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COSTA DEL SOL IN FEBRUARY

Costa del Sol is famous for sunny days all year long. The real weather of course depends on luck. This travel started in the middle of february and the first week it was chilly with winterclothes on. Next week our luck changed and we enjoyed sunshine. Occasionally it was even hot.

TORREMOLINOS, BENALMADENA, FUENGIROLA

One of the most popular and oldest towns in Costa del Sol is Torremolinos where you can sense the air of an old holiday resort with old hotels in a slightly  shaggy atmosphere. Next town to the south is Benalmadena which is more affluent and neat. Fuengirola is recommended to families with children maybe because it´s small and quiet and most hotels are situated along the beach.

Kids visiting a playground near the center of Torremolinos. .	This crocodile is made of sand.
Carihuela, Torremolinos. You´ll find lots of restaurants and shops along the promenade.	The seafront promenade in Carihuela, Torremolinos. .
A cosy pizzeria near Benalmadena Marina. -	A beautiful day in Benalmadena Marina near Sea Life.

TOURS IN COSTA DEL SOL

To experience a different scenery you can rent a car or take a bus and go exploring the mountains. The views are magnificent. In Nerja you can see huge waves splash against the coastline or visit a stalactite cave. The biggest town in  Costa del Sol is Malaga which is kind of gloomy and harsh but you can go shopping and sightseeing there.

A view from a mountain.	Nerja - a small town to the north of Malaga. -
Living statues in Malaga.	An old fortress on top of Malaga. C

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS

Children always enjoy going to amusement parks and there´s a nice one in Benalmaneda. In summertime there´s also a waterpark. Sea Life in Benalmadena is open all year long and kids love to explore the magical undersea world there.

Fresh strawberries at the amusement park in Benalmadena. Yammy!	Children on an amusement park ride.  .

Sunshine at last! There´s no reason why you shouldn´t enjoy the beach even if it´s winter. There´s no need for high temperature. If it´s a sunny day it will immediately make you feel warm. The water in the Mediterranean Sea is cold in winter, but who cares if the sand is hot! If you have courage you can of course swim in the Mediterranean and make your kids proud of you. As you can see in the pictures the beach is not crowded even on a sunny day. What a chance to reserve the best places for your kids and yourself! After storm the beach will be cleaned up. Children love to watch. Tips: There are plenty of beautiful seashells on the beach. Let your kids collect them and take them home as souveniers. © Story & pictures: Auer Media More family travel tips: Travel with kids