I recently launched a new personal site, aroundcostadelsol.com, and it feels great to finally share it. This has been one of those ideas that stayed with me for years, quietly moving around in my head while I worked on client projects, platform work, and product builds. It started as a simple thought: create a place that captures practical, real-world experiences around the Costa del Sol.

The reason this project matters to me is personal. Some of my favorite time is spent exploring attractions on the Costa del Sol with my wife and kids, from familiar spots we return to every year to new places we discover on weekends. Those days out are not just leisure for us, they are part of how we stay connected as a family and make the most of living in this region.

As someone who loves building things online, this project also scratched a long-standing technical and creative itch. I enjoy turning an idea into something people can actually use, and this site gave me the chance to do that in a way that reflects my own interests outside of work. It is focused, useful, and built with the same standards I apply to professional projects.

For years, I kept saying I would get to it when things slowed down. Like many personal projects, it sat in the backlog while other priorities took over. This time, I decided to stop waiting for perfect timing and just build it incrementally. That decision made all the difference, and progress came quickly once I committed to steady weekly work.

“Around the Costa del Sol has been a pet project of mine for years. I wanted to build something useful for families like ours, based on real visits with my wife and kids, and I am proud to finally launch it.” - Oisín Mac Giolla Chuda

I am excited about where the site can go next. The launch is only the first step, and I will keep improving it over time with better guides, clearer recommendations, and practical updates from our own family trips. If you are curious about great attractions in the area, I hope it helps you plan memorable days out.