The birthplace of none other than Pablo Picasso, Malaga is often referred to as the capital of the Costa del Sol. Indeed, the town's mix of sandy beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year attracts tourists and house hunters from the UK, Europe and around the world. And little wonder: with 3,000 years of history and the kind of year-round climate that’s the envy of everywhere, there’s always a good reason to visit Malaga. Over 10 million airline passengers each year pass through Malaga’s major international airport. From an investor’s perspective, the overall picture in Spain wasn't the most reassuring during the 2008 recession, but tourist hotspots such as Malaga and the surrounding areas have serious potential for buy-to-let investors looking to make the most of the annual traveller influx. Long-term rent yields are nothing to get excited about – short-term lets on the other hand can be a different story entirely!