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...
The Costa del Sol sees a record eight million overnight stays in early 2024
Have you been considering embarking on a trip to the Costa del Sol? The “Coast of the Sun” has long been popular among holidaymakers, but this seems to have become even truer a statement recently, as shown by a new, eye-opening statistic. Of course, this southern Spanish area is...
British chain Travelodge expands in Spain with new hotel near Málaga Airport
The Oxfordshire-based company Travelodge operates more than 600 hotels across the United Kingdom and Ireland. It has gone on to expand its portfolio recently by acquiring five further hotels — including a site in the Costa del Sol tourism hotspot of Málaga. All five of these new Travelodge hotels...
There might never be a better summer to visit the Costa del Sol’s leisure parks!
The Costa del Sol has long been iconic as a holiday destination — but contrary to what you may think, there is a lot more to this southern Spanish region than sun, sea, and sand. After all, there is also an impressive string of leisure parks dotted along the...
Fuengirola seafood eatery declared the best casual restaurant in Europe
The dining establishments of the Costa del Sol are well-accustomed to achieving high rankings in restaurant guides. However, even by those standards, such businesses’ showings in a recent highly respected league table have been impressive. We are, of course, referring to the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) guide, which began...