A diverse area . . .
The 100km (70 mile) long by roughly 10km (5 mile) wide strip, from Malaga to Gibraltar, contains a very wide variety of landscapes. Densely populated holiday areas contrast with empty hillsides and far-reaching views.
There is a similarly wide variance in property types, values, and values-for-money.
This is an outline guide to these areas - click on the map or text links below for more detail.
| Guadalhorce An inland landscape of riverbeds, valleys, hills and mountains. |
| Benalmadena Costa Well established, well resourced. |
| Mijas Campo Countryside and views, within easy reach of the coast. |
| Mijas Costa Centred on La Cala village and the racecourse, and growing. Marina planned. |
| Estepona A smart small town with excellent facilities and a marina |
| Duquesa-Casares Stunning scenery, and a new growth area |
| Alcaidesa-Sotogrande Quiet and select. High-quality, high-value |
| Marbella Bahia Many coastal urbanisations, of a consistently attractive quality |
| Marbella Famous, sophisticated, very attractive |
| San Pedro A very popular attractive small coastal town - a marina is planned. |
