Andalucia & Costa del Sol Things to Do

So you’re staying in Málaga, and Morocco seems so close that you can almost taste it. But apart from setting sail in your only little dinghy, what options to you really have to get there?

With a brisk winter in the rearview mirror and an extra-hot summer on the horizon, there’s no better time to discover the beauty of Andalucia than in the spring. Here are just a few of the seasonal highlights.

As Spain’s second-largest autonomous community, Andalucia is not only full of Iberian soul (flamenco anyone?) but also some really taste-worthy wines.

If Tarifa is known for nothing else, then it’s known for its wind. Indeed, being situated at the point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean is the perfect recipe for blustery beaches, wavy waters and more to do than just lying out.

One of our favorite places to explore during a chilly Spanish winter is the southern (and typically more temperate-weathered) province of Granada. With fewer tourists, free tapas and unexpected adventures around every corner, it’s the perfect time of year to discover this incredible destination.

It’s got the sun, the sea, the marina facilities, the apartments and the nightlife: no wonder Benalmadena Marina is so popular and often voted Best Marina in the World. If you’ve got a boat of your own this is a great place to weigh anchor for a while along the Costa del Sol. If you haven’t got a boat this is the place to come and dream while looking at the 1,000 or more boats moored here.