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Costa Del Sol - Still a Great Place to Buy a Business |
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The Costa del Sol is a 160 kilometre stretch of coastline in the Malaga province of southern Spain. It is split into the Eastern Costa del Sol that runs from Malaga eastwards towards the town of Mara and is the least developed part of the area. This area has dramatic cliffs of up to 200m in height as the Sierra Almijara runs into the sea. The principal town in this region is Nerja and this forms the hub for tourist attractions and accommodation in the area.
By far the most popular and built up part of the Costa del Sol is the area to the west of Malaga stretching to the Cadiz province of southern Spain. This is 100 kilometres of highly developed and built up coastline that forms the principal tourist magnet for the region and generates a high proportion of the countries income from overseas visitors. The main airport sits just 8 kilometres to the west of Malaga and the infrastructure is well developed and based on the coastal N340 highway.
The tourist destinations of Fuengorola, Marbella and Torremolinos have grown to be synonymous with the British as the iconic cheap summer break destination. The other major roadway links the two main inland towns of Ronda and Pedro de Alcantara.
The Costa del Sol has a Mediterranean climate with the western section being slightly cooler than the eastern region. With an average number of sunshine days exceeding 300 per year, it is not difficult to see why the area has become a haven for northern Europeans both for short holiday breaks and for those seeking an alternative lifestyle in a more clement climate.
The region is popular with British, German and Scandinavian visitors, many of whom have bought property and retired to the area or who have invested in a business and plan to earn a living there on a full time basis.
The region is a world class tourist destination and the bulk of the industries exist to support the large influx of visitors each year. With sporting facilities form golf and tennis through to magnificent beaches on which to relax, there are numerous restaurants and bars to tempt those seeking to relax and enjoy the warm weather.
Despite the recession, the weak value of the pound versus sterling and recent scares over property ownership, the region remains a strong destination for those looking to invest in an alternative lifestyle. With so much upheaval in recent months there are numerous business opportunities to buy ranging from bars and restaurants to nightclubs and hotels or finca`s. The further inland or northwards you look in the region the lower the cost of your investment will be but the tourist traffic will also be lower. Parts of the regions have a reputation as a hotspot for youngsters looking for cheap and cheerful holidays but other areas ooze wealth and quality with clientele demanding the highest standards or service and cuisine.
Those looking for an easy lifestyle will be disappointed – running a business in a busy tourist destination such as the Costa del Sol can expect to work long hours during the extensive season if they wish to succeed against tough opposition. The region is extremely well connected to the rest of Europe and is served by low cost charter and scheduled airlines. There is also a high speed rail link from Madrid to Malaga with the fastest trains taking just 2 ½ hours. By 2010, Malaga will be linked to five other major cities by fast trains making access by rail to the area possible from all over Europe. With so much history, investment and tradition, the region will surely bounce back from recession and provide a great opportunity for business and leasure.
This article was written by http://www.sunshine.co.uk
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