Los Gigantes is a resort town in the municipality of Santiago del Teide, in the west of Tenerife, on the Canary Island. Its main feature is the giant cliffs, the Acantilados de Los Gigantes, which rise 500-800 metres from the sea, hence the name; Los Gigantes means “The Giants”. Nearby to the south are the…
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Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa’s name means ‘the joyful town’. Which is no surprise considering the brightly colored tiny houses that cover the seafront and the handcrafted chocolate, the town is famous for. Villajoyosa is located 26 kilometers away from Alicante. This old historic town stretches alongside a wide sandy beach that ends in a small harbor. The colorful…

Marbella
Marbella is a city in southern Spain, has a significant archaeological heritage, with many museums and lecture halls, as well as cultural programs with events ranging from reggae concerts to opera performances, offering a very wide spectrum to those interested. Marbella’s old town includes the ancient city walls and the city’s two historic suburbs, Barrio…

Fuengirola
Fuengirola, one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol, lies only 25 kilometers away from the Málaga Airport. With more than 8 kilometers of beaches and a mediaeval Moorish fortress, no wonder Fuengirola is the number one choice for so many people. As much as other towns around the Costa del Sol,…

Torrevieja
Torrevieja is one of the fastest expanding towns in Spain, but in Torrevieja you’ll find no high-rise skyscrapers or package holiday hotels like in other cities along the Costa Blanca. If the tranquil sound of water lapping around boats, accompanied by the tinkling of a rope on a ship’s masts appeals to you, Torrevieja has…

Torremolinos
Torremolinos has evolved into an attractive and appealing resort noted for its clean sandy beaches, wide choice of hotels and restaurants and its unparalleled variety of entertainment, activities and nightlife available. Torremolinos is located only 5 kilometers west of the Málaga. Torremolinos was the first resort on the Costa del Sol to be developed in…