The Land Of The Sun

I'm sure you've heard of the land of the free, but the phrase "land of the sun" is a lot less common. Or at least, you'd think so. Strangely enough, a lot of people are familiar with the area. Certainly more then you would expect. Costa del Sol, whose name translates as "coast of the sun", is a very popular retirement and holiday destination. Whether you are just looking for a holiday destination, or for somewhere to buy a holiday home, the Costa del Sol is ideal. In most cases, there is usually some reason not to visit a particular area- some downside to consider. There is none here.
Whatever you want to do on holiday, you can do it in the Costa del Sol. If you just want to lounge on the beach, well, I suppose you coud do that- although there is really so much more on offer. If this is all you want to do, then I suggest you go down in the winter. It's sunny and warm all year round, but there are fewer tourists in the winter months. So don't worry abou it being cold there. No snow in spain, unless you want some- and then you just have to head up a nearby mountain.
To be fair, there is a downside. Once you get there, you might never want to leave! The capital city of Costa del Sol is the third biggest in Spain, and a world-class center of art and culture, while the nearby city of Marbella is host to an incredible array of high-quality theatres, restaurants, and classy clubs of all descriptions. In addition to the more common holiday options, there are also a variety of more unusual options. the most obvious being the ever popular mountains, of course, where you can ski in the winter, or hang glide and mountain bike in the summer. Or even just go on a long hike through the verdant forests. Whatever you desire, its your holiday.
If you don't particularly like mountains, there are plenty of things you can do closer to the sea. For example, Costa del Sol has Tivoli world, one of Spain's largest fun parks, and somewhere you simply must visit while your there. You know that if you don't, your inner child will never let you hear the end of it. Besides Tivoli, there are a number of zoos and safari parks, as well as other wide ranging activities such as golf. Then down by the sea there is every watersport imaginable, from water-skiing to scuba diving to swimming with dolphins, although I'm not sure that qualifies as a sport! Plus, from the shores of Costa del Sol, you can see some incredible scenery. The nearby mountains fill the horizon, while across the water the shores Africa are visible.
If you only intend on taking one holiday in your life, and want to go somewhere special, then go to Spain. The Costa del sol can be reached via a single flight from any major city in the world, and property there is going so fast that if you want to buy a place, you had better do so now- before the costs rise beyond all belief. Of course, that makes it a very good investment, which you can use as a holiday home while you wait to profit. In any case, it's a great place to visit. Author Property Scount is an extremely well travelled explorer, familiar with the world in general and properties in Costa del Sol in particular. Click to visit his properties for sale Costa del Sol web site.