It used to be that the Costa del Sol, while popular, was not exactly, erm, sophisticated. As a holiday destination it was more famous for its lobster-red British tourists and the availability of Watney's Red Barrel than it was for its upmarket lifestyle and stylish shops and hotels. But these days the Costa - and the people - are different (well, most of them). Take Roger. He bought a modest holiday home in Marbella 20 years ago and has seen many changes on the Costa del Sol. His conclusion is that although there has been tremendous growth, the place is better than ever. As a result he is spending more time here and is now considering buying a bigger house.
The first thing ...