The Costa del Sol is not only a perfect place to enjoy the beaches. There is a rich offer of cultural activities.

The Costa del Sol is not only an ideal place for beach holidays: a rich cultural life takes place here. Since at least Phoenician times the region has been permanently settled in a large number of cities, towns, and -casares-y-estepona,villages. All the commercial advantages of the clement weather, fertile land, and the Mediterranean Sea go a long way to explain the area’s historical attractiveness to successive cultures. Perhaps this is also explained by the sheer beauty of the place, of its vast, lush, and varied mountainous interior, of its incredible seascapes and sunsets. In short, a rich ecology has facilitated the development of a rich human culture. Discovering even just some of southern Spain’s countless local natural parks and protected areas is a great way to gain a more profound understanding of the area. In these pages we suggest to you a few natural excursions, all within easy reach from anywhere on our precious costa.