5 mistakes that tourists frequently make when they visit the Costa del Sol
Ah, the “Sun Coast”; one of the most in-demand tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason. Whether your “thing” is seemingly never-ending sun, picturesque scenery, cultural diversity, an abundance of leisure and sporting activities, or something else entirely, the Costa del Sol has it, and then a...
Another excellent reason to book a trip to Andalucia: a record number of Blue Flag beaches, marinas and boats
Such are the strengths of the Spanish region of Andalucia as a magnet for tourists – including its reliably warm, Mediterranean climate, as well as its picturesque scenery and fascinating cultural heritage and diversity – you might not imagine that many would-be visitors would require even more reason to...
5 dishes to give a go when you are next in Marbella
Marbella is known to be a magnificent city in Andalucía’s Málaga province. With its attractions ranging from sandy beaches to a vibrant nightlife, it’s not surprising that the city bustles with tourists and locals alike. However, if you do find yourself in this beautiful city, you shouldn’t overlook a...
5 reasons for visitors to head to the often-overlooked Nueva Andalucia
The Costa del Sol area of Spain is not exactly short of legendary locations, the kinds of places that seem powerfully evocative even by the mere mentions of their names: Marbella, Fuengirola, Sotogrande, Puerto Banús… …but does Nueva Andalucia also belong in that “roll call”? Here at Simply Shuttles,...
3 must-not-miss Costa del Sol music festivals during the summer of 2023
Southern Spain’s “Sun Coast” – or the Costa del Sol, as you may better know the region – is acclaimed for a wide range of things, including sun, sea, sand, excellent leisure and sporting amenities, and fine dining. In fact, we could cite quite a lot of things, before...
Puerto de la Duquesa: one of the most underrated corners of the Costa del Sol
Not all parts of the Costa del Sol are those that the average person who has never visited southern Spain will be able to instantly recall: think the likes of Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, and so on. Indeed, many of us are so used to the notion of the Costa...
What things might you get up to in ‘quiet and traditional’ San Pedro de Alcántara?
So many of us are so accustomed to the notion of the Costa del Sol as the archetypal region for tourists to soak up the sun, that we might almost forget there is another side to this acclaimed region: the one that evokes a more ‘olde-worlde’, unspoilt, and traditional...
5 of the less ‘conventional’ attractions you can find on the Costa del Sol
What is the Costa del Sol “about” as far as you’re concerned? Ask a lot of people, and the answer might seem obvious: sun, sea, sangria… But this coastal region of southern Spain isn’t merely a place to set up your sun lounger and feel grains of sand between...
What makes visiting a winery in or around Ronda such a distinctive experience?
When it comes to spots within Andalucia that are practically guaranteed to take the breath away, there are few locations quite like Ronda. With its dramatic cliffside scenery and the iconic three bridges above the Tajo canyon – namely the Puente Romano, Puente Viejo, and Puente Nuevo – this...
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport’s footfall surpassed pre-pandemic levels in January 2023
Málaga Airport on the Costa del Sol has flown into 2023 with elevated passenger numbers. The rate of passengers passing through the airport has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, reporting over 1.1 million passengers in January alone. How does that compare to previous years? As revealed by...