372 Costa del Sol Info ALMUÑECAR This popular seaside town on the Costa Tropical has beautiful beaches and enjoys a mild climate throughout the year. It has excellent, tourist-friendly infrastructure, as well as a rich cultural dimension. Highlights include the San Miguel Castle with its well-preserved walls, moat and drawbridge and the Cueva de los Siete Palacios archaeological museum. Distance from the airport: 94 km. BENALMÁDENA Benalmádena is made up of three distinct areas: Benalmádena Pueblo, a quaint hilltop village, Arroyo de la Miel, a little further down the hill, and Benalmádena Costa, a seaside town that stretches along the coastline. The latter is popular for its beautiful beaches, lively atmosphere and sports and leisure facilities. Distance from the airport: 12 km. ESTEPONA The coastline of Estepona stretches for 21 kilometres, and boasts a number of beaches that have been received the Blue Flag award for environmental management. Here, you will find a marina bursting with tapas bars and restaurants, as well as several sites of cultural interest such as museums, the clock tower, the bullring, the San Luis castle, the church of Los Remedios and Los Pedregales park. Distance from the airport: 70 km. MARBELLA Arguably the most elegant resort in southern Spain, Marbella invites you to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of its Plaza de los Naranjos and wander through its narrow streets lined with whitewashed buildings and brightly coloured flowers. For those who like luxury shopping, the elegant Puerto Banús, about 7 km away, is a must. Distance from the airport: 50 km. NERJA Nerja’s caves and Balcón de Europa, a balcony-like viewing platform, are what make this destination so appealing. Its sensational view of the Medi- terranean and the peaks of the Sierra Almijara make it well worth a visit when staying in Andalusia. Nerja also boasts plenty of cultural attractions, which reflect its rich history. Its old town, church dating from the 18th century and the impressive Aguila aqueduct over the river Maro are well worth seeing. Distance from the airport: 70 km. TORREMOLINOS The largest seaside resort on the Costa del Sol offers everything you could need for a successful seaside holiday – long sandy beaches with plenty of recreational opportunities, the chance to try out a range of water sports and the Calle San Miguel, a pedestrian area that is bustling at all times of the day and night. Torremolinos also boasts a beautiful 7 kilometre-long seafront promenade. Distance from the airport: 8 km. TORROX Formerly a Roman city driven by trade and manufacturing, Torrox-Pueblo boasts a typical Andalusian atmosphere with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses and fortifications that bear witness to its Moorish heritage. The city also boasts the longest seafront promenade on the Costa del Sol. Distance from the airport: 63 km. GRANADA/MOTRIL This town, nestled between Málaga and Almería at the foot of the Sierra Lujar mountain, enjoys a mild climate all year round and is an ideal place to combine seaside activities with cultural exploration. The coastline is lined with beautiful beaches, some of which are renowned for their tranquillity and others for their choices of leisure activities and water sports. The inland has plenty of sporting opportunities and is home to incredible sites of cultural interest, such as the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza and the sugar cane museum. Distance from the airport: 114 km.
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