Costa del Sol train line named top priority as Spain seeks to invest in its infrastructure
A new train line running from Malaga airport to Marbella and Estepona is expected to be launched within a 10 year period, as Spain’s economy continues to grow and more capital is being freed up to invest in its infrastructure.According to recent discussions between Madrid and the Andalucian government, the highly anticipated Costa del Sol Malaga to Estepona railway line has been named one of the highest priorities.With an estimated cost of ...
Costa del Sol Hospital wins award for best in Spain
The Spanish government has granted Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital an award for best in the country.Recognised for its premium service, the 400-bed public health centre won the award in the 'Best Hospital' category out of 135 other hospitals across Spain. Andalusian Health Minister Marina Álvarez applauded the health professionals who run and work at the hospital for their work and service to the local community, saying "These staff ...
Christmas arrives on November 24th when the lights go on in Malaga's Calle Larios
With year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, seasonal changes on the Costa del Sol are more marked by a change in routine and custom rather than foliage that shift in colour and snowstorms.Christmas on the Costa del Sol is one of the warmest in all of Europe. With average temperatures of 18°C , the month of December is generally characterised by bright, crisp skies and sunshine. White, snowy landscapes are replaced by beach promenades ...
Costa del Sol's Finca Cortesin Ranked Among World’s Top 50 Hotels
Prestigious UK magazine, Conde Nast Traveler has rated Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa as one of the top 50 hotels in the world.Gaining second place in all of Spain's hotels, Finca Cortesin has long enjoyed an elite reputation among locals and visitors to the region and was given 43rd place by more than 300,000 travellers who took part in the 30th annual Conde Naste Traveler 'Readers' Choice Awards'. The survey drew millions of ratings ...
Malaga airport expected to receive a record-breaking 19 million visitors in 2017
Over 2 million visitors arrived in Malaga airport in July of this year, up by 11.2% to the month before. The nation's fourth largest airport received close to 16.7 million passengers last year, a rise of nearly 16% compared to 2016 and 7.2% of the total visitors to the country that year, only behind Madrid, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.This year, visitor figures to the southern Spanish coastline is expected to hit a record-breaking 19 ...