Things to Do on the Costa del Sol

Things to do on the Costa del Sol around Sabinillas — golf, paddleboarding, water sports, hiking and family days out, with prices and local tips.

A kettle of white storks circling on a thermal above the Strait of Gibraltar, with the Moroccan coast on the horizon

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Bird Migration Over the Strait of Gibraltar: Where to Watch

Half a million soaring birds cross the Strait of Gibraltar each year. Where to watch near Tarifa, Gibraltar and Casares, and how the wind decides.

12 min readAugust 11, 2026

A pushchair on the flat seafront promenade at Sabinillas on the Costa del Sol, with the beach and Mediterranean beyond

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Costa del Sol with a Baby: What to Bring, What's Already Here

Taking a baby or toddler to the Costa del Sol: the flight and transfer, what a rental should already have, shade and sea, naps, and where to buy nappies.

10 min readJuly 27, 2026

Snorkeller swimming over a rocky reef with fish near Punta Chullera on the Costa del Sol

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Snorkelling Costa del Sol: Sabinillas Marine Life & Wrecks

Snorkelling near Sabinillas: Punta Chullera's ecological reserve, what you'll spot underwater, and Gibraltar's wreck reef: a local's guide.

7 min readJuly 11, 2026

Dolphins breaching in the Strait of Gibraltar near Sabinillas, with a boat and the African coast behind

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Dolphin Watching, Gibraltar Strait: Tours & Tips

Dolphin watching in the Gibraltar Strait: boat trips from La Duquesa, Gibraltar bay and Tarifa, what you'll see, the best season, prices and how to book.

9 min readNovember 27, 2025

Cyclist riding along the coastal road with sea views on the western Costa del Sol near Sabinillas

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Cycling Costa del Sol: Routes Near Sabinillas

A local guide to cycling the Costa del Sol from Sabinillas: flat coastal promenades, the Sierra Bermeja climb, white-village loops and bike hire.

11 min readNovember 17, 2025

Hikers on a Sierra Bermeja mountain trail near Estepona with panoramic views down to the Mediterranean and the Costa del Sol coast below

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Hiking on the Costa del Sol: Sierra Bermeja Trails

A walker's guide to hiking on the Costa del Sol: Sierra Bermeja's red peridotite peaks, rare pinsapo firs and realistic trail grades, an hour from Sabinillas.

11 min readNovember 6, 2025

Stand-up paddleboarder on calm Mediterranean waters off Sabinillas beach, western Costa del Sol coastline behind

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Paddleboarding Costa del Sol: Sabinillas SUP Guide

Paddleboarding on the Costa del Sol is best at dawn off Sabinillas: how to read the water, routes worth paddling, and our own board at the apartment.

11 min readJuly 25, 2025

Jet ski cutting through turquoise Mediterranean water off the Costa del Sol coast near Sabinillas

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Water Sports Costa del Sol: SUP, Kayak, Jet Ski & Diving

A local guide to water sports on the Costa del Sol near Sabinillas: SUP, kayaking, jet skiing, snorkelling and boat trips, with costs and best months.

11 min readJuly 15, 2025

Golfer teeing off with the Mediterranean and Sierra Bermeja mountains behind on a golf course near Sabinillas, Costa del Sol

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Golf Costa del Sol: Best Courses Near Sabinillas

A golfer's guide to golf on the Costa del Sol from Sabinillas: La Duquesa, Doña Julia, Finca Cortesín and Valderrama. Green fees, distances and booking tips.

12 min readJuly 4, 2025

Family building sandcastles on Sabinillas beach on the Costa del Sol, with calm shallow water and beach parasols behind

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Costa del Sol with Kids: A Family Guide

Planning the Costa del Sol with kids? A parent-tested guide to safe beaches, Selwo, water parks and easy day trips from a family-friendly Sabinillas base.

14 min readMarch 28, 2025

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