Getting Around The Costa Del Sol In A Car
Over the whole of the Costa Del Sol region there is plenty of choice in Villas in Costa Del Sol and for a good selection look no further than a Casares Del Sol Apartment. But what is there to when you are there?
The best way to explore the Costa del Sol is in a car, as this permits you the freedom to visit the different towns and villages as and when you desire, without needing to rely on public transport.
Here is some tips to just a few of the cultural and historical attractions surrounding Costa del Sol that you can explore during your holiday:
The city of Malaga should be the first call for any culture lover on a holiday on the Costa del Sol. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga in 1881 and you can visit the house in which he was born, the Casa Natal de Picasso, which is sited in the Plaza del Merced. The three-storey building contains personal artifacts belonging to the Picasso family together with examples of Picasso’s prints, ceramics and graphic art. There is also a extensive collection of works by further contemporary artists.
A couple of minutes walk from the Casa Natal de Picasso is the Museo Picasso Málaga (Picasso Museum), which opened in 2003. It is housed in the 16th century Palacio de Buenavista and has twelve permanent exhibition galleries where you can view paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics by Picasso. The museum also holds regular temporary exhibitions. If you’re a history buff, you’ll also be in for a treat on the lower ground floor, as you’ll be able to see the preserved Roman and Phoenician ruins uncovered when the museum was in construction.
Additional Costa del Sol attractions that you can view if you stop off in Malaga during your Costa del Sol holiday include Malaga’s historic fortress, the Alcazaba, and the 14th century Gibralfaro Castle.
If architecture is your interest, ensure that you make time to visit Fuengirola. Getting around Costa del sol is easy if you try car hiring and Fuengirola and is about a half hour drive from Malaga and has a rich history.
Over the centuries it has been occupied by the Romans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Arabs and its architecture displays many influences and archaeologists have found some fascinating ruins and artefacts there. The Roman sculpture known as “Venus of Fuengirola” is the most famous artefact to have been discovered in Fuengirola. You can see this, along with many other artefacts, in the town’s Museo de Historia (Museum of History).
You can also use a Costa del Sol hire car to get to the edge of the town to visit the Castillo de Sohail. This now restored castle dates back to the 11th century and is open to the public. It is also used as a location for theatrical performances and festivals.
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