The Costa del Sol in the south of Spain needs no introductions. One of the world's most famous coastlines boasting the international resorts of Marbella, Porto Banus and the up and coming Estepona.

The accommodation along the Costa del Sol is plentiful with some fantastic self catering holiday rentals, villas, apartments - with views on to the Mediterannean and the Sierra mountain range where you can ski in the winter.

Boasting around 320 days of sunshine a year, 150km of coastline and beaches, over 70 golf courses and historical cities plus skiing in the Sierra Nevada makes renting a villas on the Costa del Sol an ideal choice for a fun packed family holiday.

Costa del Sol Villa Holiday Rentals

There are several main holiday resorts that hug the shores of the Costa del Sol and the holiday rentals accommodation tends to be a good mix of beach villas and apartments to hillside hide aways with panoramic views of the coast.

Self catering villas and apartment rentals are very popuar with families and are certainly great value. The accommodation closest to the beaches and the popular resorts do, however, get booked many months in advance so planning ahead is essential if you want the best locations.