Let's Discover Spain's Costa del Sol - Costa Del Sol - What's On When

by Daniel Eyre

Have you ever found yourself looking enviously at friends' cheap holidays to the Costa del Sol, but asking "yes, but aside from the gorgeous weather and golden beaches, what is there to do in the region?" If you answered yes to this highly specific question, then let me be the first one to tell you that actually there are many attractions surrounding Costa del Sol.

Holidays to the Costa del Sol have something for everyone. From culture vultures to sports enthusiasts, there will be something for you! Here's a list of some of our favourites at Search Travel Online:

February - The Carnaval de Cadiz - This Costa del Sol attraction certainly won't be for everyone on paper, but really is a fun event once you get there! Cadiz's carnival is a menagerie of singing, drinking, fancy dress and dancing filling a massive 10 days. Over this period, the city is filled with costumed groups ("murgas") singing satirical songs and performing sketches. There are around 300 officially recognised murgas, so you're sure to see a few - especially as there are countless other 'unofficial' groups, who try to join in the festivities. If taking a cheap holiday to Costa del Sol in February, this is well worth checking out.

March/April/May - Various Motor Racing Events - Jerez's Circuito Permanente de Velocidad plays host to a number of motorbike and car races throughout the year, including one of the Grand Prix races in the World Motorcycle Championship. Around 150,000 Spanish spectators love to take in motorcycle racing, and it has found a home in Jerez since 1987. Racing enthusiasts should check the schedules to know when these Costa del Sol attractions are running.

August - Feria de Malaga - Music fans should aim to take a cheap holiday to Costa del Sol in August, when they will fall in love with Malaga's Feria - a 9 day festival launched by a massive fireworks display, where the city is alive with vibrant music and dancing. During the day, you'll find the places to be are the Calle Marques de Larios, Plaza de la Constitucion and Plaza Uncibay, but at night the music fades (slightly!) to make way for large fair grounds! Those who haven't got their fix of exotic beats and rhythms for the day can still head to the Cortijo De Torres, which hosts nightly flamenco and rock performances.

So, don't be fooled into thinking that cheap Costa del Sol holidays offer only sun, sea and sand. Far from being a sunnier Blackpool, you can rest assured that there is a great deal of culture and education for those who want to find it!

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