Category: Costa del Sol

Marbella has reached a new milestone in its tourism sector, recording its highest ever level of hotel employment for the month of February. A total of 2,990 people were employed in local hotels, marking a 7.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to Spain’s National Statistics Institute, the data also reflects

Mijas town hall has formalised a €1.3 million contract to ensure the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Gran Parque de Mijas, one of the largest urban parks in Andalucía. The agreement, awarded to CLECE, will remain in force until 2028, with the option to extend it twice, potentially running through to 2030. The contract

Málaga has once again confirmed its status as one of the world’s most important Easter destinations, as Holy Week 2026 unfolds with record-breaking attendance, powerful emotion and exceptional organisation. Blending centuries-old tradition with a vibrant modern atmosphere, this year’s celebrations have reached an extraordinary level of intensity. From incense-filled streets in the early afternoon

Málaga city council approved seven new tourist rental complexes in December 2025, reflecting continued activity in the holiday accommodation sector as the city prepares stricter regulations. The approved projects include both new construction and the conversion of existing buildings. One of the most significant is a 27-apartment development on Calle Victoria. Other authorised projects are

Marbella has been selected as a flagship “pilot destination” in a new Spanish government initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s luxury retail and shopping tourism sector. The project, led by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through its innovation agency Segittur and supported by European Union funding, will use Marbella as a benchmark to develop

Benalmádena is preparing for a major transformation of its seafront as the Senda Litoral coastal path extends into the town through two landmark projects designed to enhance accessibility and showcase its dramatic coastline. Work is set to begin in September in Carvajal, where a disused pathway will be upgraded into a nearly 500-metre seaside promenade.

A landmark luxury development on Marbella’s eastern edge is moving forward once again, as new administrative milestones bring the long-awaited €650 million Four Seasons resort closer to reality. Originally announced in 2018 with a symbolic foundation ceremony, the project was hailed as one of Andalucía’s most significant tourism investments. However, progress has been slowed in

Mijas town hall has announced an investment of €483,685.40 to renovate and modernise beach equipment ahead of the upcoming bathing season. The initiative has been put out to public tender and was confirmed by the councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez, as part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to improving coastal services. Due to the scale

Vélez-Málaga town hall has unanimously approved plans for the construction of 198 new homes in the town centre, following a vote during the January full council meeting held on Friday 30 January. The decision unlocks the long-delayed UE VM-13 Carretera de Arenas development, located near the La Gloria district, reactivating a project that has been

Benalmádena has received almost €6.5 million in funding from the Andalusian regional government as part of a wider strategy to strengthen and modernise tourism across the Costa del Sol. The investment includes nearly €1.5 million awarded since 2020 through the Munitur programme, along with an additional €5 million allocated via the Destination Sustainability Tourism Plan