| Costa del Sol is the southern region of Spain, which | | | | licence is required to fish both inland and sea waters in |
| translates as Sun Coast or more literally Coast of the | | | | Spain. But for those who don't hold a foreign fishing |
| Sun. It is located in between two lesser known Costas | | | | licence they will have to apply for a Spanish licence |
| and is formerly made up from small fishing settlements, | | | | from the Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, where you are |
| but recently it has been become a top tourist | | | | required to pass an exam in Spanish before being |
| destination. Over two million people a year visit Costa | | | | granted a licence. You will have to wait a month to |
| del Sol and visit one of the resorts that follow along | | | | receive your results so it is best to get your licence in |
| the coast from Gibraltar to Nerja. The most popular | | | | the country you're staying in at the time as it is rather |
| ones are situated in Torremolinos, Benalmadena, | | | | lengthy. But it will all be worth it as you can get some |
| Fuengirola, Mijas Costa, Marbella, Puerto Banus, | | | | good catches such as swordfish, tuna, bass, bream |
| Estepona, Sotogrande and finally Gibraltar. The | | | | and even shark are just some of the type you can |
| weather climate in Costa del Sol on average is | | | | get if you are skilled enough. |
| temperatures around 18ºC and that is most days of | | | | Some people go horse riding and it is recommended, it |
| the year. | | | | is a relaxing experience as you will be venturing into |
| There are around 70 Costa del Sol golf courses which | | | | the Spanish hills which will be the perfect back drop |
| have seen the Region dubbed 'Costa del Golf' and | | | | when the sun is rising and setting. A lot of the stables |
| thanks to the near perfect climate all year round the | | | | will offer basic riding instructions for novices and a lot |
| courses are always open. There are golf courses that | | | | of them speak English. The horses are well trained and |
| suit players of all levels and they are set in eye | | | | are ridden English style as well. |
| catching surroundings with views of oceans and | | | | There are a whole range of other activities that |
| mountains. The golf courses are scattered all over | | | | available; if you are around a beach then there are a |
| Costa del Sol so you'll be able to tee off anywhere no | | | | whole load of water sports. These are water skiing, |
| matter where you choose to stay at the many Costa | | | | Jet skiing, Sailing and in some areas Scuba diving. Then |
| del Sol villas. | | | | there are activities such as Go-karting, Paint balling or |
| Fishing in Costa del Sol is recommended, as the | | | | maybe you can try your hand at riding quad bikes. All |
| shorelines of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic should | | | | these and many more can be done in Costa del Sol; |
| be a magnet for those who love to fish, especially as | | | | it's no wonder why it is becoming one of the hottest |
| the conditions are good - you'd best head off early to | | | | tourist spots in the world. |
| get the best spot. A regional fishing licence, or rod | | | | |