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...
The AP-7 motorway on the Costa del Sol is Spain’s first to comply with stringent new EU safety requirements
As trusted providers of Málaga Airport transfers to Estepona, Duquesa, Benahavís, and other key locations around southern Spain here at Simply Shuttles, we are well aware of the importance of our customers having the utmost confidence in the safety of their journey. On that front, it intrigued us to...
Exciting new Andalucian beach club, Eva Estepona, set to open in July
Estepona is already high in demand as a holiday destination due to its quaint historical scenery and convenient proximity to an abundance of classy restaurants and golf courses. However, this seaside town west of Marbella is set to become even livelier with the July opening of a new beach...
Record high number of flight routes coming into Málaga Airport this summer
The Spanish municipality of Málaga has long been considered many holidaymakers’ gateway to the Costa del Sol and the wider region of Andalucia. Indeed, Málaga Airport has been welcoming more and more flights, with airlines aiming to capitalise on the area’s growing popularity. As reported by SUR in English,...
Capturing the essence of the Costa del Sol: a picture-perfect itinerary
With its sun-kissed beaches, charming old villages, and vibrant and lively culture, the Costa del Sol offers a plethora of photo opportunities for avid photographers. However, knowing how to make the most of your time as a visitor here can be tricky. To help you extract the best out...
Visit Córdoba to take in stunning architecture, culture, and so much more
When it comes to the attractions and activities that southern Spain has to offer, it is fair to say that this part of Europe offers pleasure after pleasure – to such an extent that the remarkable Andalucian city of Córdoba might almost be overlooked by some travellers. Andalucia is...
Can you really play golf right through the winter in Andalucia?
The Spanish region of Andalucia has plenty of amazing features to help it attract tourists each year, including miles of golden beaches, endless days of gorgeous weather, and plenty of things to see and do. And those “things to do”, it is fair to say, very much include golf....