Enjoy the Costa del Sol in September

September is a great time to holiday in Spain. Once the little ones are back at their desks those that are not tied to annual school holidays can enjoy superb accommodation, weather and the local tourist sites without falling over prams or listening to the screams of children wanting an ice-cream - ah bless the little angels.

The weather in September is wonderful. Wtih an average daily temeperature of 28 degrees, falling to 23 degrees by the end of the month,  it is not as uncomfortable as temperatures in July and August which regularly hit over 30 degrees. Evenings are still warm so you can walk about without a jacket or shawl. With tempersatures such as these, and without the daily rush to bag a sunbed, visitors can virtually guarantee that they will have plenty of opprtunities to swim in the pool and relax in the sun, topping up their tans.

For those that want to break away from the delights of their resort destination, the good news is that many of the tourist destinations are still open and not as busy. Tivoli World for example is open in the first half of September from 6pm to 2am. Located in Arroyo da le Miel, 2 km inland from Benalmadena Costa, it can be reached by the train which runs from Malaga to Fuengirola or by bus from most resorts along the coast. It is the biggest amusement park on the Costa del Sol and offers both rides and a varied programme of shows including Flamenco and Wild West shows.

Aqualand aqua park, just 10 minutes from the centre of Torremolinos, is the largest water park on the Costa del Sol, Aqualand covers more than 70,000 square metres and has rides such as the Boomerang, the  exciting Kamikazee Twister, Rapids and the Black Hole. The park is open until 18th September from 10am to 6pm.

For those looking for a unique attraction, then Selwo Adventure Park is located just off the main road along the Costa del Sol near Estepona at Kilometre 162.5. It is a mix of nature park, safari and adventure park and has a huge wilderness area with more than 2,000 animals from all over the world such as elephants, lions, and tigers living in semi-freedom.  You can explore this either in 4x4 jeeps or on foot using the overhead walkways. You can slide on a flying fox over a huge lake, try out archery and ride on the back of camels. There is a large aviary with more than 1000 birds and there are exhibitions of birds of prey. Selwo Adventure is open every day from January to October. In September opening times are 10am to 8pm.

If you are on a budget there are also a number of destinations that you can visit free of charge. Why not visit the Donkey Sanctuary just 40  minutes from Malaga. Entry to the Sanctuary and the nearby Flamingo Lake is free of charge. Situated in the centre of Benalmadena Paloma Park provides a relaxing day out for the entire family. It is packed with restaurants and picnic quarters and at the centre you'll find a lake. Other free destinations include the traditional white village of Casares, a day trip to Gibraltar just 25 minutes away and a visit to Puerto de la Dequesa, the best kept secret of the Costa del Sol.

With the Holiday Letting Shop your holiday accommodation is taken care of. We have accommodation  at three Macdonald resorts in the Costa del Sol area including Dona Lola, Leila Playa and Villacana and at the Alanda Club in Marbella. All the resorts offer superb self catering apartments with balconies or terraces, a wide range of leisure facilties and great on-site service to make your holidays pass without a hitch.

This week's Special Deal from the Holiday Letting Shop is great for those who are either holidaying with friends or who are looking for a little more space in their holiday accommodation.  From both 11th and 18th September, we have a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment at Macdonald Dona Lola that sleeps six people and has great views for just £550 per week. For further information on Macdonald Dona Lola and to check availablility click here.