Main Villages,Town, Cities & Regions in Southern Spain.....
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Map of the Costa del Sol area,, Hotels in the Area ,
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Almunecar , Resort town on the Costa Tropical, East of Malaga, famous for is history, Castle & Bird Park.
Alora , White Village approx 40km north of Malaga towards El Chorro, Traditional Pueblo and historic castle
Almeria , Capital and port of the province of the same name east of Málaga
Algeciras , South west of Gibraltar, Industrial and Port area with main sea links to Morroco.
Algar , village situated South East of Arcos de la Frontera
Almogia , a village situated north of Malaga
Alhendin , Village south of Granada on the road to Motril
Alhaurin de la Torre , Between Torremolinos and Coin popular town with some good restaurants popular ex pat area.
Alhaurin El Grande , Between Torremolinos and Coin upcoming popular and upmarket area.
Albonden , Village north east of Motril
Albunol , Village east of Motril
Antequera , Historical Andalusian town with Roman and Moorish remains situated approx 40 km north of Malaga.
Arroyo de la Miel , Strictly speaking an area of Benalmadena, 1 km inland from the coast, popular tourist area with bars and restaurants, the coastal railroad stops here for Benalmadena, Tivoli world Amusement park and the Teleferico (Cable Car)
Arcos de la Fronterra ,Popular & picturesque White village south east from Estepona situated by a lake
Ardales , a village north east of Malaga
Arenas del Rey, Village south east of Alhaurin

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Benalmadena , The area of Benalmadena is situated along the coast (& slightly inland) between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, Comprising of 3 areas (Benalmadena Costa, Benalmadena Pueblo & Arroyo de la Miel) See main Guide here ; Rent a holiday apartment here ; Find a hotel deal here
Barbate , Coastal town on the Costa del Luz past Tariffa
Benamargosa , Village north of Velez Malaga,

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Coin , A popular town with a mix of the old white narrow streets, traditional squares and a modern shopping mall, situated inland approx 30 km north of Marbella, Fuengirola and Malaga,
Cadiz , A city on the west coast , main port of the area and a popular historical city
Castellar de la Fronterra , Village north of San Roque nestled in a mountainous region (popular laid back area)
Coripe , Village ituated North west of Ronda, on the C339 road
Cuevas de Becerro , North of Ronda
Cortes de la Frontera , Situated between Estepona and Arcos de la Fontera
Cantete La Real , North of Ronda
Casares , A pictureque white village set in the mountain side 4 km inland from Puerto Duquessa
Campillos , on the A382 road west of Antequera
Cartama , A town north of Malaga on the way to Coin (Estacion de Cartama next to is a more commercial and industrial town with a rail link)
Competa , Town north of Velez Malaga
Cadiar , Village north east of Motril
Carvajal , Small coastal village area (Formerly a fishing village) close to Fuengirola
Carrihuela , area of Torremolinos situated along the coast between the town of Torremolinos and the Puerto Marina at Benalmadena, Famous for its many fish restaurants and clean sandy beaches

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Dilar , On the N23 north of Motril
Durcal , Between Motril and Granada on the N23

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Estepona , Popular large town on the coast between Marbella and San Roque
El Corinil , Village North of Arcos de la Frontera
Espera , village north of Arcos de la Frontera

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Fuengirola , Popular large coastal town and leisure port between Torremolinos and Marbella (Extremely large tourist area)
Facinas , Village north of Tariffa

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Granada , Popular historical city situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain region Famous for amongst other things The Alhambra Palace
Grazalema , A white mountain village situated located west of Ronda
Gaucin , A white mountain village with breathtaking views north from Manilva
Guajar-Faraquit , A village north of Salobreña off the N 323

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Humilladero , A village north west of Antequera off the A 92 road

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Istan , A mountain village close to a large reservoir north west of Marbella
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Jimena de la Frontera , An mountain village surrounded by cork forests & olive groves, there is a ruined Moorish castle there . North from San Roque towards Ubrique
Jayena , Village about 50 kms. north west of Almuñécar
Jete , A village located about 12 kms. north of Almuñécar

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Los Barrios ,
La Jimera de Libar , A small village located north east from Cortes de la Frontera
La Rabita , (GRANADA) village located between Motril & Adra La Rabita (JAÉN) village between Alcaudete & Alcalá la Real.

