Regions
The Costa del Sol is made up of very different places
Between Sotogrande and Málaga lie dozens of kilometres of coastline, and every town has its own character, price level, and type of property. An apartment in Fuengirola and a villa in Benahavís belong to the same coast, but a very different life. Below you'll find a guide for each region: where it is, what life is like there, and what you can expect for your budget. Torn between two places? We'll simply drive them with you.
Choose your region
Guides per region on the Costa del Sol
Estepona
A whitewashed centre with flower-lined streets, a long promenade, and new-build homes along the New Golden Mile.
Read the Esteponaguide →Marbella
International allure, a historic centre, and one of the best-known names on the Costa del Sol.
Read the Marbellaguide →Benahavís
A mountain village above Marbella, known for golf resorts and villas with views over the coast.
Read the Benahavísguide →Puerto Banús
Marina and nightlife next to Marbella, with apartments within walking distance of the water.
Read the Puerto Banúsguide →New Golden Mile
The coastal strip between Puerto Banús and Estepona, with golf resorts and both resale and new-build homes.
Read the New Golden Mileguide →Mijas
A white mountain village and a coastal strip, with homes for every budget between mountain and sea.
Read the Mijasguide →Málaga
The provincial capital, with a lively centre, an international airport, and a growing housing market.
Read the Málagaguide →Benalmádena
A white hillside village and a modern coastal strip, home to one of the best-known marinas on the coast.
Read the Benalmádenaguide →Fuengirola
A compact coastal town with a long promenade, popular with permanent residents and landlords alike.
Read the Fuengirolaguide →Sotogrande
An exclusive, green enclave with golf courses, a marina, and the quiet of large plots.
Read the Sotograndeguide →