province. The western Costa de Sol is the section of coast which curves round southwards towards Gibraltar, and includes all the major resorts such as Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Benalmadena, plus of course, Marbella. This section has a very international feel, with visitors and residents from all over the world.

But don`t miss Malaga City, which has reinvented itself in recent years as a cultural and gastronomic center. It has an unparalleled offering of museums, including the Picasso Museum, a buzzing contemporary arts scene, and top-class tapas bars and restaurants.