Duquesa and Sabinillas location guide

12th March 2015 by 2020admin

Costa del Sol, Andalucia

Andalucia embodies everything that is quintessentially Spanish, even to natives of other regions! For instance, all the images that are associated with Spain, such as bullfighting, sherry, and tapas, will be found in this corner of Spain. Moreover, by making your base on the Malaga coast, you will have easy access to key places of artistic and cultural significance. In fact, the historic cities of Granada, Ronda, Cordoba, Sevilla, Jerez, and Cadiz are all within a 2-3 hour drive. Additionally, Gibraltar is little more than half an hour away.

Why the Costa del Sol?

Reasons for choosing the Costa del Sol for your Permanent Residence, Holiday Home or Investment Property:

Unique micro climate giving over 300 days sunshine each year
All year round rental market from golfers, holidaymakers and long term visitors
Wonderful relaxed lifestyle
Low cost of living compared with Northern Europe
Low petrol prices, cheaper tobacco
Property prices still good value compared with UK and Ireland
Excellent investment potential
Legal protection for money invested
Constant improvements to infrastructure (golf courses, amenities etc)
Zero tolerance on street peddlers, litter louts and rowdy behaviour
Many blue flag beaches

History & Culture

Roman ruins and Moorish palaces, museums and galleries, cathedrals and churches are found in abundance in Andalucia, which is steeped in history and culture. For example, away from the hustle and bustle of the coast, clinging to hillsides or nestling in lush green valleys, are Andalucia’s famous “white villages” with their quaint cobbled streets and white washed houses. However, sun, sea, and sand lovers who visit the coast during the summer months often do not realise that Andalucia has such magnificent surprises to offer. Furthermore, with its abundance of natural foliage, its pine covered hillsides, lakes, mountains, and beautiful coastline, Andalucia offers among the best rural tourism sites in Spain. Since Spain is a predominantly catholic nation, the religious calendar is observed there. Therefore, Andalucia is renowned for its parades, pilgrimages, and parties. As a result, cities, towns, and villages have weeklong ferias in honour of their patron saints, with music, dance, and general merriment being the order of the day in celebrations that must not be missed. Besides, Gibraltar, which is steeped in history, is just a short drive away.

Airports

The Costa del Sol is well serviced by two main airports with daily services to and from most of northern Europe. Malaga airport, which is the far eastern side of the Costa del Sol, is the nearest international airport with daily flights to the UK and other countries. On the far west of the coast is Gibraltar. Although there are border controls between Gibraltar and Spain, there are daily flights with Monarch and British Airways to all London airports and recently, some flights to other Spanish destinations. North of Gibraltar is Jerez de la Frontera with a small airport servicing London Stansted and also some internal Spanish flights.

Things To Do…For the Children?

Children are never bored on the Costa del Sol: once they have tired of the beach, why not let them expend some energy at Parkilandia (ball park) on the sea front in Fuengirola, or some of the Aqua Parks like Bahia Park. For instance, there is a paint ball centre in Torreguadiaro, a Karting Club in Fuengirola, Funny Beach near Marbella, and of course, the popular Tivoli World (theme park). Additionally, for those who like wildlife, there are the Selwo Marine park at Benalmadena and the Selwo Safari park which is located east of Estepona, which provide year round entertainment for all ages.

And for the Adults? Discover Top Activities on the Costa del Sol: Sports, Beaches, and Nightlife

Beyond cultural events, fine dining, and sightseeing, the Costa del Sol offers endless excitement. Enjoy year-round horseracing at the Mijas Hipodromo, plus national and international golf, tennis, and sports competitions.

Boating and Marinas.

Boating fans love world-class marinas like Benalmádena, Puerto Banús, Estepona, Sotogrande, and Duquesa—with more developments planned.

Golf Paradise in Andalucia

Nicknamed “Costa Golf,” this coast hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup and 2007 Volvo Masters at Valderrama in Sotogrande. Andalucia boasts Europe’s top golf courses, drawing tourists year-round, especially in cooler months.

Skiing and Mountain Adventures

Drive just two hours from Malaga to Sierra Nevada, Europe’s southernmost ski resorts. They host competitions all season.

Beaches and Water Sports

In summer, relax on Europe’s cleanest Blue Flag beaches. Try parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, or wet biking along the coast. Head to Tarifa for world-class windsurfing.

Leisure and Extreme Sports

Access municipal pools, gyms, and private clubs. Venture inland for horse riding, shooting, fishing, or quad biking. Thrill-seekers can dive into paragliding, caving, canyoning, scuba diving, and kite surfing.

Legendary Nightlife

When night falls, the fun ramps up. Hit three major casinos, endless shows, concerts, restaurants, bars, and clubs—boredom isn’t in the vocabulary here!