Areas
Costa del Sol
Spain's most glamorous coast — Marbella, Málaga, Nerja. Very high British presence, premium prices and established luxury services.
The Costa del Sol is synonymous with British relocation to Spain. From the glamour of Marbella to the authenticity of Nerja, this stretch of Andalusian coast offers some of the most established expat infrastructure in the country.
Málaga city has been transformed in recent years into a vibrant cultural and economic hub, while the coastal towns remain popular with British retirees, families and second-home owners.
Costa Bridge does not yet have local coverage on the Costa del Sol, but we provide remote relocation preparation support — visa guidance, NIE preparation, document organisation and planning.
British community
Very high. One of the top three British concentrations in Spain alongside Costa Blanca and Balearics.
Towns on the Costa del Sol
Marbella
Spain's most glamorous coast — luxury lifestyle, international community and premium property prices.
Mijas
The heartland of British Costa del Sol — 7,600 British nationals, established community and more affordable than Marbella.
Fuengirola
A working Spanish town with excellent transport, established British community and a genuine year-round life on the Costa del Sol.
Estepona
The 'garden of the Costa del Sol' — a blossoming whitewashed town with authentic Spanish charm, lower prices than Marbella and a growing expat community.
Benalmádena
A lively resort town with a world-class marina, hilltop village and cable car — mid-way between Málaga and Fuengirola.
Malaga
Spains fastest-growing coastal city -- a real working city with a major airport, high-speed rail, university and growing digital-nomad community.
Nerja
The easternmost gem of the Costa del Sol — caves, cliffs and a quieter alternative to the busy western coast.
Torremolinos
The original Costa del Sol package holiday resort — evolved into a busy year-round town with the region's most famous nightlife strip.
Property and rental signal
Premium market by Spanish coastal standards. Wide range from luxury villas to apartment complexes. Well understood by international buyers. Rental yields vary significantly by town.
Admin notes
Padrón at town halls. Málaga province has dedicated extranjería services. Andalusian rental regulations differ from Catalonia and Valencia.
Important notes and caveats
- • Costa Bridge offers remote preparation support for Costa del Sol relocations. Local services are not currently available.
- • British population data from INE padrón (2021–2024).
- • Population and community figures are drawn from the latest available official sources. They change year to year and do not reflect unregistered residents or second-home owners.