{"id":10768,"date":"2025-06-18T02:45:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T02:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/?p=10768"},"modified":"2025-06-18T02:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T02:45:50","slug":"holidaymakers-head-to-the-costa-del-sol-for-natural-beauty-authentic-charm-and-a-rated-sustainable-second-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/holidaymakers-head-to-the-costa-del-sol-for-natural-beauty-authentic-charm-and-a-rated-sustainable-second-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Holidaymakers head to the Costa del Sol for natural beauty, authentic charm and A-rated, sustainable second homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF9edBmJk2CGr2VeliRc3UmwJaEagVpjdk8na71SkNpvYODxi6rpqbtCRM_yRMsFl4Icn5DQhDNeXCNmtuREn2ApDFLaI9I0wpnm5y8DUxwFQRFhJPOLiKyU=&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><br>The thriving Costa del Sol is delighting holidaymakers with its incredible natural beauty, picturesque towns and villages and exceptional quality of life \u2013 so much so, that many are choosing not just to visit the region, but to buy a second home there. Ignacio Osle, Regional Director of the Costa del Sol for leading Spanish home builder <a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF9edBmJk2CGr2VeliRc3UmwJaEagVpjdk8na71SkNpvYODxi6rpqbtCRM_yRMsFl4Icn5DQhDNeXCNmtuREn2ApDFLaI9I0wprojDDyCNzDDmuUQaLCz5js=&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a<\/a>, explains:<br><br>\u201cThe Costa del Sol isn\u2019t just a destination \u2013 it\u2019s a way of life. The unbeatable Mediterranean climate, with 300 sunshine-filled days each year and warm sea temperatures, is perfect for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round. With its stunning scenery, authentic regional charm and exceptional gastronomy, it\u2019s no surprise so many people choose to visit\u2026 and stay.\u201d<br><br>2024 saw 14 million people visit the Costa del Sol, reaffirming the region\u2019s position as one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations in Europe. According to figures from Turismo Costa del Sol, the UK led the growth in international tourism in 2024, followed by visitors from Germany and France, with total tourism in the region growing by 17%. Average spending per visitor also rose, by 8%. Figures from Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a show that Britons were also among the top nationalities of property buyers of the firm\u2019s homes in the Costa del Sol in 2024, with Dutch, British, German and Polish buyers accounting for 50% of total reservations in the area.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF9edBmJk2CGr2VeliRc3UmwJaEagVpjdk8na71SkNpvYODxi6rpqbtCRM_yRMsFl4Icn5DQhDNeXCNmtuREn2ApDFLaI9I0wphSnZHoCYpz23tmEO2udZGM=&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a> <br>Mountainous villages such as Benahav\u00eds, nestled between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, showcase why the Costa del Sol is so enduringly popular. While the coast is just 9km away, the village delivers serenity and incredible natural landscapes in abundance. Considered by many to be the heart of the Costa del Sol\u2019s gastronomy, Benahav\u00eds is home to outstanding restaurants that celebrate traditional Spanish flavours. It also provides an excellent selection of art galleries and craft shops, with many local creatives drawing inspiration for the dramatic scenery all around.<br><br>Local life offers plenty of opportunity for enjoying the great outdoors. Fitness takes many forms in and around Benahav\u00eds, from hikes in the mountains to diving into the clear waters of the natural plunge pools along the Guadalmina riverbed. Golfers are well catered for too, with Los Arqueros Golf and Capanes del Golf among several clubs within a few minutes\u2019 drive.<br><br>Those keen to spend more than just a few days enjoying Benahav\u00eds also have all they need nearby. The Guadalmina Alta shopping centre provides for everyday needs, while the Atalaya International School welcomes learners from preschool through to 18, educating them in both Spanish and English.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF9edBmJk2CGr2VeliRc3UmwJaEagVpjdk8na71SkNpvYODxi6rpqbtCRM_yRMsFl4Icn5DQhDNeXCNmtuREn2ApDFLaI9I0wpjwIL5OcWdkAScXSQBFdb6U=&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3.jpg 577w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><br>Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a\u2019s beautiful new homes at <a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF7of0pd5pJoLzH_rWhEH9wV7OBwrX6KJ3Q-0cGRaPoR6x-8y6RPHwV3RUTRk5VPs5FTjQtJFgBEww4k1wVt1aYmPwfgc1LiO36md8qnSQBytYMYnh0nGwEDp-QaqnKgpHUD0XI-IRflP1smSrva-JUwiCx8KVsggJs3OphhZVm6X&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Altura 160<\/a> are part of a \u20ac30M development that sits 160m above sea level in the Benahav\u00eds area, offering breathtaking views and modern Mediterranean living. Rated A for their energy efficiency, the apartments and penthouses are spread across five buildings, with just 12 homes in each, creating a lovely, boutique community feel. The buildings are part of the renowned \u201cLa Hacienda del Se\u00f1or\u00edo de Cifuentes\u201d urbanization, which provides residents with access to four swimming pools, extensive gardens, fountains, a bar, a coworking area and a gym, along with an exclusive concierge service.<br><br><strong><em>\u201cAltura 160 is the perfect setting for enjoying a healthy lifestyle in the sunshine. From their large terraces, residents enjoy panoramic views to Marbella Bay and the golf courses of Atalaya and El Paraiso, thanks to the development\u2019s privileged location so high in the valley. There\u2019s an exclusive sense of tranquility and connection with nature here that\u2019s hard not to fall in love with.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Ignacio Osle, Regional Director for Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a on the Costa del Sol<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 <br><br>The Costa del Sol\u2019s natural landscape includes everything from mountains to more than 160km of sandy coastline, dotted with Blue Flag beaches. Balancing its offering of nature trails, yoga by the sea and wellness retreats is an impressive modern infrastructure. The M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol Airport connects the region to over 150 destinations, while high-speed trains and a modern motorway network provide for easy travel across Spain and into neighbouring countries Portugal, Andorra and France.<br><br><strong><em>\u201cThis is a region where you can balance relaxation with enterprise, meaning many families now relocate to the Costa del Sol while still working for firms overseas. Modern global connectivity, both digital and travel-related, makes it easy to achieve a better work\/life balance here in the Spanish sunshine.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Ignacio Osle, Regional Director for Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a on the Costa del Sol<\/strong> \u00a0<br><br><strong>For more information, please contact Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a on 08000 121 020 or visit <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yswrkqcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001HVnj07lOgHeuRZOJWonAbTJnUZsaxphYjPrnJeozI5bNQNPx2mBHF8huJbn-EnxHK73OqHtkWoXb0Wyeoh2uw87UGOFyaPlFX_mygUQgxLL50c9W61MPQAU0ayB60Ar6zdJw-NZDYl73-cqaiMKLeuLyfm5U699CZj7hU82y4fM=&amp;c=-qd0_ycXNVGGSpKvm0PHVMvWR4gWmqaekywlgk9p1tFXC02p7mj_vw==&amp;ch=Zgzj7lbCKiACXLxTPAuE_zCPhlW9kZWyo5mTPkbgI0x8JR9-SvG8Ow==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.taylorwimpeyspain.com\/<\/a><strong>. <\/strong><br><strong>If you reside outside of the UK, you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The thriving Costa del Sol is delighting holidaymakers with its incredible natural beauty, picturesque towns and villages and exceptional quality of life \u2013 so much so, that many are choosing not just to visit the region, but to buy a second home there. 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