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WHY THIS IS A HOLGER LEUE / LOOK-FOTO / GETTY IMAGES ©
GREAT TRIP
JOSEPHINE
QUINTERO, AUTHOR
KEN WELSH / ALAMY ©
My home for two decades, the
Costa del Sol is changing all the
time and definitely for the better.
Whatever you already know about
this coast, one fact is for sure – it is
extraordinary: both crazily diverse
and supremely entertaining. In other
words, I have ensured there’s never
a dull moment on this classic drive –
and there shouldn’t be dull weather
either – it’s called ‘the sunshine
coast’ for good reason.

Top: Gibraltar ape perched high above the town
Left: Resort life in Marbella
Right: Estepona’s pretty balconied houses