Description of areas

Málaga

Málaga is an impressive port city on the Costa del Sol in Spain and the capital of the Málaga province in the Andalusia region. The central city has a little more than half a million inhabitants, and the entire metropolitan area about one million inhabitants. Málaga is not just a tourist destination but also has a rich business and cultural life.

In Málaga's old town around Plaza de Constitución and the cathedral, there are plenty of tapas restaurants, bars, and shops. Calle Marques de Larios and the surrounding quarters have the most shopping, and don't miss the fine market hall Mercado Atarazanas, located in a former shipyard. Most of it is within walking distance, often on calm and cozy pedestrian streets.

Málaga has made a conscious effort towards tourism and culture as well as business tourism instead of the classic 'Sun & beach' tourism. This shows that the effort has paid off. The museums are many and well-visited. The most famous are Museo Carmen Thyssen, a branch of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, a branch of Centre Pompidou in Paris, and Museo Ruso, a branch of the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.

In addition to these museums, there is also Museo Picasso Málaga and CAC Málaga Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, as well as the newly built cultural center La Térmica.

Málaga is for you who want all the advantages of a big city, a wide range of cultural and culinary experiences, narrow alleys, good shopping AND proximity to a lovely beach!

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Benalmadena

Benalmadena, with almost 70,000 inhabitants, is divided into three different parts where 'Benalmadena Costa' is the coastal strip with hotels and beautiful beaches, 'Benalmadena Pueblo' which is the original village in the mountains, and 'Arroya del la Miel' which is a lively suburb with bars and restaurants and a train station connecting to Malaga. At the beach, you will also find the well-known marina Puerto Deportivo with beautiful boats and several good restaurants and shops. Check out Homenetspain's - tour of Benalmadena.

In the evenings, there is also a lively nightlife here. The marina has also been awarded for being one of the best marinas in the world.

The village is a nice refuge from the hectic coastal life in the summer and has narrow steep alleys that lead to small squares with very beautiful vegetation. If you arrive at the main square 'Plaza de Espana,' you can see a statue of a girl offering water from a shell. This has become one of Benalmadena's symbols. At the top of the village, you will find a church from which there is a magnificent view over the coast and a house that looks like a castle.

Benalmadena has several attractions such as Seaworld, Tivoli, a cable car to the mountain above, a zoo, a butterfly park, a hockey rink (half-sized), etc.

Benalmadena's three completely different parts have something for everyone. Its proximity to Malaga/Torremolinos/Fuengirola has made Benalmadena very popular among many.

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Fuengirola

Fuengirola, with its nearly 80,000 inhabitants, (feel free to check out Homenetspain's tour) has an 8 km long promenade with a wonderfully wide beach and is located midway between Benalmadena and Mijas Costa. The train connection between the airport and Malaga makes it attractive to many visitors. The town has most things and is a favorite for many Nordics. There are associations, schools, and churches for Swedes. Swedes with school-aged children often choose Fuengirola as a place to live thanks to the school that has classes from preschool all the way up to high school.

Fuengirola is a vibrant city with an active and pulsating urban life but at the same time with a Spanish charm especially in the older parts of the city such as Los Boliches, and the area around Plaza de la Constitución has many nice tapas restaurants and a wide range of good and nice restaurants.

Fuengirola is for you who want the advantages of the city, a wide selection of culinary experiences, narrow alleys, and Spanish atmosphere, good shopping AND proximity to sea/golf/mountains/metropolis!

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Mijas Costa

Mijas is a municipality with 80,000 inhabitants and one of Spain's largest municipalities in terms of area (147 km²) and here there are a total of 10 wonderful golf courses to choose from. The main town is called Mijas Pueblo and the other slightly larger town on the coast is La Cala de Mijas, which is an old fishing village with a lot of charm. The municipality borders to Fuengirola on one side and Marbella on the other. The district of Las Lagunas is completely connected with Fuengirola.

Mijas Pueblo is a small cozy village, 420 meters above sea level, which is nestled in a pine forest on a mountainside. The streets are narrow and made of cobblestones, and you can still see part of the city wall if you are near the church.

