In the 1960's and ‘70's this former fishing village with its 26 km long beach turned into a large holiday resort and the popular holiday destination for millions of tourists. The whole coast has developed into one long tourist centre, with high apartment-buildings, hotels and shopping centers that sometimes need renovation by now, which is not always possible due to the current crisis. The rich as well as many celebrities have their cottages in the hills, secluded from the rest of the world. But less than ten kilometers from the coast one can also discover a totally different world: authentic white villages and a beautiful countryside with mountains, gorges, caves and a lush flora that gives the Costa del Sol a unique character.