The Ikos Andalusia, in Estepona, is set to be completed in the next 15 months following a €150 million investment. Built on the site of the former Princess Hotel, it is the Greek chain Ikos’s first venture into Spain and will comprise 11 swimming pools, an indoor swimming pool, theatre, top-level sports facilities and spa. […]
With a 4.5% GDP growth rate in 2018, Malaga continues to lead economic development in Andalucia. Seville with 24.2% of the total GDP in the region & Malaga with 20.6%, represent almost half of the economic activity in Andalucia, as reported by “Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía.” The Malaga Mayor recently presented a […]
Work is being carried out to adapt the old Plaza de Toros and create a multi-purpose arena suitable for cultural and sporting events. The old bullring at Puerto Banús, which has been closed since 2010, is undergoing extensive works to convert it into the multi-purpose Marbella Arena, a venue for cultural and sporting events. The […]
Easter is the most beautiful and heartwarming time of the year. What about you also enjoy some warm weather this year? If you’re thinking of a getaway, with your partner or with your family, we would highly recommend Marbella as an exciting destination. Marbella is fun all year around, but historically Semana Santa has always […]
Marbella has been announced as one of the 10 best European fishing destinations, according to FishingBooker. FishingBooker, a website for booking fishing charters, created the list based on a number of factors such as user reviews, variety of species, and overall experience at the destination. Every year, millions of people head to the Costa del […]
The huge Intu commercial and leisure park planned for Torremolinos will soon begin construction, it has been announced. After years of delays and setbacks, British developer Intu revealed on Friday that the first batch of contracts had been awarded to builders Dragados and Sando, which collectively form the Temporary Union of Companies (UTE). The €160 […]
Qatar Airways, Ryanair and Jet2.com have all announced new routes from the Costa del Sol. Qatar Airways has said that it will operates its direct flight between Malaga and Doha again this summer. Five flights a week have been scheduled, one more than last year, and the airline will use a bigger aircraft with a […]
Gulf Air, which flies from its hub in Bahrain, has announced that it will operate into Malaga from 14 June to 15 September. Connections from the Costa del Sol to the Middle East are set to get even better this summer. Gulf Air, which flies from its hub in Bahrain, has announced that it will […]
Malaga city is competing against Rome, Berlin, Lisbon and others to be crowned Europe’s best destination for this year. The Costa del Sol city is one of 20 taking part in the European Best Destinations (EBD) competition for this year. It is organised by a group of the same name. EBD chose Malaga City for […]
The old bull ring in Puerto Banús, which closed its doors in 2010, will be reopening in May 2019 as the Marbella Arena, an auditorium for cultural events surrounded by terraces, bars and restaurants. The project, announced on Wednesday, is being handled by Grupo Teatro Goya who are investing 30 million euros in the renovation […]