Perhaps Europe's most famous or indeed infamous holiday destination, Costa del Sol runs westwards from Malaga with it's busy international airport to Gibraltar the contested British colony.
There are some well known destinations in Costa Del Sol including Marbella with it's expensive cars and exclusive clubs, and Torromelinos with it's package holiday staples and busy beaches.
Tourism has been the main industry here since the sixties and the long period of popularity has lead to development of plenty of Hotels in Costa Del Sol.
There is something for all pockets and tastes here with cheap hotels and expensive ones and everything in between.
If you are looking for culture you are going to have to head further inland with places such as Seville and Granada that should be top of your list.
The main attraction for this area is the weather and the party atmosphere.
With plenty of all inclusive places this is a place where you can come to relax and unwind.
The best way to get here is to fly in to Malaga which handles some seven million passengers per year.
From here you can get one of the many public transport options to your final destination.
If you are coming on a trip arranged by a tour operator it is likely that they will include transfers in your holiday package.
So the Costas has the sun, it's easy to get to and it's not far from the cultural and scenic delights that Andalucia has to offer.
It is easy to see why it is such a popular destinations for Europe's holiday makers.