There is no shortage of accommodation options in Conil de la Frontera, given that it is one of the more popular holiday destinations on the Costa de la Luz, ranging from self-catering villas and apartments to hotels and hostels. The vast majority of hotels in Conil have direct access to the beach and views to the sea. There is everything from small, budget hotels to big, resort-style beach hotels, and everything in between.

What was once a small fishing village is now the most important touristic hub of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar National Park. San José is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Almería province and also has some of the most spectacular beaches on the Costa Almería.

Roquetas de Mar is known not only for it's fishing village traditions, but also for its fame as a resort town. Within the municipality of Roquetas el Mar is the famous "Aguadulce" (Fresh Water) resort - one of the first tourist resorts established in Spain in the 1960's and has been classified as a Centre of National Touristic Interest.

Still harbouring largely undiscovered coastline, the Costa Almeria offers a staggering 320 days of sun a year and some superb beaches and hotels to enjoy it. Lively resorts in the eastern part offer plenty of accommodation options: yachting centre Almerimar, Roquetas de Mar and Aguadulce, with its long, inviting beach. For hotels in a quieter, more undeveloped area, head for the Cabo de Gata, a wild.

The Costa del Sol and its resort destinations are home to variety of hotels, here you will find everything from the five star classic accommodation complete with swimming pools, mature gardens with the most amazing tropical foliage, luxury golf resorts hotels, boutique hotels and charming bed and breakfasts.

Hotels in the seaside resort of Benaldamena on the Costa del Sol make the most of their superb locations, with many rooms offering fantastic sea views. Hotels as equipped for holidays with outdoor swimming pools and other facilities. There is a wide variety of hotels, ranging from more luxurious resort-style hotels with all imaginable facilities.

Many visitors choose to stay in nearby Marbella as there is a large selection of accommodation and it is better known. However, Puerto Banus has a great selection of places to stay and if it is your destination of choice, you have several options, all located within a 5-10 minute drive from the port. From luxury resort-style hotels with their own beaches to golf hotels with stunning outdoor swimming pools, you will not be disappointed.

Nerja is situated at the eastern tip of the Costa Del Sol, 50km away from Málaga. It is a picturesque fishing town which has done very well in avoiding the construction of concrete high-rise buildings which crowd some of the other coastal resorts in this area of Spain.

As one of Spain's most exclusive holiday destinations, beloved of the titled, rich and famous, Marbella has a number of luxurious hotels. Many of these are right on the beach, but some are just inland, offering more privacy and spacious surroundings. The most exclusive and sought-after stretch is the so-called "Golden Mile", between Puerto Banus and Marbella.

The choice of hotels in Malaga city is vast and varied. Over recent years, this vibrant Andalusian city has undergone much hotel renovation and restoration. Many old buildings have been brought back to their former glory and tastefully converted into 21st century hotels, without losing anything of their enchanted past.

The city of Cadiz is an amazing place to explore on foot. Situated at the end of a peninsula, Cadiz is surprisingly compact and easy to navigate, even for the most timid of visitors. Its cathedral, its ancient walls, its old fortifications, and its narrow streets all work to invite the visitor into the city's heart and engulf them in the soul of the place.

If you're looking for no-frills, central accommodation there a number of hostals in Calle del Peligro which is just a short stroll from the Bajondillo beach. Some even have a sea view. In one of the liveliest areas around 24 hour square and Calle las Mercedes there are also many hostels but some will necessitate earplugs on a summer Saturday night.

Fuengirola is one of the Costa del Sol's most popular resorts, being just 25km from Malaga, located between Marbella and Benalmadena. This seaside town has an excellent selection of hotels for all your holiday needs, from five-star deluxe resorts, to more low-key family-run establishments and self-catering apartments.

Estepona has a growing selection of hotels. The most expensive and luxurious hotels in Estepona are the Kempinski and Villa Padierna, both a few kilometres to the east of the town. The H10 and the Hotel Fuerte Estepona are situated 2km west and are both frontline to the beach, ideal for families.

There are a number options for types of hotels in Tarifa, to suit all budgets and tastes. For those in search of a hotel, there's everything from affordable, friendly hostels to hip boutique hotels and more luxurious establishments. As a host for the alternative culture that comes hand-in-hand with surf dudes - it's one of Europe’s top wind-powered watersports venues, and is known as the kitesurf capital of Europe.

If you want unspoilt, wild beaches, the Costa de la Luz is for you. From the trendy wind and kite-surfing spot Tarifa, this Cadiz coast stretches to the Guadalquivir river estuary is a haven of tranquility.

Positioned in the mountains of Almeria, the town of Mojacar gives stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is located within an hour's drive from the provincial capital of Almeria City and that city's convenient transportation connections.

If your idea of the perfect beach is quiet and undiscovered, then why not choose a hotel on the less-known Costa Tropical? Stretching along the coast of Granada province, backed by the Alpujarra mountains, it offers a mild climate with spectacular scenery, secluded coves and charming accommodation.

Mijas is one of the many towns on Spain's famous Costa del Sol - but unlike other places along this area of coast, it is actually made up of two areas: Mijas Costa, with 12km of beaches from wide sweeps of golden sand to rocky coves, whose centre is at La Cala de Mijas.

Hotels, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts and rooms near the coast. Usually within walking distance or a short drive to the beach; either located in the coastal resorts or in remote destinations. For more on Coastal Holiday Rentals visit our Coastal Rentals page.   For Parador hotels on the coast see our coastal Parador Hotels page.