Expenditure by international tourists in Spain sets a historic record in May
A 11.8% increase, reaching 5,890 million euros. This is the best historical data for May and the largest annual increase ever recorded that month. The total expenditure by international tourists on their trips to Spain between January and May set a new record by...
Caribbean with the family, a great adventure
Family travel is an exciting adventure for adults and children that creates lasting memories. Traveling to the Mexican Caribbean with kids is a unique experience where the soft white sands become playgrounds for building castles, crystal sea is full of colorful fish,...
A Walk on the Beach! Walking the Costa del Sol
With nearly 20km of sandy coastline stretching between the coastal towns of San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, the area known as the New Golden Mile is one of the most popular residential areas around Marbella.
Beachfront New Golden Mile – Property Rentals and Sales
With nearly 20km of sandy coastline stretching between the coastal towns of San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, the area known as the New Golden Mile is one of the most popular residential areas around Marbella.
Beachside San Pedro
San Pedro de Alcantara has long been known as one the few towns on the Costa del Sol that still retained Spanish, small town feel. Pleasingly, after several major projects that has seen the towns popularity surge, it still has retained that feel.
Ready for Summer?!
For those of us lucky to live here in Marbella, we’ve been ready for Summer for a while.
However for those of you reading this from more Northerly and wintry climes you’re hopefully happily planning your summer holidays!
Marbella’s population swells during the summer months, with people from all over the world spending their hard earned holidays on it’s golden beaches and taking in the Spanish pace of life in a beachside café.
G Adventures passes the $200,000 Mark in Nepal Aid
G Adventures announced that it has passed the $200,000 CAD mark ($164,000 US) in its gathering of aid for Nepal earthquake victims. On April 27 the Toronto-based adventure tour operator promised to match $75,000 CAD. But when it hit the mark within 48 hours it...
70,000 million euro in hotel reservations from Priceline, Expedia and TripAdvisor
The three greats of online distribution, according to experts, are Priceline Group, Expedia and TripAdvisor. As if that were not enough, after increasing demand and market share in the first quarter, these companies have generated 80,000 million dollars, ie 71,720...
Fashion on board
Stradivarius displays fashion catwalk with Vueling to show its last tendencies. Passengers flying from Rome to Catania had no idea they were going to be so entertained. On board, 3.000 feet height, the plane was converted into a fashion catwalk. Fashion Stradivarius...
Panama, the third Latin American country most developed in tourism
According to the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015, Panama is the third most important Latin American country in relation to travel and tourism. Currently, Panama places itself at number 34, after Brazil and Mexico, in positions 28 and...
Malaga promoted in the UK with Jet2 Holidays
The British market shows a considerable increase over this year, making it clear that it is one of the best established. The representatives of the Department of Tourism of Malaga have recently been in the UK showing its tourist attractions to the main agencies of...
Malaga’s traditional craft beer
Murex beer, with its different varieties, is growing by leaps and bounds. It has only been around for two years and it is already positioned as a beer with character. It was born in 2013 with the aim of “recovering traditional flavors of authentic craft beer and...
Marrakesh, Pearl of the South
Marrakech, also known as the Pearl of the South, has been transformed over time into a luxury residence, a sublime and brilliant city which attracts thousands of people every year. Much of its tourism success is due to its Medina, declared World Heritage Site by...
Flying over Dubai via Jetpack looks like a definitive hoot
Like a pacifistic version of Iron Man and War Machine, Yves Rossy and Vince Reffet soared over Dubai wearing futuristic conveyances ripped from the pages of science fiction. There’s an amazing video (h/t Digg), which features two men who managed to tour Dubai in...
Gallery Pieters opens for Marbella’s art aficionados
On Thursday 7th May the pavement outside new art venue Gallery Pieters thronged with an international crowd of art aficianados who had come to see the first exhibition of what promises to be a stylish addition to southern Spain’s growing reputation as a centre of...
Cherry and Baloon design new lamps
Décor lovers are celebrating. Company Portobello Street has just launched its new lighting collection with two entertaining new models. Lighting is transformed into arts when it comes to Portobello Street’s new products www.portobellostreet.es Brand new presentation...
An Oasis in the Heart of the Town
Rising unexpectedly from the centre of Estepona with its stunning glass dome, is the newly opened Orquidario de Estepona, or Orchid House.
One of the largest such collections of Orchids in the world, this botanical park offer a cooling and beautiful escape from the bustling town around it.
Marbella Property Sales and Rentals on the Up!
Marbella has for several years been leading the growth in Spain in terms of Property prices and sales. Its excellent transport links to the rest of Europe, year round sunshine and relaxed lifestyle mean it was the first place to emerge from recession.
Stay Connected on Holiday!
The joys of a holiday on the Costa del Sol, lazy mornings, relaxing on the beaches, dinner on the terrace and reading by the pool. Of course these days, no people no longer just read books on holiday and whether you want to tease your friends on Facebook with lovely sunny photos keep in touch with family or simply keep up with the things you love, then a good internet connection is vital.
Duquesa – The "Other" Costa del Sol
Just an hour away from Málaga airport and 45 minutes from Gibraltar, Duquesa occupies a great location on the Costa del Sol, yet seems far removed from the bustling towns and resorts further to the east.