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Coastal area in Andalusia, Spain
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The Costa del Sol (literally "sun coast") is a long stretch of Mediterranean coastline in the Andalucia region of southern Spain. It is one of the most important tourist areas in Spain, drawing northern Europeans and Spaniards for its beaches, beautiful weather, and relaxed attitude. It also offers historical and cultural attractions due to its long history of occupation by the Moors.
By train
Málaga is connected to the RENFE high-speed network. The AVE runs here every hour. You can get to Barcelona and Madrid from Malaga. The next transfer station is in Córdoba.
By car
Well-developed motorways (Autovía del Mediterráneo) and expressways run along the coast, mostly the A-7 (toll), and in Málaga also the MA-24 and MA-20.
By bus
The bus network on the Costa del Sol is quite well developed.
By bike
You can see a lot of racing cyclists on the Costa del Sol who train here. A lot of teams prepare for the season here, especially in spring.
By train
Trains are operated by Renfe, buses to Malaga by EMT and to most cities elsewhere in the region by Avanzabus.
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Benalmádena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmádena Costa have a long stretch of sunny beaches, a lively nightlife and excellent cuisine
a low-density residential area surrounded by a UNESCO biosphere reserve called La Sierra de las Nieves
a coastal town that has succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character, despite the onslaught of tourism
a tourist town with 8 km of sandy beaches and a Moorish castle
the largest city on the Costa del Sol offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine
one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on the Costa
a typically Andalusian white-washed village on a mountain side
a beautiful small town in the mountains, with hiking opportunities
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