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...
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...
A quick history of Seville – and the historical attractions to be discovered there now
Here in the online news section here at Simply Shuttles, we have explored a variety of aspects of sightseeing in Andalucia. So, it naturally makes sense for us to put the spotlight at some point on the autonomous community’s capital and largest city. By that, we are – of...
Sun, sea, and seventies video games: inside the Málaga OXO video game museum
When many of us think of the Costa del Sol, the automatic association is often one of sun, sea, and plenty of sangria. However, an innovative new museum is now reinventing this popular region as the home of video game history, too. January 2023 saw the OXO video game...
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,...
Marbella castle to be partly restored: what else do we know about this remarkable monument?
Classified as a Building of Cultural Interest, Marbella castle is the municipality’s largest monument of its type. However, it’s not necessarily as well-known and appreciated as it ought to be, even by many of the most seasoned visitors to Marbella. It therefore intrigued us to read recently in SUR...
The astonishing sights, sounds and history of Caminito del Rey
How many stories can a ‘mere’ walkway hold? Well over a century of many thrilling, fascinating and even outright dangerous ones, it turns out – at least if you ask the walkway commonly referred to as El Caminito del Rey, which has been clinging to the steep walls of...
“There is no small passion” – Andalucía launches new Easter tourism campaign
Set to the background of the song “Summertime”, and starring Hollywood legend Antonio Banderas, the Junta de Andalucía has announced the region’s newest tourism campaign for Easter 2022. With the motto “There is no small passion”, there is nothing more apt for this charming and diverse region. As Easter...
Take a half-day trip to explore Malaga
There was a time when visitors to the Costa del Sol arrived at the airport and by-passed Málaga, never to explore the city. Those times have changed; today, this beautiful, vibrant city that offers so much is a treasured destination in its own right. Explore it for yourself and...
What do in Sierra Nevada (besides skiing)
If you’re staying in the Sierra Nevada Ski resort, there’s much more to do besides just skiing. The Mirlo Blanco recreation zone has ice rinks, toboggans, ski-bikes and many other attractions that are brilliant fun for all the family. In summertime, Sierra Nevada, is a great option too....