Planning Your Costa del Sol Holiday

Practical planning guides for your Costa del Sol holiday — airport transfers, car rental, month-by-month weather and what to pack for Sabinillas.

Split view comparing a Costa del Sol beach town and a Costa Blanca cove, illustrating the Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca family choice

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Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca: Which for Families?

Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca for a family holiday — honest on beaches, flights, winter warmth and day trips, plus where to stay on each coast.

8 min readJuly 15, 2026

Winter sun on the Costa del Sol — a mild January day on the empty Sabinillas promenade with the Mediterranean beyond

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Winter Sun on the Costa del Sol: A Long-Stay Guide

Winter sun on the Costa del Sol — an honest long-stay guide to weather, costs, what's open in Sabinillas, and daily life here from November to March.

8 min readJuly 15, 2026

A deeply eclipsed sun low over the sea at sunset on the western Costa del Sol, a thin crescent of sunlight above the horizon near Sabinillas

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Solar Eclipse on the Costa del Sol: Where to Watch (2026)

On 12 August 2026 the Costa del Sol gets a deep partial eclipse at sunset — about 94% of the sun covered. Where, when and how to watch it near Sabinillas.

8 min readJuly 14, 2026

A British tourist chatting with a Spanish waiter at a tapas bar on the Sabinillas seafront, Costa del Sol

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Basic Spanish Phrases for the Costa del Sol

Basic Spanish phrases for your Costa del Sol holiday: greetings, food, the beach, numbers, directions and emergencies, with pronunciation you can actually say.

11 min readAugust 28, 2025

A clear blue sky over the golden sand and calm Mediterranean at Sabinillas on the western Costa del Sol

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Costa del Sol Weather Month by Month

Costa del Sol weather month by month: average temperatures, sea temperature, rainfall and sunshine hours, plus what to pack and the best months to swim.

12 min readAugust 18, 2025

Coastal road on the western Costa del Sol near Sabinillas with the Mediterranean and Gibraltar in the distance

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Car Hire Malaga Airport: Honest Local Tips

Car hire at Malaga Airport without the rip-offs: where to book, the excess and fuel traps to dodge, AP-7 tolls, parking, and the drive down to Sabinillas.

14 min readAugust 7, 2025

Summer beach scene at sunset on the Costa del Sol near Sabinillas, with a softer winter promenade walk shown alongside in split view

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Best Time to Visit the Costa del Sol: When to Go

Working out the best time to visit the Costa del Sol? A local's month-by-month verdict on the best season for beaches, day trips, low prices and fewer crowds.

11 min readMarch 6, 2025

Málaga Airport terminal entrance with palm trees and Mediterranean light, the main gateway to Estepona and the western Costa del Sol

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Málaga Airport to Estepona & Sabinillas — Transfer Guide

Málaga Airport to Estepona and Sabinillas, every way: private transfer, taxi fares, the Avanza bus, the train that won't reach you, plus the Gibraltar shortcut.

12 min readFebruary 24, 2025

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