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Costa del Sol takes up about 300 kilometres of the Mediterranean littoral that
corresponds to the province of Malaga. Protected from the northern winds by
a mountain chain that in some parts comes down to meet the sea, this sheltered
coast is shaped by a succession of extensive beaches, coves almost hidden between
cliffs, marinas and anchorage for fishing. The mild climate, infrequency of
rainfall and the sea breeze make for semitropical vegetation in which palm and
cypress trees, bougainvillaea, oleander and hibiscus are common. The proximity
of such different landscapes -the mountain, the valleys blanketed in vegetable
gardens and the sea- is, without a doubt, one of the greatest attractions of
this coastline which combine all the appeal of the Mediterranean landscape and
culture. Residential areas, marinas, golf clubs, entertainment centres, nightclubs
and many more tourist attractions have been built around and now coexist within
the peaceful ambience of country villages, which have astonishingly conserved
their traditional town centres. Summer beach holidays and all the appeal that
this can offer along this stretch of the Mediterranean is not, however, the
only attractions offered by the Costa del Sol: you will have the chance to uncover
the most genuine, authentic features of the Andalusian culture very close by.
In addition to the folkloric displays in the tourist centres, you can also experience
the lively and popular celebrations. The fiestas, Easter parades, song contests
and the bull runs without a doubt claim first place on the list of recommendations
for travellers who want to see beyond what first meets the eye. Tasting country
wines in the intimate cellars of yore and having some traditional fried fish
(cooked to perfection by the local folk) are some of the temptations that will
seduce all visitors, specially those that prefer the wonders of local gastronomy
over the ever-present international fare.