Costa del Sol 4-Day Slow Travel Guide - Andalucía, Spain

Beyond the resorts, the Costa del Sol most visitors never find.

This is the complete insider guide to four days along Spain's Mediterranean coast from whitewashed mountain villages to flower-filled streets, by someone who skipped the package-tour version entirely.

Inside you'll find:

• A day-by-day itinerary covering Nerja, Frigiliana, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Mijas, Marbella, and Estepona
• Where to stay at every budget from a beachfront splurge in Marbella to a budget mountain pick in Mijas
• Where to eat from beachfront chiringuitos to Michelin Guide–featured fine dining in Nerja
• Top things to do with honest must/skip labels, including the most overlooked monument on the entire coast
• Getting there and around - car routes, parking strategy, and why a rental car matters here
• Ana's 6 insider tips, including the driving strategy that makes four towns in four days feel relaxed instead of rushed
• Dining in Costa del Sol, a good-to-know guide to local meal times, tipping, and tapas culture
• An interactive map with every location pinned
• Festivals & events worth planning around or avoiding
• Budget breakdown and practical info for the whole trip

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