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Nerja, Costa del Sol, Spain This tranquil villa has a fantastic good-sized barbecue and patio area perfect for eating out-of-doors and sunbathing. When you want to venture out, the resort centre and beach are within easy reach.	Frigiliana, Costa del Sol, Spain Located in the beautiful area of Frigiliana this villa offers a great base to explore the surrounding area. Nicely built and equipped with all the modern-day essentials, this compact, yet very pleasant villa boasts many comforts.	Nerja, Costa del Sol, Spain Built on two-levels, each three bedroom floor is separate (so can be classed as two separate villas) and the top floor is accessible by external stairs.	Frigiliana, Costa del Sol, Spain Perfect for rest and relaxation, this traditional well-built single-storey villa is beautifully located in lush countryside and offers breathtaking views over Frigiliana.	Nerja, Costa del Sol, Spain Extremely comfortable and spacious, these very attractive villas are great for a classic poolside break, and are all handy for seeking out the amenities in the centre of Nerja approximately four kilometres away

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Beyond Fuengirola lies Mijas Costa - a beautiful coastal area with wonderful beaches and a crystal-clear sea - and such great resorts as Marbella, Puerto Banus, Calahonda, Estepona, San Pedro de Alcantara and Ojen. Mijas Costa is an ideal resort for families. The town centre of Mijas has a very traditional Spanish feel with winding streets lined with pretty whitewashed houses. Continued

 

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Ambling through the web of narrow cobbled streets of Mijas it is easy to see why so many visitors decided to settle here, muse over the scores of writers and artists that also stayed over the years while you browse the many shops of locally produced works. Despite its huge appeal to tourists and settlers alike the village has managed to retain much of its traditional character and unmistakable relaxed way of life.

If you're on a cheap holiday in Mijas then head further north of the village where the streets turn into flights of steps, the higher you climb the cheaper the cafes and restaurants become and the more quiet they are, it's one of the best ways to avoid the floods of tourists during high season.

 

Calahonda is a busy resort with a rustic flavour and is very much centred on the holidaymaker, with four golf courses, tennis courts, a shimmering coastline offering an array of watersports, shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants that have a truly global take on cuisine. Tucked between Marbella and Fuengirola, this pretty, purpose built resort is in an ideal location to explore the Costa Del Sol coastline and discover the charming cities of Andalusia and Seville.

 

Should you wish to explore the area further, take a trip to the hills with fabulous views to Gibraltar and beyond on a clear day. Worth a visit is the El Zoco centre at the front of Calahonda where you will find an oasis of shops coupled with great restaurants and bars to relax in. By night there are plenty of bars for entertainment which has a large selection suitable for all. The gastronomy of the area is of an international theme, so there really is something for all tastes.
 

Estepona holidays won't disappoint. Estepona is the Sun Coast's most westerly resort, approximately a 45 minute drive to Gibraltar and lies more than half way along the coastline to Gibraltar from Malaga airport. You're more likely to pass the time of day over tapas with local people than to run into hordes of tourists, although it is becoming increasingly popular, particularly with golfers.

 

It's hard to believe it, but it's true - there still exists a real, working, authentic Andalusian town along the Costa Del Sol. And if you love the soul of a genuine Spanish welcome, one that's not been too coloured by commercialism and tourism, yet still offers all the comforts and distractions you need for a great time, holidays to Estepona will be right up your street. Essentially, Estepona grew around it's fantastic fish market - if you're able to set your alarm clock for 5am to witness the morning's fish auction, you really should. You can always sleep later.

The town's dramatic bull ring is perhaps the first thing you'll see on entering the west end of the promenade - and you should check out its programme of events. No bull, but fabulous flamenco concerts and performances by Spanish pop stars - a great way to spend a warm Esteponan night.

 

Sights to see include the clock tower, Los Remedios Church - and chic restaurants and bars around the harbour. Sun-seekers can take their pick from packed playas like La Rada or El Cristo or secluded sands like Playa del Castor or braver, barer beaches like Costa Natura, the nudist beach.

At the stroke of midnight, the dance floors start swaying down at the Marina and along the Calle Caridad in the town centre. Fuel up before you get going at one of the many restaurants – fast food to fine cuisine, not to mention a veritable cocktail of bars. You won't have to lift a finger, even on a self-catering holiday to Estepona.

 

Estepona has maintained it's Spanish style despite the tourist boom – all the big hotels have kept to the town's edges. So you can watch life pass by in the pretty Plaza de las Flores. Pick up unusual bargains on the Calle Terraza. Explore the past at the Roman and Moorish remains and the seven seafront watchtowers.There's copious watersports, a horse riding centre and the Estepona Golf club. Or you could conquer the heights of the Sierra Bermeja - don't worry, you can drive the 10km to the top!

 

The beach is dark shingly sand and quite narrow. You'll find that the majority of shops in Estepona are clustered around the centre of the resort. Stores sell regional crafts, including leather goods, while the town's elegant boutiques stock a range of stylish fashions and designer labels.

