Category: Costa del Sol
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Dreambeach Festival Moves to Costa del Sol with New Venue in Vélez-Málaga
One of Spain’s most important electronic music festivals is heading to the Costa del Sol for the first time. Dreambeach Festival, a major name on the national and international EDM circuit, will relocate from Almería to Vélez-Málaga, where it will take place on 31 July and 1 August at the town’s fairground, next to the
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Mijas to Build Multi-Million Euro Sports Complex with Olympic Pool in Las Lagunas
The town of Mijas has announced plans for a major new sports and leisure complex in the Dos Elías area of Las Lagunas, set to become one of the municipality’s most ambitious public infrastructure projects. The development will occupy two municipal plots totalling more than 11,300 square metres, located between Calle Vicente Aleixandre and Camino
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Spain’s Tourism Nears Historic High as Visitor Numbers and Spending Rise in 2025
Spain’s tourism sector continues to show strong momentum, reaching 91.5 million international visitors by November 2025 — the highest figure ever recorded for this period, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). With 5.8 million arrivals in November alone, tourist numbers grew by 3.4% year-on-year, putting the country within reach of the
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Crowds, Sunshine and Christmas Spirit Mark Málaga’s First Big Festive Weekend
Málaga kicked off its first major Christmas weekend with unseasonably warm weather, bustling streets and record visitor numbers. Temperatures exceeded 20ºC on 6 December, drawing thousands to the city’s promenade, Christmas markets and shopping streets. Both Málaga Airport and María Zambrano station saw a steady flow of arrivals as the long weekend began. Visitors from
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Málaga Steps Into the Spotlight: Competes Against Eight European Cities to Host New EU Customs Authority
Málaga is officially in the race to host the headquarters of the future European Customs Authority (EUCA), competing against eight other major European cities for what is expected to become one of the EU’s most technologically strategic institutions. Mayor Francisco de la Torre is in Brussels this Wednesday to present the city’s proposal, accompanied by
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Marbella Revives Major 96-Million-Euro Residential and Luxury Hotel Project After 30 Years
Marbella continues to demonstrate its strong appeal for national and international investment, with the revival of a major urban development project valued at 96.2 million euros. The initiative includes the construction of 232 residential homes and a luxury hotel operated by a major international brand, and will be developed in the sought-after La Meridiana area.
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New 144m Hotel Tower to Transform Malaga Port
The long-awaited design of Malaga’s future port tower hotel has finally been unveiled. Created by the internationally acclaimed studio of British architect David Chipperfield, the 144-metre luxury skyscraper will feature nearly 400 suite-style rooms and a dramatic rooftop garden terrace—set to become one of the most iconic structures on the Costa del Sol. The images,
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Ac Marriott Adds Iconic las Dunas Grand Luxury Hotel To Its Costa del Sol Portfolio
The AC Marriott hotel chain is expanding its presence on the Costa del Sol, taking over the management of the five-star Las Dunas Grand Luxury Hotel in Estepona. The agreement, signed with real estate firm Tartales, secures Marriott’s management of the property under its prestigious Autograph Collection brand for the next 20 years. Before reopening
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Malaga TechPark Launches First ‘Flexible Living’ Complex with Studio Flats from €1,000 a Month
The first flexible accommodation development at Málaga TechPark has officially opened, offering a new housing solution for the more than 700 companies and 25,000 workers based at the Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía on the outskirts of the city. The project, called Blink Málaga TechPark, has been developed by Grupo Lar and the Impacto Andalucía fund.
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Luxury Apartments in Malaga’s New ‘Golden Mile’ Tower Reach Nearly €5 Million
Malaga, 26 September 2025 – Malaga’s west coast is consolidating its reputation as the city’s new “golden mile” with the completion of the Torre del Río development, three 21-storey towers that set a new standard for luxury living on the Costa del Sol. The latest building to be delivered is Vision, developed by Metrovacesa in