Description: Best Things Nearby:
There was so much to do in this area! We loved our drive through the local hill villages. Ronda is spectacular. We also enjoyed Nerja with its beaches, caves, and nearby Frigiliana.
Marbella is a gem (lots of money there) and we loved our day in Morocco, but the Alhambra in Granada should not be missed! There is so much to do that we decided to leave Cordoba and Seville until another trip.
Best Things About the Resort:
This is a VERY big complex. Lots of walking up and down hill. We found that the staff in all the shops and restaurants spoke excellent English, while the cleaning staff did not. However, whether they spoke English or not, everyone made the effort to understand and help.
The main reception area for Costa Del Sol included a boutique, a small market/bakeshop (Sam's Pantry), and restaurant. The boutique had a nice selection of items and they booked trips (we booked Morocco) at competitive prices. We shopped at a grocery store in town the first day, but later were amazed to find the prices at Sam's Pantry were just as cheap as elsewhere. The selection was small but adequate. We just got what we needed from there for the rest of the week. There are several restaurants on property.
There are swimming pools and tennis courts scattered throughout the resort, as well as a games room and activity center near the reception, but we didn't use any of these. There is also a gym and sauna at the new San Diego Suites resort (just opened - gorgeous) but those facilities are only free to San Diego suites guests -hmmmm. Overall, great resort - we wouldn't hesitate to go back!
WARNING: The turn off the highway into the resort can only be described as dangerous! It is on a curve and suddenly there is the entrance: TURN HERE! at almost a 90 degree angle! They do warn you with a sign high up on the hill that Club La Costa is 300 meters - respect the sign and slow down! If you miss the turn, it's very difficult and time-consuming to circle around to come back - this is a divided highway!
Resort Experience:
We spent our March break on the south coast of Spain this year - what a wonderful week!!! Clean, friendly, scenic, and CHEAP! We used a Bonus Week last September to pick up a two bedroom, two bath at Club la Costa, Marina del Sol - a beautiful resort in Fuengirola, about half an hour drive from Malaga.
Unit: Facing the sea, with lots of windows and great views, we were quite pleased. Clean throughout. Nicely decorated and comfortable. By North American standards, the unit was small, but it was more than adequate for the needs of two couples. The kitchen could be described as a mini-kitchen with small refrigerator, microwave, and stove. Not a lot of room between counter and island - one at a time! No dishwasher. Plenty of dishes and utensils. Small TV received several English stations, but we weren't there to watch TV. Large balcony with great view, table and chairs, as well as a drying rack for wet clothes.
Bedrooms were small with dresser and clothes closet with safe for valuables that worked quite well (set your own combination). Lots of extra blankets and linen. Beds were terrible! Too soft for us, they needed to be replaced. Bathrooms were small with little counter room, and hot water could be a problem if you showered too late in morning. Fixtures included bidet. Bathrooms were spotless. Never had problem parking in front of our unit even though there wasn't a lot of space for parking.
Weather: This was the middle of March, and the weather had been hot for the weeks leading up to our visit. We noticed temperatures over 80 all the previous week. A little cooler when we arrived - the first four days were in the mid 60s but the last three days it rained and the temperature was in the 50s. We still went out touring every day! Speaking to locals, we were told that you can't depend on the weather in March - it can be hot or cold. But as the weather was below freezing all week back home in Toronto, we weren't complaining.
- Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
- Activities: Excellent
- Amenities: Excellent
- Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
- Family Friendliness: Very Good
- Service: Excellent
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