INTERNATIONAL tourism is on the rise in Malaga with an 8 per cent rise in the number of Europeans choosing the Costa del Sol as their favourite summer destination. So far this year 2.3 million Europeans have passed through the arrival gates of Malaga airport. There has been an even bigger increase in the number […]
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Tourism on the rise in Malaga province
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€500 million in six months
THE growth of the tourism industry in Malaga is leading the local economy and has generated more than €500 million in the last six months. Malaga council is hoping to reach the milestone of a million visitors this year. “Thanks to an increase in the number of tourists and the overnight stays in hotels the […]
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Carnivals, culture and cuisine in atmospheric Malaga…
With the Feria in full swing, Maggie Armstrong visits Malaga and is swept away by the party atmosphere, the culture and the cuisine of this Spanish city. I’ve seen these women before – in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian, and in Pedro Almodovar films. They have the copper-blonde hair, the baked skin, the thick gold earrings […]
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Turkish Airlines announces increased flights to Malaga at Andalusia roadshow in Qatar
Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline*, held a regional road show for travel agents in Qatar with The Andalusia Tourist Board and Malaga-Costa del Sol, announcing increasing flights to Malaga in response to Andalusia’s growing appeal as a holiday destination for tourists from Qatar and the wider Gulf. The event, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel […]
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Russian museum to open €5m branch in Spain
Gold icons and expressionist paintings from one of Russia’s top art museums will go on permanent show in an old tobacco factory in the Spanish city of Malaga, officials said on Wednesday. The southern Spanish city of Malaga, home to thousands of Russian expats, has signed an agreement to host the first overseas branch of […]
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The Return of UK Buyers
International property markets are seeing a mass return of British buyers, according to specialist foreign mortgage provider Conti. Spain is seeing the most marked return, with almost six out of ten British overseas property buyers turning their attention to the country, writes Property Secrets The resurgence is perhaps the more notable for coming at the […]
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More passengers for Malaga Airport
The number of passengers at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport increased by 13%, compared to April last year. According to Spanish Airport Authority (Aena), the airport was used by 1.2 million passengers in April this year. It showed the second best improvement in the whole of Spain, beaten only by the Canary Islands, with a rise […]
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5.6 million Malaga tourists expected
Some 5.6 million visitors are expected on the Costa del Sol this summer, according to the President of the Tourism Board, Elias Bendodo. Eight per cent more tourists are expected between June and September this year compared to 2013, while overnight stays are expected to increase by 9%. Bendodo said that more tourists are expected […]
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Easter week in Spain
Easter week in Spain is one of the country’s most significant fiestas. Processions take over the country bringing colour and music to the streets. As well as the processions, the Easter treats are well worth looking out for, like traditional sweets such as torrijas (sliced bread soaked in milk, sugar and egg and then fried […]
