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Coastal holidays in Marbella, Spain provide more fun in the sun for those who love beach and water activities. Marbella offers more diverse activities than similar resort towns in the region, giving travelers a wealth of choices on how to spend their dream vacation. Whether you prefer sunning at the beach, brushing up on your Spanish language skills, exploring the reach cultural heritage of Spain or getting out of town for some country sightseeing, Marbella is the perfect base for all your holiday adventures.

The beach at Puerto Banus is one of the most popular spots for working on your tan, due to its high quality facilities. The permanent lifeguards on duty also make it a great family beach for swimming. This sandy oasis is located just to the southwest of town, and there are quite a few good places to eat nearby along with many boutiques where you can purchase souvenirs.

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Many people go on coastal holidays to enjoy a variety of ocean sports, but no matter how comfortable you may feel in the ocean it's important to keep safety in mind at all times. Statistics from New South Wales, Australia show that most coastal drownings occur on weekends at the beach, and it is an especially serious threat for those who visit on day trips and for weekends and holidays.

Local authorities are encouraging kids and families to sign up for programs like Surf Club which teach them ocean rescue and life saving skills. Kids who sign up for the Thirroul Surf Club get to enjoy playing at the beach while they also learn about how to stay safe in the water, how to recognize and avoid rip tides, and how to boogie board, surf and catch waves.

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Whangamata, New Zealand is an ideal destination for coastal holidays. It is especially popular with the surfer crowd, but the beach town has plenty of other charms as well. Whangamata is located just a two hour drive from Auckland traveling over the Hauraki plains and the Kopu bridge.

A new bridge is currently under construction to replace the old single lane bridge, in order to accommodate the increased traffic on this route which winds up over Coromandel divide and down to Whangamata. This small town of just 4000 sees its population jump more than 10 fold during the summer high season and it's easy to see why. The beaches here offer some of the best surfing in the country. For fun, treats and eats in town, locals recommend Cafe Rossini which is one of several village cafes lining the main street.

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