Malaga airport sees highest number of arrivals in its 100 years of existence in August
This August, Malaga airport registered the highest number of passengers in its 100 years of existence. According to figures released by Aena, over 2,2 million passengers passed through the coastal airport at the height of summer. The figure is 4.4% higher than the same month last year and represents a cumulative increase of 5.6% in the first 8 months of the year, with a total of 13,6 million travellers in 2019 so far - exceeding predictions ...
The Costa del Sol’s Top 5 Street Markets
The Costa del Sol is home to a variety of charming and quirky street markets. Dotted along the coast and nestled in local villages or larger touristic areas, there are several options for markets focused on a variety of offerings. Ranging from fruit and vegetable markets to fleas selling handmade Spanish ceramics and linens, to moroccan jewellery and handcrafts — there are plenty of gems to explore locally.Frequented by locals and ...
Malaga among top 15 European cities posted about on Instagram
The southern region of Andalucia has always had a particular allure with foreigners, and has grown exponentially in popularity over the last 5 years. In fact, according to a new study the Costa del Sol's city of Malaga was found to be among the most Instragrammed cities in Europe. Determined by the number of posts and hashtags associated to each city that appeared on the social media network, London topped the list, followed by Paris ...
Big win for eco-friendly developments and properties in Spain
The recent news that the so called "sun tax" is to be dropped is excellent news to anyone looking to invest in a holiday home or permanent residence here in Spain and at the same time do their part in looking after our environment. This new ruling means that there will be no taxes payable for the generation of surplus electricity via rooftop solar panels.Since 1992 rooftop photovoltaic systems became available for residential use and ...
Unemployment in Spain falls to pre-crisis levels
New labour contracts drawn up over the summer in Spain have reduced the number of unemployed in Spain to 3.13 million, the lowest level in nearly a decade and 2 million below peak levels reached during the financial crisis.According to the National Institute of Statistics, 27,141 more people were offered employment in July, peak season for the tourism sector in Spain. 19.4 million workers across Spain are now paying into the Spanish ...
