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Málaga
Málaga is Andalucia's coastal capital. It is typically Andaluz and underestimated
by many tourists who visit the coast without making a trip to this wonderful
city surrounded by history of 3,000 years. It has been occupied by the Romans,
the Moors and Carthaginians Their influences are apparent in this city including
a fortress, La Alcazaba, which dates back to 1065.
Málaga's old town has a
Moorish air with tiny streets, baroque facades and lots of plazas with an
abundance of tapas bars.
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Marbella
Marbella is the most famous resort on the costa del Sol, it is cosmopolitan and
glamourous. It boasts 26 kms of beaches, top class beachfront hotels, a
promenade of shops and restaurants, water sports, a marina, a lighthouse and a
small fishing port.
Marbella also has a very traditional old town known as
the casco antiguo, which has cobbled streets white washed houses covered in
Bouganvillea, a plaza full of orange trees, a church and many
restaurants.
The backdrop to Marbella is the beautiful La Concha
mountain.
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Puerto Banús
Only 6kms west of Marbella, Puerto Banus is the ultimate playground for the rich
and famous. Built by Don Jose Banus in 1970 it was the Costa del Sols first
pleasure harbour.
The marina harbours some of the largest and most luxurious
yachts you will see anywhere.
During the day you can browse the vast
selection of designer shops and boutiques. There is also a shopping mall and
large department store. Or you can visit the beautiful beach.
By night the
place is alive with bars, restaurants and nightclubs, ther is also a 7 screen
cinema complex and casino.
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Benalmádena
Benalmádena costa is located just west of Málaga and Torremolinos, a buzzing
family resort offering many attractions, 9km of beaches and a fully equipped
marina for more than 1,000 boats. Its night life attracts people from all over
and there is an extensive choice of restaurants.
Just north of Benalmádena
Costa is Benalmádena Pueblo a typical white washed village.
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Fuengirola
Fuengirola is a lively place which has hosted tourism since the 60s, full of
bars, restaurants and home to a zoo, water park and childrens fun park. The long
sandy beaches are famous on the coast it is overlooked by the longest promenade
on the coast, it will take 2 hours to walk from one end to the other.
There
is the castle Sohail marking the entrance of Fuengirola , Roman Columns in Los
Boliches and Thermal baths in Torreblanca.
The town is host to concerts and
festivals throughout the year.
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Torremolinos
Torremolinos is only 8kms east of Malaga airport, it started as a tiny fishing
village and has now become one of the largest and most popular resorts on the
coast. It is a family resort which offers an unbeatable range of hotels,
restaurants, bars, discos, shops and even an aqua park. There are 2 principle
beaches which are long and sandy and offer great facilities.
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