"Costa del Crime" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Blend of Costa del Sol + crime. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Costa del Sol|crime}} Blend of Costa del Sol + crime Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Costa del Crime}} Costa del Crime
  1. (UK, informal) Spain, especially the Costa del Sol and other coastal resorts, as a place where British criminals escape to. Tags: UK, informal
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