Beaches
The Costa del Sol's hundred-and-sixty-something kilometres of coastline are mostly beach, and most of its hotels are on or close to the beach, so the beach is the Centre around which life revolves in this part of the world.

With only a few exceptions, these are not wilderness beaches, but are carefully maintained, regularly cleaned, and generally kept spick-and-span, with lifeguards, police patrols, beach bars, showers, disabled access and all amenities - beaches with all home comforts.