The Costa Del Sol is one of Spain's most popular holiday destinations and Malaga airport is only around 2½ hours flight time from the Ireland and UK. Known for it's sun, sea and sand, this area of Andalusia is ideal for those wanting to get away to good beaches, hot weather and relaxed evenings.

Stretching from San Pedro in the West, to Nerja in the East, the Costa del Sol offers a fantastic choice of resorts from fun filled, busy and bustling Torremolinos, to picturesque and calm Nerja, to upmarket and modern Puerto Banus. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are shallow and sandy and perfect for children, and watersports facilities are excellent.

There are endless possibilities for excursions and day trips which can be booked in resort. Gibraltar is within driving distance, the caves at Nerja should not be missed and numerous Flamenco shows at hotels and bars. Don't forget to sample the local Andalusian cuisine at one of the traditional Spanish restaurants.

Benalmadena lies on Spain's south coast at the centre of the Costa del Sol, only 18km Southwest of Malaga airport. The purpose built resort is backed by the rolling hills of the Sierra Mijas between Fuengirola and Torremolinos. There are few better beaches in the Costa del Sol.  There is plenty to do by day and by night: Tivoli World amusement park, sealife centre at the marina, Paloma Park and a yacht club. The hotel Torrequebrada has a large nightclub and casino.