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Diputación > Lugar > Comarca de la Costa del Sol Occidental

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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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    This Caliphal castle, built in the 9th or early 10th century, occupies a large section of Marbella’s old town centre near the Plaza de Los Naranjos and the Iglesia de la Encarnación, the town’s...

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    The Felipe VI Theater-Auditorium, inaugurated in March 2015, has become the largest stage space on the Costa del Sol, and welcomes theatrical performances, concerts, forums, conventions and...

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    It was only in 1964 that Marbella had its first bullring. The first event took place on 11 June, starring matadors Pedro Martînez Pedrês, Manuel Benîtez, aka ‘El Cordobês,’ and Francisco Camino. The...

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    Bahía Dorada Beach is in Estepona, in the Bahía Dorada area, near to La Galera beach, and barely 8 kilometres from the town. The beach is in an outstanding location, and the colours of the sea are...

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    El Saladillo Beach is 13 kilometres from Estepona, heading east. The beach is a long stretch of 3 kilometres, 35 metres wide. Although there is no promenade, the beach gets fairly busy. It is...

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    In the month of March or April, the people of Estepona take to their maximum expression a series of religious ceremonies of extraordinary cultural and artistic value that are deeply rooted...

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    With the arrival of July, from the first Tuesday of this month until Sunday, Estepona lives its Fair and Major Holidays. For six days and six nights everything is a party, because the Fair floods...

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    On Carrera Street there is a beautiful and wide viewpoint with excellent views, given that Casares is 470 m above sea level. In addition, on this street stands the birthplace of Blas Infante, now a...

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    Aqualand is a world of water attractions for the whole family, it is a universe of water slides of many shapes and heights in which you can feel strong sensations, enjoy moments of relaxation and...

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    This course is located in the luxury urbanization Elviria Hills, just minutes from the center of Marbella. The course enjoys from the novice player to the more experienced one. Almost 500 trees...

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Charming Estepona