One of Europe's favourite Mediterranean holiday regions, the vast Costa del Sol or 'Sun Coast' runs from the Costa Tropical south of Granada to the tip of Tarifa past Gibraltar.

It really does have something for everyone - sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, excellent sporting facilities and lively nightlife. And if you like a little culture on your holidays, there's plenty to see.

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Costa del Sol is a wonderful place to enjoy a few rounds of Golf. With over 35 courses, and more under construction, it is no wonder the area attracts golfers from across the world.

The Costa del Sol is famous for the nightlife. There are an enormous amount of bars, pubs and clubs to suit all ages and nationalities on the Costa del Sol.

Many of the villages near the coast have become fashionable resorts, while still conserving their ancient charm, whereas others, lost in the highlands, remain rough and ready olive-farming towns, with a special appeal for the adventurous travellers.

Inland explore sleepy whitewashed villages such as Mijas… superb historic cities including Granada, Cordoba and Seville… the soaring mountains of the Sierra Nevada… not to mention fiestas, flamenco and flavoursome local cuisine. The Costa del Sol offers a lifetime's worth of variety.

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The Costa Blanca or White Coast, which extends along that section of the Mediterranean coast, is made up of two clearly differentiated scenic sectors. To the North, a curtain of mountains runs parallel to the sea, descending at times to form cliffs; to the South, a vast plain of sand patches, palm trees and salt deposits make up the backdrop for the beaches.

From cosmopolitan towns and resorts where life goes on 24 hours a day to sleepy little villages where the peace and tranquillity is unique, the Costa Blanca is the kind of place which offers something for everyone.

The Costa Blanca has an excellent year-round climate. The humidity is low and is especially good for sufferers of arthritis. The beaches are one of the biggest attractions and most of them comprise of wonderfully clean, white sand. Most of the resorts offer a wide range of water sports, and there are enough golf courses to keep the keenest golfers happy all year.

The area is well serviced by Alicante airport. Alicante is a holiday resort in itself and offers a wonderful city with great shopping. Just south of the airport lays the resort of Torrevieja. Many new developments are currently being built around the Torrevieja region, and property prices are expected to increase over the coming years, especially as the number of golf course increases.

Further south, near Cartegena, is the well-known sports and golf complex of La Manga, property prices around this area tend to be higher than in Torrevieja.