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 …
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 …
What do Malaga and Gothenburg have in common?. Magnificent museums and art galleries, chic shops, bars and restaurants, incredible architecture and top-notch port facilities: Málaga and Gothenburg have so much in common. Their joint selection this year as capitals for European Capital of Intelligent Tourism for 2020 therefore comes as no surprise. Sharing with Gothenburg, …
There are few things as quintessentially Andalusian as the feria. For locals, expats and tourists alike, it offers a taste of Spain’s vibrant culture and history, often seen while enjoying a sip or two of sherry. Benahavís’ own version begins on Friday August 14th and finishes on the 17th, with the festivities reaching their peak …
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According to new report more tourists than ever are ditching hotels and seeking holiday rental homes in Spanish regions, particularly in Marbella. The Tourist Expenditure Survey (EGATUR) reported new statistics that show a clear shift from hotel accommodation to self-catering. Holiday rentals with tourists spending just over €12 million is an increase of 8.8 percent …
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The natural assumption that Marbella would top the list of the most expensive Spanish cities to live in has been proven wrong due to a recent study by US magazine Forbes. Marbella, one of Spain’s biggest provincial capitals and tourist destinations, did not even make it onto the list. Forbes researchers have produced the list …
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Increasing demand from tourism has enabled Marbella to open for business on Sundays and certain public holidays. The current law restricts businesses across Spain from opening their doors on national days of rest. However Marbella has now been added to the list of cities in Spain that can open for business along with; San Sebastian, …
With summer truly upon us now, all we want is to cool down and relax – but with the children on school holidays, days of calm and tranquillity are a world away. To keep kids entertained over the coming months there are plenty of fun activities and events on up and down the Costa del Sol, from concerts and festivals to zoos and water parks. In this blog we take a look at some of the best water options where the kids can tear around and go wild whilst you bask in the water and keep cool – which seems like the best possible compromise for all the family.
After successive years of setting new records for tourism, the Costa del Sol had a new high to celebrate this Easter. January 2014 had already produced a new all-time peak of visitors for what is normally quite a slow month, but the year continued as it had started, with hotels, property rentals, restaurants, cafés, shops, entertainment parks and other venues recording the kind of business they haven’t seen for a while.
Marbella has been named as one of the tourist favourites amongst other Spanish destinations including Malaga, Barcelona and Madrid.