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Costa del Sol |
The holiday homes rented out by Villagrande are mainly located in rural, non urban areas.
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'Costa del Sol' literally means 'the coast of the sun'. It's one of the most favoured holiday destinations for tourists from all over the world, first and foremost because of the climate and the beautiful beaches but it has so much more to offer.
The Costa del Sol is situated in the province of Andalucia which is one of the most fascinating regions of Spain. A mix of typically small whitewashed villages (pueblos blancos), and well known cities towns such as Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba and Malaga.
The region was ruled for a long period of time by the Moors and their influence can still be felt today. A visit to the world famous Alhambra in Granada makes this more than clear. Andalucia is also where bull fighting and flamenco dancing originates. Especially in the summer months there are many local festivals where the cream of Flamenco dancers come to perform.
Inland from the coast there are many large wild nature reserves to visit. These so called 'Sierras' are rich in fauna and flora with an especially wide variety of birds of prey and mountain dwelling birds. These areas are ideal for walking and because of the many steep slopes are also perfect for climbers.
The western part of the province Malaga is also called "Axarqua" and is known for its fascinating, quaint little villages which date back to the Moors era. The area has many caves of which the most well known are to be found in Nerja.
The Costa del Sol is also the place to be for every golf lover. A large choice of well kept golf courses in combination with 300 days of sun per year makes it everything a golfer could wish for.
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