The sandy shores of the Costa del Sol can be reached in just a few hours from the UK, yet this favoured holiday destination feels like it’s a world away – proven to be the sunniest spot in Spain, a mild Mediterranean climate is perfect for lazy days by the pool or on the beach. Stylish resorts offer everything needed for luxury breaks, and exceptional leisure facilities including world-class golf courses tempt visitors off their sun loungers. Marbella’s old town invites visitors to wander through its quaint, narrow lanes where colourful flowers contrast dramatically with the blue sky, whilst at the glitzy marina of Puerto Banús luxury yachts take centre stage, along with gourmet restaurants, trendy boutiques and cosmopolitan bars.