The closest airport to Costa del Sol is Malaga, which is 8 kms away. This airport connects Marbella, Fuengirola, Gibraltar, Malaga, Granada, and Nerja together. Malaga airport is well connected with major airlines from all over the world. Millions of tourists coming to Costa del Sol come via this airport. Hence, this airport has maintained world-class services and facilities in the airport itself. You’ll find restaurants, bars, ATMs, resting points, medical store, play area for children and internet facilities here. Also, there are Malaga airport buses, trains, and taxi services easily available from the airport.
Travelling around Costa del Sol is relatively easier. Thanks to the N – 340 motorway which connects the coastlines together. Hence, car is the best way to travel around Costa del Sol and places nearby. The peak time, i.e. June – August is the busiest time and the motorway remains quite jam packed.
If you’re looking for a hassle free travelling, then trains are also a better option. You won’t have to worry about hiring a car or advance booking it through car rental companies. The train routes are connected from Malaga to Fuengirola city. You can enjoy the scenic beauty too while travelling across these lines and that too without paying a bomb for it.
The other inexpensive and best way to travel around Costa del Sol would be by bus. Costa del Sol’s area is well connected by bus. There are frequent bus services in every city and town.
Moreover, you can also hire a taxi but at some places it might not be available easy and may cost you a little extra than buses and trains. For those who want to hail out for exploring local Costa del Sol’s natural beauty, its coastline and local market can opt for either bikes or explore it on foot. But biking is not very safe in Spain with increasing number of road/bike accidents that happen here and especially when you’re not well acquainted with the roads here, it’s absolutely not safe. Hence, what remains is the best economic way of travelling around here would be on foot at your own pace and mood.