The south of Spain is well known due to its fantastic weather, history, and its holiday resorts along the coasts. The Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga which belongs to Andalucia has 150 Km of Mediterranean coast. 

Popular holiday resorts in Costa del Sol are Nerja, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Torremolinos and Marbella where kilometers of sandy beaches and Mediterranean water satisfy thousands of tourists every year.
Costa del Sol has become a frequently visited holiday destination for British, German, Scandinavian and French people during the last 60 years, contributing to increase the tourism industry as well as the economy and demography in this area. It is not difficult for a north European foreigner in Spain to keep on buying Scandinavian food products, as well as enjoying the evenings at the English or Irish pubs.
Actually, Costa del Sol is the most developed Mediterranean coast, where the old small villages have grown up and become modern.

Apart from the Costa del Sol, there is a beautiful resort for holidays on Costa de la Luz, which is not as touristic as Costa del Sol, and is quite calm and relaxing. Cadiz and Huelva are the two provinces that form this Andalucian coast of white sand and clear blue waters. The Costa de la Luz comprises Spain’s southern Atlantic coast, stretching east from Ayamonte on the Portuguese border to Tarifa on the tip of the Iberian peninsula. Africa’s Rif mountains look close enough to touch. It’s a wild, elemental place, buffeted by boisterous seas and spirited winds. Also, you’ll find many of the best beaches along this strip ” Zahara de los Atunes, Los Canos de Meca and El Palmar among others. And there’s a lively surf scene that attracts a young international crowd. The best reference for windsurfers is Tarifa.

On the beach at Bolonia lies Baelo Claudia, the well-preserved remains of a Roman fish- salting factory which was the centre of production of the Romans’ favourite fish sauce, garum, the tomato ketchup of its day. Open Tuesday to Saturday, June to September, 10am- 8pm (until 7pm in spring and 6pm in winter); Sunday 10am-2pm throughout the year.