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Diputación > Lugar > Comarca de la Costa del Sol Occidental

Diputación de Málaga
Cabecera-Costa-del-Sol-Occidental

The Western Costa del Sol is one of the first destinations of peninsular Spain. The Mediterranean climate with its mild and warm temperatures provides this region more than 300 sunny days.

The adaption of the sea breeze and the protection by the mountain ranges near the coast benefit this kind climate.

It begins in Torremolinos, and after it there are Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Estepona y Manilva. In few words: this is the authentic cradle of the Andalusian and national tourism and expresses our value in the international context. The first-rate quality of its beaches, restaurants, hotels golf courses, complementary services, etc. is international accepted.

Inside these lands, we will see villages which lay over the mountain range: Benahavis and Casares. These two municipalities combine the pure style of the white villages with the surrounding landscape. Spectacular panoramic views, balconies over the Mediterranean Sea from Benalmadena to Mijas, the cosmopolitan and bustling atmosphere from Torremolinos to Sabinillas and the country road N-340, considered one of the longest roads of the world, characterize this region as well as Marbella, town which, over hillocks and valleys, carpets of golf, and houses and gardens full of legends, gets deep into the foot of the mountains. This is the world of meadows and fields of Estepona, Casares and Manilva, as well as small fishing harbours that remain on the coast, which shelters the oldest neighbourhoods of the seaside villages. These villages are in many ways the origin of this beautiful province, where festivities are an important part of social life.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Meat.

CRAFTWORK
Pottery and goldsmithing.

INDUSTRY
Financial, educative, health service, transport, distribution and marketing.

TOURISM
Coast, sports, golf, water sports, congresses and incentives, health and cultural.

 

More English information of Costa del Sol Occidental on the website of the Costa del Sol Tourist Board.

Towns
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    Popularly known as Iglesia de Santa Ana, it stands in the Santana district, one of the most typical in Mijas, which, thanks to the fact that it has remained virtually unchanged over the years,...

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    Built in 1710, it was formerly used as a spiritual retreat for the Carmelite monks from the monastery that once stod on the site now occupied by the hermitage named after the patron saint, La Virgen...

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    Playa de San Francisco, next to Fuengirola’s own port is surrounded by a developed area and is part of the Accessibility Plan. It is generally a very busy beach due to the liveliness of the area,...

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    To La Cantera pass (Up to km 4.8)  Taking the necessary precautions  when starting along the A-387 from  Calvario street, you will see the first  signpost for the Mijas...

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    La playa de Santa Amalia - El Castillo is located in the Malaga municipality of Fuengirola. A distinctly urban settlement, with El Castillo being its natural extension. Playa de Santa Amalia - El...

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    The origin of this town dates back to the end of the 11th century when the Arabs founded it around the fortress that they had built to defend the East side of the Arab castle of Montemayor. The...

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    Between June 23 and 24, the burning of the mustaches of San Juan (the juas), dolls that make different local associations and that make fun of well-known local and national characters, are destined...

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    Marbella was first a mining town, then it turned to agriculture and finally opted for tourism as its most important economic element. It is a very old town and was frequented by well-to-do families...

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    The Costa del Sol Racecourse is located in a quiet natural area, on El Chaparral estate in Mijas Costa, 30 km from Pablo Ruiz Picasso International Airport in Malaga and 25 km from Marbella, with a...

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    Cerrado del Águila Golf & Resort is situated in Mijas-Costa, next to the Race course “Costa del Sol”. It has fantastic views of Fuengirola and the sea. This golf course of 9 holes was...

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    Because of its location in the heart of the city, the port of Marbella is frequented by the marbellíes and very visited by tourists. The friendly atmosphere of the bars, the proximity of beaches and...

Videos

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Charming Estepona