Living on the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol owes its name to more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Mild winters and warm, dry summers make the region one of Europe's most popular places to call home. The coastline between Málaga and Gibraltar combines glamorous towns like Marbella and Puerto Banús with authentic fishing villages and quiet inland communities. This variety means there's a setting to suit almost any lifestyle — from vibrant town life to rural calm just a short drive away. The region is also well equipped in terms of infrastructure: international schools, a well-developed healthcare system, numerous golf courses and Málaga's international airport, with connections across Europe, all make everyday life easy. A large international community — from German and British to Scandinavian residents — also makes it easy to settle into life in Spain without having to leave your own language and culture entirely behind.