What does the cryptic crossword clue "Damage observed on a Spanish holiday area (5)" mean?

The definition is "Damage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COST (synonym="”Damage”") + A (synonym="directly from surface") = COSTA The answer is COSTA.

Damage observed on a Spanish holiday area (5)

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