British aristocrat is the ‘face’ of Puerto Banús’ birthday celebrations. The Puerto Banús management company has selected Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Princess Diana, to be the ‘face’ of the famous marina during its 50th birthday celebrations. It is hoped the young aristocrat, daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife, will attract a younger …
Travel and Passports. A lot of people are concerned about the impact that Brexit will have on travel within the EU and to the UK. Until the end of 2020, travel plans remain unaffected, but as 2021 begins, what might the situation look like for British residents living in Spain? Charmaine Arbouin, British consul to …
The spectacular Carnival of Cádiz. The spectacular Carnival of Cádiz takes place this year from 20th February until 1st March. There are a number of other colourful carnivals around Spain, but perhaps none is as famous on the mainland as the one held in the beautiful city of Cádiz, which is awash with history.The first …
Why Marbella attracts an array of international football stars. Marbella is famously known as Spain’s southern sea resort where numerous international jet setters relocate for its wonderful climate, first-class facilities and myriad of leisure options. The Costa del Sol attracts a wide range of people, ranging from golfers, yachtsmen and retirees to families and businesspeople …
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Marbella tourism soars. Representatives from the Costa del Sol attended Fitur, the annual international tourism fair held in Madrid. Andalucía had the largest stand at the three-day event, – 5,300m2 to be precise—and arrived armed with statistics that show why Spain’s largest region is also the most popular with visitors. Fitur is one of the …
How might the GBP/EUR rate affect UK property purchasers in Spain?. If you are purchasing property in Spain and looking to convert your hard-earned GBP into Euros, you will no doubt be keeping a watchful eye on current politics and how the resultant exchange rate fluctuations are likely to affect your purchase. UK politics has …
Michelin magic in Málaga. It’s no secret that the province of Málaga, and in particular luxury Marbella, is home to some of the most outstanding gastronomy in Spain. So it’s unsurprising that the province continues to notch up Michelin stars, this year bagging two stars twice in the 2020 Michelin Guide Awards:Ronda’s Benito Gómez’s Bardal, …
Dani García’s `Last Supper´ at Marbella’s Puente Romano . Celebrated Marbella chef, Dani Garcia, will close his three-star Michelin restaurant this month with a very special closing dinner event that bids farewell to his twenty years of haute-cuisine. The Puente Romano Hotel’s hugely popular restaurant that takes the chef’s name reached a pinnacle by receiving …
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Brexit leads to rising number of British residents on the Costa del Sol. What was intended as a break with Europe has in recent times lead to a growth in the number of British residents living in areas such as the Costa del Sol. The financial crisis and the Brexit referendum were two events that …
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Diamonds for Christmas in Marbella. Marbella is known for its glamour, visiting celebrities and jet set lifestyle, and this Christmas it is taking the idea of ‘luxury’ to another level with a festive tree dressed in diamonds valued at 11,1 million euros. On 30th November at 18:00hrs, this extravagant five-metre tall tree will be unveiled …