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Costa del Sol

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The Costa del Sol is a region in the south of Spain which covers a long line of coastal towns and areas, all the way from Nerja to La Linea de la Concepcion. 

The 'Coast of the Sun' - as it would be known in English - is a hugely popular tourist area for Brits, Germans, Scandinavians, French and Moroccan tourists. 

The biggest city by population is Malaga, although other notable areas include Marbella, Fuengirola and Estepona. 

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