COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN – Ask most people what they know about the Costa del Sol and you’ll get beaches, sunshine, and Marbella. All true, all wonderful — but barely a fraction of what this stretch of southern Spain’s Málaga coastline actually has to offer. A.M.A Selections has been quietly building its 2026 Costa del Sol portfolio with exactly that in mind: a curated collection of luxury villas for guests who want the full picture, not just the postcard.
A Region That Keeps Surprising You
The landscape alone deserves more credit than it gets. The Costa del Sol isn’t just a long strip of sandy beaches — though those are genuinely superb. The coastline shifts between sweeping bays, dramatic cliffs, estuaries, and dunes, all backed by the mountains of Andalusia rising inland. Drive twenty minutes from the coast and you’re in a different world entirely: whitewashed hilltop villages that have barely changed in centuries, olive groves and citrus orchards, and the kind of authentic Spanish life that beach resorts rarely offer a glimpse of.
Marbella remains the glamorous heart of the region — Puerto Banús for the superyachts and designer boutiques, the Old Town for tapas and terracotta alleyways that remind you just how old this part of Spain really is. But the surrounding towns each bring something of their own. Estepona has reinvented itself as one of the coast’s most charming destinations, its streets alive with murals and independent restaurants. Nerja, to the east, offers arguably the most spectacular natural scenery on the entire coast. And the villages of the interior — Mijas, Casares, Ronda with its extraordinary cliff-edge setting above the Tajo gorge — are worth the journey on their own.
Golf, Food, and Knowing How to Live Well
The Costa del Sol has more golf courses than anywhere else in Europe, which is either a selling point or a fact you’ll file away for later — either way, it speaks to the ambition of a region that has spent decades building world-class facilities alongside its natural assets. The food scene has followed a similar trajectory. Marbella alone has multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, alongside a dining culture that runs from excellent beachside chiringuitos serving fresh-caught fish to long, unhurried lunches at restaurants where the wine list deserves its own conversation.
This is a place that knows how to enjoy itself, and that attitude is infectious.
The A.M.A Selections 2026 Costa del Sol collection covers the full range of what the region offers.
- Modern villas with Mediterranean sea views and sleek pool terraces for those who want the contemporary Spanish experience at its best.
- Traditional fincas — authentic, bohemian, and grounded in Andalusian character — for guests who’d rather feel embedded in the landscape than perched above it.
- Family-friendly properties near the coast or the golf courses.
- Large-group villas with the space and amenities to make the whole party happy.
All come with private pools, outdoor dining areas, and the kind of setting that makes switching off feel like the most natural thing in the world. The A.M.A Selections concierge team takes care of everything else — restaurant reservations, transfers, day trips, golf tee times, you name it.
Bookings Now Open
The 2026 Costa del Sol villa portfolio is open for enquiries now. The region’s exceptional year-round climate means it works beautifully outside peak summer too — spring and autumn bring warm days, quieter roads, and a more relaxed pace that suits the destination perfectly.
For personalised villa recommendations or to arrange a consultation, contact:
A.M.A Selections Tel: +33 4 97 06 72 39
Web: amaselections.com
About A.M.A Selections
A.M.A Selections is a luxury villa rental specialist with a personally curated portfolio spanning the world’s most desirable destinations. The company’s approach is built on intimate local knowledge, handpicked properties, and concierge support from first enquiry through to departure — so guests can spend their time simply enjoying wherever they’ve chosen to be.
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