Category: Costa del Sol

Marbella town hall has given the green light to a long-awaited expansion of La Cañada shopping centre, the largest retail complex in Malaga province. After more than a decade of urban planning disputes, the council’s ruling executive has approved a building licence that paves the way for an additional 20,000 square metres of retail space,

Hotels along the Costa del Sol are enjoying a record-breaking summer, with prices and visitor numbers rising sharply despite concerns over affordability. According to the latest Coyuntura Hotelera de Turismo Costa del Sol report by Spain’s national statistics institute (INE), average hotel room rates in Malaga province jumped by 12.2% in July, reaching €189 per

Spain is emerging as a global leader in branded residences—exclusive homes managed by luxury hotel chains that combine the privacy of ownership with five-star services. At the heart of this trend lies the Costa del Sol, which now accounts for 62% of Spain’s total supply of these properties, according to data from the forthcoming Branded

Spain’s real estate market has reached new historic peaks in 2025, with house prices surpassing their 2008 bubble-era highs — and experts say the surge is far from over. According to Raymundo Larraín Nesbitt of Larraín Nesbitt Abogados, property values will continue their upward climb in the short and medium term, fuelled not by speculative

Estepona town hall has officially put out to tender the construction of a new velodrome and accompanying sports facilities, marking a significant expansion of the town’s recreational infrastructure. The project, valued at nearly €4 million, will feature a modern velodrome with an oval cycling track and a state-of-the-art artificial grass pitch designed for rugby and

Malaga Airport continues to break records as one of Spain’s busiest and best-connected airports, now ranking fourth nationwide for the highest number of direct flight connections. With 157 destinations across 38 countries, the gateway to the Costa del Sol is surpassed only by Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca. During the current high season, which

Malaga receives top national recognition, reinforcing its reputation as a leading coastal destination Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, continues to set the standard for coastal excellence, with seven of its beaches receiving prestigious quality and sustainability awards. In addition to renewing the coveted ‘Q’ for Tourism Quality and the ‘S’ for Sustainability

Nerja’s Calahonda Beach tops list of Europe’s 14 most original coastal gems The Costa del Sol continues to shine on the international stage, with Calahonda Beach in Nerja earning the top spot on Jetcost’s ranking of Europe’s most unique beaches. Known for its breathtaking beauty and authentic charm, Calahonda has been recognized as one of

The average price along the coast of Malaga province has risen by 14.3% in the last year — double the national average. The property market along the coast of Malaga province is outperforming the rest of Spain, driven by a combination of demand for primary residences and the increasing popularity of second homes. According to

The Costa del Sol is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a traditional tourist hotspot into one of Spain’s most dynamic and sought-after real estate markets. Long celebrated for its sunny beaches and relaxed lifestyle, the region—particularly Málaga and its surroundings—is now at the forefront of a new property era driven by international demand, economic