The Costa del Sol — the "Sun Coast" — is the 150km stretch of coastline in Andalusia running from Nerja in the east to Sotogrande in the west. With 320 days of sunshine a year, fantastic beaches, world-class golf and a vibrant cultural life, it's easy to understand why so many international visitors choose the Costa del Sol every year — and thousands have chosen to live or invest here permanently.
Towns and destinations
Property on Costa del Sol
Here we gather every property type on the Costa del Sol — villas, apartments, houses and more.
Villa
A detached single-family home, often with a private pool and plot. The most popular property type among international buyers on the Costa del Sol — especially in Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande.
House
A traditional house (casa), often found in towns or villages. May be spread across several floors and typically has less outdoor space than a villa.
Apartment
An apartment (piso/apartamento) in a residential building, often with access to a shared pool and facilities. The most common and affordable property type on both coasts.
Penthouse
A top-floor apartment (ático) with a large terrace and often panoramic sea views. Priced at the higher end of the apartment market.
Townhouse
A terraced or semi-detached house (adosado/pareado) within an urbanisation. A good middle ground between an apartment and a villa.
Bungalow
A low, single-level house with no stairs — popular among seniors and those who want easy accessibility.
Finca
A country property (finca/cortijo) outside town, often with land and natural surroundings. Popular in inland Andalusia and the hinterland of the Costa Blanca.
Timeshare
Shared ownership (multipropiedad) typically found at holiday resorts — you own a share and have the right to use it for part of the year. Less common, but available at select resorts.
Climate
Costa del Sol has one of the best climates in Europe, with over 320 days of sunshine a year. The average temperature in January is 17°C and in August 30°C. Rain is rare — most rainy days fall between November and March.
Best months to visit: April-June and September-October are ideal, with warm weather without the height of summer. July-August is peak season with temperatures of 35°C+.