Costa del Sol Holidays
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Holidays In The Costa Del Sol
The Costa del Sol is a popular holiday destination for us Brits, and it's easy to see why. Plenty of sunshine, warm weather, great beaches and lots of hotel options, but with so many options, where should you stay in 2025 and 2026?
In this guide, we'll explore the region, from the quieter coastal town of Nerja in the north east, down to Estepona in the south west including popular holiday resorts like Marbella, Torremolinos and Fuengirola. We'll look at how to get there, the types of holiday on offer, where to stay and some of the exciting things you can do on a Costa del Sol holiday.
Popular Costa Del Sol Hotels
Getting to, from and around Costa Del Sol
Airlines & Tour Operators
Malaga is the main city in the region and is likely where you'll need to fly into, although the further south you go, Gibraltar could also be an option. Direct flights to Malaga from airports like Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast operate year-round, but you might find some holiday airlines like TUI or Jet2 also offer summer seasonal flights from more regional airports.
As such a popular holiday hotspot, pretty much all of the big beach holiday tour operators and travel agents will have Costa del Sol holidays available, ranging from self catering apartments to five-star luxury resorts. ABTA and ATOL protected tour operators like TUI and Jet2holidays often include things like airport transfers and check-in luggage as part of their package holidays, whereas others like loveholidays, On The Beach and easyJet Holidays may not automatically include this.
Getting Around The Costa Del Sol
Once you've arrived, you've got a number of options to get around. Firstly, a pre-booked airport transfer can be one of the best ways to get from Malaga airport to your accommodation, especially if you're in a big resort where getting around by foot is pretty easy.
Public transport is possible, with buses running into Malaga city centre, Nerja, Marbella, Estepona and Algeciras. Bus services also run to resorts like Benalmadena and Torremolinos from outside of the airport (which is a much longer walk away).
Car Hire
Alternatively, hiring a car can be an excellent option here. Book in advance and pick up your hire car from the airport with companies like MalagaCar or Goldcar, or if you only need one for a day or two during your trip, your hotel reception staff can help you book one locally.
