Costa del Sol retains its status as one of Spain’s most popular coastal destinations
It might seem obvious to some observers that the Costa del Sol should be regarded as one of the must-visit parts of Spain – and it appears that plenty agree. As SUR in English has reported, a monthly report has been issued by the Tourist Board – drawing upon...
4 ways to get the best out of your next golf break on the Costa del Sol
There are good reasons why the Costa del Sol region of Spain is so frequently referred to as the ‘Costa del Golf’ – more than 70 of them, in fact, this being the number of courses available to be experienced between Torre del Mar and Sotogrande. You won’t find...
Big increase in flight seats to and from Málaga Airport this winter compared to 2019
Coming towards the end of what has undoubtedly been a bruising year for many, some room for hope is emerging in certain quarters. We wrote recently on this blog about how “thermal tourism” is gaining traction among many people travelling from colder parts of Europe to save energy during...
Stunning new seafront landscaping scheme opened in Estepona
Estepona is already one of the most popular Costa del Sol destinations, largely on account of how effectively it has preserved its traditional character over the years. Now, those considering booking a trip to this part of Andalucia, and taking advantage of our own Málaga Airport transfers to Estepona...
Could a trip to the Costa del Sol be the best way to avoid sky-high energy bills this winter?
It’s the kind of notion that might have seemed rather silly just a few years ago – although of course, the financial picture for many of us has changed drastically in the space of just a few months, never mind years. Yes, we’re daring to ask the question: would...
The summer of 2022 proved a record-breaking one for Costa del Sol tourism
The summer just gone was distinctive on a number of levels, including that it was the first summer after the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and other restrictions having now long been lifted around Europe and the wider world. And it also proved to be a highly successful summer as far...
If you’re spending time in the city of Málaga, don’t forget to sample some of the best in contemporary art
While we are proud here at Simply Shuttles to arrange Málaga Airport transfers to all manner of sunny and in-demand locations around the Costa del Sol, it’s also true that sometimes, the greatest pleasures can be found closer to home. And, well, if Málaga isn’t exactly ‘home’ to you,...
Official data shows hotel stays in Málaga province returned to pre-COVID levels during July
The post-pandemic recovery job is continuing for tourism on the Costa del Sol, at least if newly released statistics are to go by. As SUR in English has recently reported, the National Statistics Institute (INE) for Spain has issued data in relation to the number of visitors and overnight...
Hidden secrets of the Costa del Sol in the autumn
For many of us, the sunny climes of Spain are most often associated with warm summer weather, and there is no denying that this is a popular summer holiday spot for visitors all around the globe. What is slightly less well-known, however, is that some of the best sights...
Málaga Airport’s more than two million passengers in July shows a continued rebound for Costa del Sol tourism
If there’s one thing that consistently serves as a good bellwether for the state of a country or region’s tourist industry, it is the measure of the numbers of travellers passing through nearby airports. And that’s great news for the Costa del Sol area of Spain, given a recent...