Nerja’s legendary Balcón de Europa is about to get even better 
Ask for directions anywhere in the picturesque coastal resort of Nerja – which is situated about 70 kilometres, or a 50-minute drive away, from Málaga Airport – and the “Balcón de Europa” is very likely to be mentioned. There’s a good reason for that; the “Balcony of Europe” is...
14 million overnight stays in 2024’s first half is a new record for the Costa del Sol and Málaga regions
If you have been considering arranging a spot of sightseeing in Andalucia this year, it is clear from the statistics that you will hardly be alone. Indeed, it has been confirmed that across the Costa del Sol and Málaga province, there were some 14 million overnight stays during the...
The 2024 Málaga Fair is fast-approaching – but what is it?
From 17th until 24th August, a very special event is set to take place in Málaga – the Feria de Málaga, or “Málaga Fair”, which is held in the Andalucian city every year during this month. The always-popular street fair is set to once again be an extravaganza of...
Great news: the Centre Pompidou Málaga will be with us for another decade!
If you’re an enthusiast of modern art, or even if you just tend to pop into contemporary art galleries from time to time on your trips around the world, the chances are that you will be familiar with Paris’s iconic Centre Pompidou. What you might not know so well,...
How good is Marbella as a golfing destination?
For generations, Marbella has been a favourite location among sun worshippers flocking to southern Spain. But this legendary part of the Costa del Sol isn’t only about catching rays on the beach, or even soaking up a glamorous nightlife – it is also a must-visit for those who love...
La Araña — Andalucía’s longest climbing wall — opens to the public
There will be a lot for you to clap your eyes on when you go sightseeing in Andalucía. This part of Peninsular Spain is resplendent in awe-inspiring scenery — from sandy beaches to lush green countryside, not to mention mountainous terrain. Speaking of such terrain, if you have been...
Aqualand Torremolinos is getting a massive 40th-anniversary renovation!
The Costa del Sol’s biggest waterpark, Aqualand Torremolinos has established its reputation as the stuff of legend over the decades, since the facilities were inaugurated in 1984. Indeed, the water park was only Europe’s second attraction of its type at the time. Times change, though, and the management team...
The Costa del Sol’s ‘Treasure Cave’ reaches its 50th anniversary as a tourism landmark
Where can you find buried treasure? According to legend, one can do so in La Cueva del Tesoro — one of the world’s only known “marine caves” (caves formed by water). It is currently accessible above sea level and is home to prehistoric cave paintings, with fresh water running...
ILUNION flings open the doors to its new Miramar hotel in Fuengirola
Are you planning a Costa del Sol holiday? If so, you might have given some thought to devoting some or all of your trip to the city of Fuengirola – and if you do, we can confidently say you won’t be disappointed. This coastal city has been developed as...
Competition to find the Costa del Sol’s best cooked sardines names two winners
Where can you expect to find the best sardines cooked on skewers on the Costa del Sol? The seventh Ruta del Espeto competition attempted to find out — and at a ceremony held at El Balneario de Los Baños del Carmen, two “espeteros” were declared the winners. The term...