ANGLING HOLIDAYS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

There are a number of companies offering angling holidays on the Costa del Sol.  Most sea fishing is done from boats which can be chartered.  Sailing miles out from the coast, expect to catch anything from huge red tuna, sea bream and even marlin.  Day trips are also available for those just wanting some sport and not full blown fishing holidays.  These will set you back about 100 euros each for six people sharing half a day or 200 each for a full day.  Catches are almost guaranteed. 

There are a number of companies offering angling holidays on the Costa del Sol.  Most sea fishing is done from boats which can be chartered.  Sailing miles out from the coast, expect to catch anything from huge red tuna, sea bream and even marlin.  Day trips are also available for those just wanting some sport and not full blown fishing holidays.  These will set you back about 100 euros each for six people sharing half a day or 200 each for a full day.  Catches are almost guaranteed.  Prestige fishing tours who work out of Marbella are one company able to offer these facilities.

Sea fishing is popular in the area and there are hundreds of locals who try out their luck from the shoreline up and down the coast.  Beach angling is nowhere near as productive as boat fishing and the sizes are far smaller.  There isn't much point in taking a load of tackle for a two week holiday, boat owners will provide everything you need plus the tips and tricks for the area. 

 If you're going for a normal beach holiday in the area and fancy a bit of fishing from the coastline you can pick up a good telescopic rod complete with reel and line for as little as twelve euros from one of the many Chinese shops in the resorts.  Bait is usually available from tackle shops.  Ask for Cebo pronounced theebo.  They normally have boxes of ragworm which are an excellent bait but not native to the area. There is some fly fishing available well inland but not really worth the traveling distance required to reach a decent river, plus,  for any coarse fishing you require a license.