Weather In Costa Del Sol Perfect For The Beach!

The weather in Costa del sol is the main reason you should consider this area of Spain on your European vacation. As far as Europes beaches are concerned Spain has some of the best and the Costa del Sol is full of some pretty nice destinations.

The Costa del Sol stretches for 300 km along the southern portion of Spain. The mountains in the region tend to protect the coast from the colder weather in the north. Because of this the temperature stays pretty warm year round so a beach vacation is not out of the question in the early spring or late fall. There is very little rain so you can be guaranteed plenty of sun.

There are numerous beaches to choose from each with there own unique characteristics. Malaga is the main city in the region and has two wonderful beaches you can go to if you still like to have the city close by. They are:

• La Malagueta - A popular beach with water sport enthusiasts as well as football(soccer) and volleyball lovers. The beach is more than 1km long with moderate waves and volcanic sand.

• Caleta - This beach is well taken care of and is perfect for families. There are some wonderful views on this 1.5 km beach with volcanic sand.

There are also some wonderful beaches around the town of Marbella:

• Puente Romano - This is a much smaller beach located in a bay with from shelter from the open water. There are lifeguards so it's perfect for family vacations. You'll certainly be able to enjoy the weather in Costa del Sol on this beach with its fine white sand.

Around the town of Benalmádena you can find a few beaches worth visiting:

• Las Viborillas - this small beach has some beautiful flora and fauna that surround it and is a popular spot with the au natural crowd. The sand is volcanic

• Las Yucas - a popular beach for scuba and snorkeling.

• Playa Santa Ana - A very well maintained beach with lot's of activities surrounding it. There is a promenade along the main road so it's a perfect beach for a walk. It has fine white sand to go along with the great climate in Costa del Sol.

All in all the Costa del Sol has some of the ebst beaches anywhere in Europe. The climate in Costa del Sol is ideal for outdoor activities and for spending time on the beach. For more information on the weather in Costa del Sol check out my weather page. I hope this information will help you plan your European vacation to Spain.

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