If you like the concept of going west like the frontiers did, you should know that the west of Malaga has been explored by tourists of all kinds for decades, so on the Costa del Sol the new frontier is the east of Malaga.
In other words, if you want a lot of people, a sparkling nightlife and trendy shops with branded items; go west! If you like to see the herd of goats cross the street with their herd, walk through the marked places and you don’t need fancy clubs; go east.
West of Malaga
West of Malaga – approximately 25 km west along the coast you will find: fuengirola, which is an important tourist center. Fuengirola has more than 8 km of coastline with beaches, many restaurants, bars, nightclubs and fashion shops. It is a lively cosmopolitan city and one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol.
On the way from Malaga to Fuengirola is mijas costa – a seaside resort that covers a 12 km stretch of coastline and has almost grown together with Fuengirola. Mijas Costa is the coastline belonging to the small mountain village “Mijas Pueblo”, which has retained much of its original whitewashed village charm.
marbella, about 55 km west of Malaga, you enter “city-celebrity”. Marbella is the vacation spot for the rich and famous from Saudi Arabia to the United States. The world famous Porto Banús, a luxury marina and shopping complex, is located here and attracts more than 5 million visitors a year. Apart from the marinas, Marbella is the capital of the “Costa del Golf”, so if you feel like playing golf on your vacation, this is the place for you. Just keep in mind that everything is more expensive in Marbella than in any other destination on the Costa del Sol.
East of Malaga
Approximately 55 km east of Malaga, you can experience Torrox Costa with a stunning promenade lined with restaurants, cafes and bars. the white people”Torrox town“It is 4-5 km from the coast and is a typical Spanish town with a picturesque square and a handful of tapas bars, where you can cool off as the sun goes down under the orange trees.
10 km further east along the coast is the charming seaside village; nerja. It is full of tourists during the high season, but a bit more relaxed in spring. Nerja has beautiful sandy beaches with palm trees and rocky beaches and offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere in a charming setting.
Between Torrox and Nerja is the most beautiful white village in Andalusia. Frigiliana it is nestled in the mountains, a 15 minute drive from the coast of Nerja. Frigiliana seems to be a magnet for artists and artisans, so in addition to the stunning views, the town offers a craft shop, an art gallery and narrow, winding streets lined with cafes, bars and restaurants that ooze atmosphere.
For you to see, the best of the Costa del Sol is really in the eyes of the beholder. In other words, where do you want to go on the Costa del Sol?
