Costa del Sol, also known as the 'sun coast' is one of Europe's favourite Mediterranean holiday destinations and stretches along just over 150 kilometres of Málaga province, from the tip of Tarifa past Gibraltar. Its miles of splendid sandy beaches, mild winters and baking summers is the root of attraction that makes it a great place to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, including golf.

This region is the home of world-class golf courses, to the extent that it has often been dubbed the 'Costa del Golf.' However, golf is just one of many sports played here. Tennis, badminton, squash, horse riding, water sport activities and adventure sports means there is fun for everyone.

All of this means that the Costa del Sol has also long been the most famous and popular settling point for other Europeans and it continues to attract settlers from all over the world. Over the past decade, the Costa del Sol has been transformed once again, and now provides an amazingly diverse property market. Prices have risen accordingly, but affordable properties can still be found if you are prepared to be patient. Alternatively, should budget not be your problem but finding the right home is, then the wide range and availability on the Costa del Sol makes it the perfect place to start looking. Towns such as Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella and the famous Puerto Banus areas are better known, but Nueva Andalucia, Estepona San Pedro de Alcantara and Sotogrande as well as Manilva and Duquesa areas now prove equally as popular due to their (relative) affordability and traditional style and character.

Buying a Spanish property on the Costa del Sol is easier than you may think. Conveyancing is generally quite straightforward as many properties have been built over the last few years. However, it is still imperative to obtain the assistance of your Spanish lawyer when checking legalities of your new investment, and not just trusting the developer or agent who represent the property.

The region also boasts a wealth of lively nightlife and culture for the young and old alike. The beautiful capital city of Málaga is the home of Pablo Picasso's birthplace and the finest Flamenco shows, bull fighting, tapas restaurants and boutique shopping. Because the Costa Del Sol is the gateway to Africa it has been conquered and civilised many times and therefore it is rich in archaeological remains. The Nerja Cave dating back 20,000 years is one of many historical sites to explore in the area. The friendliness of the people and the ambience of the Costa Del Sol is something to be admired.

In brief, if you are looking for sun, clean beaches with the ability to dip your toe into a foreign culture and lifestyle on a whim, balanced by the cosmopolitan reputation the coast has, you'll struggle to find better.

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