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Malaga , A Large port & the second largest city of Andalucía.
Marbella , One of Europes most exclusive holiday resorts comprising a Cosmopolitan downtown area, upmarket beaches and a great old town , located between Estepona & Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol
Mijas , A large white mountain village and a popular tourist north in the hills above from Fuengirola
Medina Sidonia , A town perched on top of a hill surrounded by medieval walls, home to the chuch of Santa María la Coronada, a fine example of Andalusian Gothic architecture .
Moron de la Fronterra , A town located south east of Seville, turn south just after El Arahal
Motril , A town halfway between Málaga & Almería
Montellano , A village located north from Granada, turn north west at Iznalloz
Martin de la Jara , village located south east of Osuna on the minor A 378 road
Montejaque , A mountain village with stunning viewpoints . Located west from Ronda towards Benaoján
Montrfrio, An Andalusian town surrounded by ruins of Moorish fortifications, West from Granada, off the A 92 road
Manilva , A village south east of Estepona,

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Nerja , A large and popular seaside resort at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, east of Málaga towards Almuñécar
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Orjiva ,

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Pizzara , A town with an interesting museum not far outside the centre, located west of Málaga towards Alora
Periana , village north of Vélez Málaga off the A 335
Padul , Town south of Granada going towards Motril on the N 323
Pitres , A village in the Alpujarras region, between Pampaneira & Portugos
Polopos , Village between Motril & Adra,off the N 340 near Castell de Ferro
Puerto Banus , An upmarket ,lively & popular area of the Costa del So well known for it's restaurants, bars,shops & nightlife. west (almost a suberb) of Marbella
Playa Mar , An area of Torremolinos located by the beach between Torremolinos centre and Malaga, famous for its high rise apartments

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Ronda , Considered to be one of the most spectacular towns in Spain located high in the mountains north of San Pedro de Alcántara on the A 376 road, Famous for the towns gorge and bridge and the oldest bullring in Spain
Rio Gordo , A village north west of Vélez Málaga off the A 356 .
Rincon de la Victoria , A popular town & beach area just east of Málaga , has a popular shopping mall

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Sevilla , Capital city of Andalucia, Big, Historical,Cosmopolitan city well worth a visit , Hotels in the Area
San Roque , A town not far north east of Algeciras towards Sotogrande
Santa cruz de la Comercio , A village just north of Alhama de Granada towards Buenavista
Sierra Nevada , Popular and busy wintertown & ski resort located south east of Granada
San Julian , small village Located near Málaga airport

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Torremolinos , The Origal tourist resort on the Costa del Sol, Large town with miles of sandy beaches 3 Km from Malaga airport.
Tarifa , Laid Back slightly hippy town on the east coast, Costa del Luz, popular for water sports, large unspoilt areas and beaches.
Torre Alhaquine , A village just south of Olvera
Teba , A town located west of Antequera, not far from Campillos
Torrox , Town located between Vélez Málaga & Nerja
Trevelez , Highest village in the Alpujarras region famed for it's cured hams. Located between Portugos & Juviles

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Ubrique , A town well known for it's leather products. Located east of Arcos de la Frontera towards Ronda,
Ugijar , Village located in the Alpujarras region between Alfahar & Cherín

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Velez Malaga , A market town located between Málaga & Nerja on the N 340
Villa Martin , town located betwen Arcos de la Frontera & Ronda
Vejer de Frontera , An unspoilt town located halfway between Chiclana de la Frontera & Tarifa

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Zafarraya , A village located not far south west of Alhama de Granada