Costa Del Sol villa holidays - lifestyle

Shopping

Boutiques and chic shops in Marbella. Fuengirola market (Tuesday), Torremolinos market (Thursday), Benalmadena (Friday), Puerto Banus (Saturday), Nerja open-air market (Tuesday and Saturday). Good buys: Ceramics, leather, sweet Malaga wines, sherry.

Cuisine

Try, Paella, Ali Oli (garlic mayonnaise), gazpacho (cold, spicy soup), Sangria (wine, liqueur and fruit juice), fresh fish (fried or grilled), seafood, caramel flavoured tortas de aceite of Torremolinos. There is a huge choice of eating spots in all resorts many along the waterfront. Bars and good quality restaurants and cafes can be found in all resorts.

Night-life

Discos, clubs, late-night bars, Torremolinos is a lively resort in every sense of the word. There are plenty of good restaurants and bars offering live music and DJ's in most resorts. Casinos can be found in Hotel Torrequebrada (Benalmadena) and in H10 Andalucia Plaza (Puerto Banus). Marbella and Puerto Banus offer more exclusive venues; head for the famous Golden Mile illuminated with a glittering tiara of star-studded restaurants, discos and night-clubs.