 

Located not far from the Sierra de Ronda mountain range San Pedro de Alcantara is a traditional Spanish town with a central plaza surrounded by many narrow streets which are packed with small shops, sidewalks, cafes and bars. A pleasant walk from the centre of town brings you to the beachfront along the Avenida del marques del Duero, a wide avenue flanked by palm trees. Here you will find an excellent range of chiringuitos (beachside restaurants) specialising in fish dishes.

 

All the nearby beaches are sandy including the 5km long beach of San Pedro which has been awarded a blue flags. This little town combines traditional Spanish architecture and lifestyle with a superb beach that is second to none for holidays. San Pedro de Alcantara is only 10km from chic Marbella and a few minutes drive away from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range.

 

La Duquesa is an elegant, sophisticated resort with most of the action centred around the quaint marina and is also home to La Duquesa golf course.

 

Frequented by Hollywood stars and royalty alike, stylish Marbella has long been the summertime haunt of the international jet set. It is renowned as one of Europe's most exclusive holiday resorts and easily rivals other classy heavyweight destinations such as St. Tropez and Monte Carlo.

 

There are plenty of good value holiday villages and developments clustered close by, making cheap holidays in Marbella within the reach of all of us. From the coast road, the famous 'Marbella arch' staddles the carriageway - a sure sign that you've reached the coolest spot on the Costa Del Sol. Here, at the resort's edges, you'll find better value restaurants and bright modern apartment complexes where many holidays to Marbella are based.

Dive into town and you'll uncover Marbella's remarkably well preserved old town, rising above the sea in a series of cobbled, climbing alleyways, fountain-splashed courtyards and restaurants illuminated with thousands of fairylights. It's all very seductive.

 

Marbella's many sandy beaches, chic boutiques, fine restaurants and enchanting 16th century old town has made it a favourite. Set around the beautiful orange tree-lined Plaza de Naranjos, the historic quarter is a labyrinth of zigzagging cobbled streets while the port area of Puerto Banus is home to a vast array of luxurious yachts and motor cruisers.

 

Marbella boasts a number of beaches. The most popular is the centrally located Playa de Venus while the Playa de la Fontanilla is a more secluded stretch of sand. It's a man-made beach protected by jetties. Beyond this lies the quiet Playa de Casablanca - the ideal spot to really get away from it all.
Eating out

In keeping with Marbella's up market image, the resort is home to classy eateries serving top quality Spanish and international cuisine. Unsurprisingly, many of the restaurants are expensive, especially in the Puerto Banus area. Nevertheless, Marbella also has a number of attractive cafes and beach-bar restaurants that cater for all purses and tastes.

Marbella boasts a wide selection of exclusive and expensive nightclubs while the casino in Puerto Banus plays host the cream of European society. Look out for free tickets to various clubs and bars which are frequently handed out around resort if you want to hob-nob with the rich and famous in a glamorous late night hangout.

Top-name labels fill the extravagant boutiques and designer stores that line the warren-like streets of Marbella's old town and port area. Most shops are open late into the evening and so after a leisurely day down on the beach you can shop to your heart's content once the sun goes down.

Marbella is also home to a number of pretty parks and public gardens. Try a pleasant afternoon stroll through La Alamada park which overflows with exotic plants and gurgling fountains or while away a summer's evening at a concert or dance in the amphitheatre in Parque de la Constitucion. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo, home to an impressive art collection which includes works by Picasso, Dali and Miro.

 

High in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves mountain range, holidays in Ojen promise secluded relaxation in a traditional Andalusian village with the lure of daytrips to cosmopolitan Marbella. Overlooking the coast on the threshold of the mountain range, and surrounded by forests of cork, oak, and pine, it could not be more different to the nearby resorts. Its narrow streets and white cubist houses indicate its Arabic origins, while for decades, the villagers have preserved the special local traditions. Look out for wonders of nature like the protected white Hispanic Goat and the Royal Eagle, and exquisite regional dishes including tapas and Iberian ham.

With its winding white streets decked with flowers, its numerous hidden corners and the scenic mountainous landscape, Ojen is typical of southern Spain. It is also unique, thanks to the outstanding forests and hills, rivers and streams around it that can be explored and enjoyed.

You'll find all the supplies you need in the village, as well as an old quarter complete with picture-perfect cobbled streets, wrought iron balconies and refreshing water fountains. There are also tavernas and bars where you can try the anise liqueur, aguardiente, which made the village famous. Don't miss the wine museum either, where a guided tour includes sampling the local wines. And you can buy some to take back to the villa with you to accompany a leisurely barbecue.

 

Look for Ojen's 15th century church that was once an Arabic mosque, its famous Los Chorros fountain, and the ruins of the Moorish castle in a field overlooking the village. Look out too for the pinsapo, a rare tree native to the area that only exists in the Sierra de las Nieves mountain range.

Hiking to the north of the village brings you face to face with its past. The ruined Moorish castle tells the story of the village's roots. For more amazing vistas, head into the Serrania de Ronda where ramblers are drawn by the stunning views over to Marbella and the coast, 3000ft below.

Holidays to Ojen give you easy access to a beautiful part of southern Spain. They combine peace and tranquillity in the mountains with the option of fashionable bars, beaches and restaurants.

 

 

 

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