The Costa del Sol has something for everyone - beautiful historic cities, quaint beachside villages, stunning mountain pueblos and vibrant nightlife and trendy marinas.
If you are wondering where you might like buy along the Costa de Sol, here are some of our favourite places...
Dixie - La Cala de Mijas
Dixie says "This is a beautiful little fishing village that has character and class. It is packed with wonderful bars and restaurants and has a stunning beach. Located between Fuengirola and Marbella, it is a wonderful example of how Spain´s traditional village and modern lifestyles have combined perfectly, There are some wonderful new developments taking shape right now."
Alex - Torrequebrada
"I love this part of the coast. It has lots of little hidden bays and beaches and then you look back and see the whole of the bay of Fuengirola. It is stunning! There are some lovely villages within easy walk to the beach around here."
Tim - Benahavis Pueblo
"This is a beautful quintessential Spanish village up in the hills overlooking the Mediterranean. It has a cluster of amazing tapas bars and restaurants, and gorgeous classic Spanish villas and townhouses."
Wen (Mr Fuengirola) - Fuengirola
Wen says:"My favourite part of Fuegirola is the castle area. The beaches are quieter, there is a suspension bridge crossing the river with stunning views over the Med and up to the Sohail Castle. There are also some wonderful bars and restaurants in this area and at the moment there is an open air bar and live music in the Castle grounds. There are a lot of great apartments in this area as it is close the beach. It´s a great location to live an socialise."
Debbie - Benalmadena Marina
"It is such a vibrant area with lots of bars and restaurants and live music. The arabic style architecture has actually won awards. It is just great to sit back and watch the boats come and go.There are some wonderful residential areas within easy walking distance."
Helen - Malaga
"I love the city of Malaga. I think it is one of my favourite cities in the world. It is a mix of rich culture and history, beach life, a new vibrant marina, amazing shopping and hundreds of traditional and modern bars. restaurants and rooftop bars with breathtaking views over the city. It has been voted as one of the top 20 places to live in the world. It is definitely worth a look."