It certainly is and is part of Malaga province in the south of the country.

This report, from just a few days ago, may be of interest -

http://www.surinenglish.com/20121204/new...

Them most well known "Costa del Sol" is certainly in southern Spain. But there is more "Costa del Sols" on the earth; some examples: A condominium complex in Singapore and a resort i Florida as well.

But for most of us Costa del Sol means the coastline in southern Spain that stretch from Manilva in the west to Nerja in the east.[

Yes, the Costa del Sol means coast of the sun. This phrase has come to mean the many beaches and towns along the southern border of Spain.

Yes it is and it is a very popular destination for travelers from Northern Europe

I have heard yes