Car Hire in Costa Del Sol - Getting to Costa Del Sol

The outstanding feature of the Costa del Sol is its ease of access. Hundreds of charter flights arrive weekly, and it's possible to get very cheap tickets from most European cities.

Málaga is Andalucía's principal international airport, although Almería, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera and Gibraltar also receive some international flights. Málaga Airport is positioned midway between Málaga and Torremolinos, the main resort area.

You can reach both towns easily by taking the electric train that runs every thirty minutes along the coast between Málaga and Fuengirola.

Trains run from all major European cities to Madrid, where you can get a connecting service to Andalucía. Regional or cercanía trains run between the main cities, suburbs and smaller towns. High speed AVE long-distance trains link Andalucía with the other Spanish regions and many major cities, running along the coast to the Costa Blanca, Valencia and Barcelona.

For big bus trips try the Daibus service, which is cheaper than train or plane if you want to go from the Costa del Sol to Madrid and usually quite reliable. Buses leave from Marbella and take you right into Madrid in eight hours with one stopover on route.

There are also international bus companies that run services throughout Spain.

The coastal roads are perfect for people exploring Spain in their own time. The N340 Costa del Sol Road is particularly scenic and a favourite among travellers.