Along the coast – Mijas Costa, there are many nice places such as Calahonda, Miraflores, El Faro, El Chaparral, and Riviera del Sol, all very popular as everything is close by, and you can still find really nice homes at a reasonable cost.

Mijas is for you who want to be close to everything but a little calmer surroundings with beautiful nature and mountains, and nice beaches yet still close to the metropolis! Check out Homenetspain's - tour in La Cala.

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Marbella

The classic holiday resort Marbella, with 140,000 inhabitants, is a modern Spanish city with a beautiful old town center. The old town (Casco Antiguo) was founded during Roman times and was originally called Salduba (the salt city).

Marbella is located by the coast and has several beaches connected by a beautiful promenade "Golden Mile" to the well-known port Puerto Banus.

In the old town, you can stroll around narrow streets and cozy small squares. It's never far to a café or a cozy little tapas restaurant here and cozy small shops that sell everything from home decor and jewelry to clothes and shoes are side by side. The difference between the old town and the rest of Marbella is quite striking. The old town consists of low buildings and narrow streets, while the new part consists of high buildings and wide streets. Many Scandinavians have long had Marbella as their favorite place and there are Swedish associations and a Swedish school.

Marbella is for you who want the advantages of the city, jet-set and glamour, a broad selection of culinary experiences, narrow streets and a Spanish atmosphere, good shopping AND proximity to the sea/golf/mountains/metropolis!

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Nueva Andalucia

Nueva Andalucía, with about 15,000 inhabitants (but very much more in the summer), is west of Marbella inland from the famous marina in Puerto Banús. Nueva Andalucía is characterized by villas and apartments based on traditional Andalusian architecture and design. Many Scandinavians live in Nueva Andalucía. One of many reasons for the popularity is naturally the many golf courses. 'The Golf Valley' is a concept among many Swedish golfers and the most famous courses Aloha, Las Brisas, La Quinta, and Los Naranjos all have a high standard.

Nueva Andalucia has proximity to Puerto Banús, Marbella, and San Pedro, but also cozy Benahavis.

Nueva Andalucia is for you who like greenery, equally close to jet-set as to wonderful nature, golf and a good range of culinary experiences and again, proximity to everything.

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San Pedro Alcantara

San Pedro, with its approximately 35,000 inhabitants, is next to Puerto Banus and Nueva Andalucia and has a more distinctive Spanish character than its neighbors.

A fantastic uplift for the village was when a tunnel was laid under the village and removed one of the worst traffic jams on the entire coast. The areas that were separated by the highway have now tastefully formed a whole and lifted the entire area. The promenade in San Pedro is very popular and the homes close to the sea are the most popular as it is beautiful, flat and easy to get everywhere up to the charming village and to the jet-set life in Puerto Banus.

San Pedro de Alcantara is for those who want Spanish conviviality and a village feel while still being close to the jet-set life in Puerto Banus and the golf courses in Nueva Andalucia.

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Estepona

Estepona, with its approximately 65,000 inhabitants, is located beyond San Pedro. Estepona is its own municipality, and its coast is 23 km long, of which 21 km consists of extremely well-maintained beaches and a wonderful promenade. Estepona is a popular tourist destination but with a much calmer pace than, for example, Marbella or Torremolinos. Estepona has still retained its Andalusian charm and has not yet been so affected by tourism. You will find the traditional southern Spanish environment here. There are many car-free streets and narrow, cozy alleys with whitewashed houses.

Estepona also has a significant fishing port with daily fish auctions, offering a wide range of both fish and seafood. Estepona is for those who want the Spanish conviviality and village feel, close to the sea and mountains, cozy restaurants, and a slightly calmer pace.

The stretch between San Pedro and Estepona is called The New Golden Mile, and there is significant development happening here right now, especially around the small village of Cancelada. Several new projects are underway as people are attracted by the proximity to the authenticity in Estepona and the luxurious life around Puerto Banus.

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