Regions of spain

Regions in Spain
Below are some short descriptions of various regions in spain all within a few hours driving distance. San Roque - Costa del Sol - regions of spain San Roque is a town distinguished by its whiteness. San Roque is situated on an almost circular hill, 109 metres over sea level, surrounded by mountains, opened to the valley of the rivers Guadiaro and Guadarranque and from where, there is a beautiful view of the Algeciras Bay.

Sotogrande - Costa del Sol - regions of spain The reputation of Sotogrande and its appeal to so many nationalities lay initially in the natural beauty of the site. This was enhanced by the early landscaping, the planting of avenues of palm trees and the hiding underground of the infrastructure. Its final character however, was established by the creation of the most varied sporting facilities in Europe which include famous golf courses.

Estepona - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Estepona is a truly privileged town. Estepona is located on the western Costa del Sol it offers the visitor an unrivaled array of attractions. Glorious summers and mild Estepona winters make it the perfect holiday destination for the discerning traveler. Steeped in history and culture, Estepona town remains unspoiled and future development is carefully planned to ensure the preservation of the town´s identity.

San Pedro - Costa del Sol - regions of spain San Pedro de Alcantara is in an ideal situation, just 10 kilometres west from all the glitz and glamour of Marbella, yet just a few minutes drive away from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range and 20 km from the town of Estepona An ancient farming community, once famous for sugar cane, today San Pedro is a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with an appeal all of its own.

Ronda - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Ronda is one of Andalucia's loveliest towns, steeped in history. Ronda stands on a towering plateau in the mountains of Malaga Province, and is famous through Spain for the plunging river gorge which divides the medieval from the 18th century parts of the town. This gorge is known as El Tajo – The Cliff and is spanned by a stone bridge, which once housed a prison in Ronda.

Puerto Banus - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Puerto Jose Banus was inaugurated in May of 1970. It has a capacity for 915 docking posts for berths ranging from 8 to 50m, and two beaches on either side over 150m long. Puerto Banus in Marbella is one of the meeting points where there is a pleasant level of life. Puerto Banus nightlife is well known among celebrities, and there are countless clubs and pubs. In the summer months, the whole place rocks 'till daybreak'.

Marbella - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Marbella's motto is 'A Way of Life'. Marbella is a luxurious resort town and seems to have it all. Marbella, once again, is rising to the fore as a favourite location with the rich and famous, as well as more ordinary folk who are willing to pay just a little bit extra for southern Spain's answer to St Tropez.

Calahonda - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Calahonda is 33kms from Malaga airport, in between Marbella and Fuengirola. Calahonda is a custom-built urbanisation or housing estate that has been so successful, it is now known as a town in its own right, although Calahonda is really only a suburb of Marbella.

Coin - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Coin is situated in the fertile valley of the rio Grande aprox. 21 Km inland from Marbella and there is little doubt that a community of some kind existed on the spot long before the Roman conquest. Nevertheless, it was the Romans who gave Coin its name which has survived to today.

Mijas - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Mijas is a typical Andaluz village, perched high above Fuengirola and Mijas Costa like so many sugar cubes with spectacular views of the coast and surrounding heavily wooded mountains. There are no main thoroughfares in Mijas, instead a web of narrow cobbled streets complete with terraces overflowing with geraniums, red tile roofs, archways and, of course, the occasional chirruping canary.

Fuengirola - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Fuengirola is 21kms from Málaga airport. Fuengirola is slightly less developed and more family orientated than Torremolinos, although it has been a popular since the 1960´s. Fuengirola is most famous for its five miles of sandy beaches that offer stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline.

Benalmadena - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Benalmadena Overview Benalmadena is located 19kms from Malaga and just 9kms from Torremolinos. It is another of the Costa’s home-grown tourist resorts. The municipality of Benalmadena is actually divided into three separate smaller towns. The first is Benalmadena Pueblo (village), which is located on the mountain side.

Torremolinos - Costa del Sol - regions of spain The first stop along the Costa del Sol, only 6km from Málaga airport is Torremolinos. Torremolinos is the town, which led the tourist boom of the 1950´s and 60´s. Only fifty years ago, Torremolinos was just a small fishing village. It has now become a massive resort area with rows of high-rise apartments and hotels.

Antequera - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Antequera, population 40.000 is, with its noteworthy sights, a historical town par excellence, built on the banks of the Guadalhorce. This busy market town was strategically important first as a Roman Anticaria and later as a Moorish border fortress defending Granada. It boasts remains of an Arab castle and part of its fortifications.

Malaga - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol and its international airport provides the gateway to all of the other Andalusian towns. Malaga airport is one of the largest in Spain and in a typical year can welcome up to 10 million visitors. Malaga also serves as a major port and an industrial centre for Southern Spain.

Nerja - Costa del Sol - regions of spain Nerja is on the seashore some 50 kilometres from Malaga on the N340 coastal highway, and marks the eastern tip of Malaga's Costa del Sol. Once Nerja was a sleepy fishing village, the town now has a population of over 12,000. Nerja boasts 16 kilometres of beaches with powdery sand and sparkling clear water.