Costa del Sol / Andalusia

The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) enjoys a very pleasant and healthy climate, excellent accessibility, beautiful cities, wide sandy beaches and a wide range of activities for both young and old. The coastline stretches for 190 kilometres along the Mediterranean Sea, from Nerja to Gibraltar. Every year, many tourists are drawn to the Costa del Sol, which is hardly surprising when you consider that the sun shines here for an average of 300 days a year.

Malaga airport can be reached easily from many airports. Málaga Airport has recently undergone extensive modernisation, and you can now continue your journey by train to various coastal towns such as Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola. From Málaga, many major cities in Spain are easily accessible. There is now also a high-speed train service (similar to the TGV) that takes you to Seville within 2 hours and Madrid within approximately 2.5 hours.

The Mediterranean climate is probably the main reason why the Costa del Sol is immensely popular. With an average winter temperature between 12 and 18 degrees, it remains particularly pleasant here during the winter months, with very little rainfall. The Sierra Nevada mountains protect the coast from the real cold, while the influence of the sea ensures that temperatures do not drop significantly further.

In the Sierra Nevada mountain range, you can enjoy winter sports during the winter months. From November until the end of March, this area is a fantastic destination for skiing, with beautiful slopes and long descents. Temperatures can drop to 10 degrees below freezing at night, while during the day it is often pleasantly sunny again. On clear days, the outline of Africa can be seen in the distance. A unique combination of beach and snow within a two-hour drive from Málaga.

The facilities on the Costa del Sol are excellent. In addition, the availability of high-quality healthcare, as well as many multilingual speaking doctors, physiotherapists and dentists, provides reassurance and makes staying here even more convenient. For families considering relocating to the Costa del Sol, it is good to know that there are several international schools and universities in the area.

Do you play golf? The Costa del Sol is home to more than sixty golf courses. This popular sport can be enjoyed all year round on this ‘Costa del Golf’.

The table below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures. As you can see, the temperature does not fall below 8 degrees, even in January and December. In April, May and June, temperatures have already risen above 20 degrees. During the holiday months of July, August and September, temperatures are often above 30 degrees.

In cities such as Seville, Málaga, Córdoba and Granada, temperatures can even reach 40 degrees in summer. It is not until around mid-October that the south of Spain begins to cool down again. Although there can occasionally be heavy rainfall during the winter and temperatures can become quite high in summer, Andalusia enjoys a wonderful climate.