The UK Post Office have created a Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer for those considering a holiday overseas in 2013 with Spain coming First as the best and cheapest for resort costs!

169,950 Euros. 3 bed, 3 bath apartment located in the gated development of Toscana Hills, a very special location right next to the prestigious Los Flamingos golf resort and the exclusive Ritz Carlton hotel with luxury Spa facilities. Ref: 629911

249,000 Euros. Nice 3 bed corner townhouse situated on the Golden Mile next to the prestigious nightclub Olivia Valère. The gated community has tropical gardens with swimming pool. Ref: R851766

350,000 Euros. Immaculate 4 bed, 3 bath Duplex Penthouse close to amenities on the New Golden Mile. Large roof terrace 85m2 with spectacular views all around over the sea and mountains. Ref: R1935701

750,000 Euros.  4 bed, 3 bath villa owned by a Gibraltar company - no transfer taxes to pay by purchasing the company. Unique Andalucian style villa in a stunning location with panoramic sea view, it also overlooks a small lake. Reduced by 100,000 Euros.  Ref: R609021

155,000 Euros. Bank repo. Big 214m2 two bed, two bath townhouse in El Casar, Benahavis, 70 - 80% mortgage available subject to status. This development also offers some excellent amenities, including indoor heated pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, gymnasium and outdoor pools. Ref: R1913811

460,000 Euros. Delightful 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the village of la Heredia. Delightful central open courtyard, which is perfect for dining or relaxing. Ref: R326277

92,000 Euros. Bargain! Magnificent ground floor 2 bed, 2 bath apartment, good location, three new golf courses around, one of them Finca Cortesin, home of the Volvo Masters, commercial and sports area. Midway between Estepona and Puerto Duquesa, only 5 minutes drive from both and a short walk to the beach. Ref: R393034

167,000 Euros open to offers. Absolute bargain at El Presidente near amenities. Fantastic ground floor apartment with large private garden, set in a beautiful urbanization near the beach with spectacular communal areas, different pools one of them heated tennis and paddle courts. Ref: R896160

400,000 Euros. South facing corner townhouse in "Arco Iris" with exit onto communal garden and private garden, large basement, private garage, mountain & partial sea views, set within a gated development in the Golden Mile, with communal pool and gardens. 356m2 built + 35m2 terraces. Ref: R1936142

190,000 Euros. Beachside San Pedro. Nice 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse located just 100 meters from the Beach and just a short walk into San Pedro de Alcantara itself with its wide range of Bars and Restaurants, Designer shops and Nightlife, approximately 5 minutes to Puerto Banus. Ref: R817915

196,193 Euros. Drastically reduced 3 bed duplex penthouse, in quiet residential urbanisation situated along the Benahavis road. Ref: R1936205

799,000 Euros. A lovely 4 bedroom house in Elviria. A real gem of a property set in a tranquil residential community, but still within a two minute drive to the shopping centre and beach areas. This is a "must view" house. Ref: R866753

499,000 Euros. Just a few minutes’ drive from Marbella, surrounded by Santa Clara Golf Course and set in an elevated position this 8 year old villa has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with extra rooms for leisure, office or further bedrooms. Ref: R1936227

A Study will be underway to see the possibility of extending the Railway line from Fuengirola to Marbella.

645,000 Euros. Large 5 bed, 4 bath family house with very private garden. Walking distance to commercial center with all sorts of facilities. The house has a very good size living room connected to a glazed covered terrace used as winter garden overlooking the mature garden and pool. Ref: R1932324

160,000 Euros. 2 bed, 2 bath duplex situated 10 minutes walk to Puerto Banus. Large terrace which has sun most of the day. Ref: R1925900

165,000 Euros. Ideally situated 2 bed, 2 bath apartment, very close to the Estepona Marina and all types of amenities. Gated community offering two community pools and well maintained garden areas. Ref: R691064

325,000 Euros. Large well presented 4 bed, 3 bath townhouse in Nueva Andalucia, walking distance to Puerto Banus and the Beach. Situated near Las Brisas Golf Course. Ref: R1934358

167,000 Euros. Absolute bargain at El Presidente, Estepona. Fantastic 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with large private garden, set in a beautiful urbanization near the beach, heated pool, tennis and paddle courts. Enjoying a very living room with fireplace. Ref: R896160

130,000 Euros. Located in a frontline golf development in Calanova, this 2 bed, 2 bath apartment offers wonderful views to the golf course and the Mediterranean coast. Ref: R880995

195,000 Euros. Reduced from €285,000. 3 bed penthouse with roof terrace. Very spacious, light and bright apartment with 24hr Gated Security. Ref: R200161

320,000 Euros. This is a rare and very hard to find 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse lying beachfront in the ever popular Marbesa. Rooftop solarium giving privacy and great sea views. Ref: R853736

Real Bargain Villa in El Faro 6 Beds, 4 Baths NOW ONLY 255.000€.  A charming and welcoming 2 storey detached villa with a separate 3 bedroom flat, situated in a very popular area and just a short walk to the beach and supermarket, private garden, communal pool. Ref: R1926254

96,000 Euros. Excellent bargain! Well presented 2 bed, 2 bath apartment next to Mijas Golf, five minutes away from Fuengirola city center. Set in a nice community with 2 pool areas and 2 paddle tennis courts. Ref: R469381

395,000 Euros. Walking distance to Puerto Banus and with direct access on to the beach! Elevated 3 bed, 2 bath ground floor apartment is located in the ever popular Playa Rocio development, a luxury gated vicinity right on the sea front, next to the exclusive world famous yacht marina of Puerto Banus. 24h security. West facing terrace with views over the gardens. Ref: R633114