Category: Costa del Sol

The Starlite Occident festival, held from 14 June to 31 August in Marbella, closed its 2024 edition with more than 350,000 attendees from 96 countries. Over 600 hours of live music were performed across 300 concerts at the iconic Nagüeles quarry, solidifying the festival’s reputation as a leading international event. A PWC study revealed the

Renfe has launched a new direct AVE high-speed train service between Malaga and Barcelona, cutting travel time to just under six hours. Starting 16 September, the train departs daily from Malaga (except Saturdays) at 5:57pm, with stops in Cordoba, Madrid, Zaragoza, and arrives in Barcelona at 11:55pm. The return service leaves Barcelona at 5:50am, reaching

The American actor was the centre of attention at the annual charity gala, which raised money for the Starlite Foundation. The Starlite Gala once again lit up the Nagüeles quarry in Marbella, where stars gathered for a night of solidarity and philanthropy. This annual event, now in its 15th year, raised funds to support the

Marbella, set along the sun-drenched Costa del Sol, continues to captivate with its luxury living and investment opportunities. As 2024 progresses, Marbella’s real estate market showcases resilience, innovation, and exceptional potential. One of Marbella’s key strengths lies in its diverse property offerings, ranging from sleek modern apartments to grand villas, appealing to both holiday home

The Costa del Sol is experiencing an extraordinary surge in tourism, with projections suggesting over 10.4 million stays by August. This trend is evident at Malaga Airport, where the steady influx of tourists, along with the bustling atmosphere in hotels, restaurants, and beach bars, highlights the region’s growing popularity. A Strong Start to the Summer

The three most expensive places are on Ibiza and average costs rose the most in Malaga, the Balearic Islands and Alicante. Housing in coastal areas – considering first and second homes – rose by 5.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, to €1,740/m2, compared to an average increase of 3.3% in house prices in

La Bajadilla marina would have the capacity for more than 1,200 vessels, including cruise ships and megayachts, and potentially create 3,000 jobs. Conceived more than a decade ago as one of Marbella’s most important projects, the expansion of the port at La Bajadilla has been stalled for years. Now, the Junta de Andalucía is resuming

Pending approval from FIFA, the stadium, which now must undergo renovations to increase its capacity to 45,000, will host group stage matches. It’s now official. La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga has been selected as one of the venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The Spanish Football

The average price per square metre reaches 2,327.40 euros after climbing by 8% over the past year and 60% since 2013. Demand for housing is not slacking off in Malaga and prices are already close to the maximum they reached in 2008, that is, the level prior to the bursting of the real estate bubble,