Costa del Sol and eating snacks, is an important social activity for Spaniards. Some bars will serve a "tapa" for free when one orders a drink. "Churros", fried-dough pastries served hot and dipped in café con leche or hot chocolate are a typical breakfast food. "Chiringuitos", small, open-air beachside restaurants, offer respite from the summer heat of the cities in the high holiday season. Costa del Sol The Costa del Sol (; literally, "Coast of the Sun" or "Sun Coast") is a region in the south of Spain, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coastal towns and communities along the coastline
Mesa del Sol homes will range from in size and will cost between $100,000 and $300,000. In September 2015, a state audit showed a default judgement against approximately 2,700 acres of the undeveloped community and the land was placed in receivership. In December 2017, with approximately 250 homes having been built, the Mesa Del Sol owners appealed to Albuquerque's Environment Planning Commission for changes to the master plan that might encourage more home building. Architect and New Mexico native Antoine Predock designed the Aperture Center building which opened in late 2008 as the centerpiece of Mesa del Sol. It is a LEED-certified environmentally