August is almost upon us and anyone planning to visit Spain next month may find themselves immersed in some of the most fun and wacky fiestas on earth. Most towns hold their own fiestas, and cities like Madrid have different neighbourhood fiestas each week, so there is always something exciting going on. Here’s a selection […]
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Spain gets ready for Fiesta Season !
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Tourism on the rise in Malaga province
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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First evidence that golden visa is attracting non EU buyers to Spain
US, Chinese and Russian buyers were among the most active foreign buyers in Spain in the first quarter of 2014, according to new data from the General Council of Notaries in Spain. The number of Spanish properties bought by these nationalities increased by 88.9%, 83.1% and 62.6% respectively in the first quarter compared to the […]
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Sunday opening for Marbella
Marbella has been added to the list of cities in Spain that can open businesses on Sunday and certain public holidays. The current law restricts businesses across Spain from opening their doors during these national days of rest. However, there are exceptions for certain cities and Marbella has been added to this list due to […]
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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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New Release : La Floresta Sur Phase 2
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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 […]