Sports, Health and Educational Facilities
The Costa del Sol is abundant in activities for all, young and old. There are also excellent health and educational institutions comprising of the most modern technology.
Sports Facilities
As you would expect in such a wonderful climate, the array of activities to choose from is almost limitless.
Year-round golf on over 40 courses, swimming, sailing, and all forms of watersports. Tennis, riding, trekking, rambling and lawn bowls.
And, within no more than a two hour drive, snow skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada world championship winter resort.
Health Facilities
Health facilities and clinics of all types are readily available throughout the coast. The new Costa Del Sol Hospital in Marbella is a state-of-the-art facility and is part of the State health system open to all EU nationals.
So those contemplating enjoying many of their retirement years on the Costa del Sol, can do so with peace of mind in the knowledge that expert help and facilities are all at hand, should ever the need arise.
Educational Facilities
These have increased and improved dramatically over recent years as an increasing number of younger families are choosing to make a new life here on the Costa del Sol.
There are many international schools catering to the foreign nationals here and the State education system with first class facilities, is open to all EU nationals.
There are also part-time courses of many different types for those wishing to develop their language skills or hobbies and interests.
