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Marbella has been selected as a flagship “pilot destination” in a new Spanish government initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s luxury retail and shopping tourism sector. The project, led by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through its innovation agency Segittur and supported by European Union funding, will use Marbella as a benchmark to develop

Benalmádena is preparing for a major transformation of its seafront as the Senda Litoral coastal path extends into the town through two landmark projects designed to enhance accessibility and showcase its dramatic coastline. Work is set to begin in September in Carvajal, where a disused pathway will be upgraded into a nearly 500-metre seaside promenade.

A landmark luxury development on Marbella’s eastern edge is moving forward once again, as new administrative milestones bring the long-awaited €650 million Four Seasons resort closer to reality. Originally announced in 2018 with a symbolic foundation ceremony, the project was hailed as one of Andalucía’s most significant tourism investments. However, progress has been slowed in

Mijas town hall has announced an investment of €483,685.40 to renovate and modernise beach equipment ahead of the upcoming bathing season. The initiative has been put out to public tender and was confirmed by the councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez, as part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to improving coastal services. Due to the scale

Vélez-Málaga town hall has unanimously approved plans for the construction of 198 new homes in the town centre, following a vote during the January full council meeting held on Friday 30 January. The decision unlocks the long-delayed UE VM-13 Carretera de Arenas development, located near the La Gloria district, reactivating a project that has been

Benalmádena has received almost €6.5 million in funding from the Andalusian regional government as part of a wider strategy to strengthen and modernise tourism across the Costa del Sol. The investment includes nearly €1.5 million awarded since 2020 through the Munitur programme, along with an additional €5 million allocated via the Destination Sustainability Tourism Plan

One of Spain’s most important electronic music festivals is heading to the Costa del Sol for the first time. Dreambeach Festival, a major name on the national and international EDM circuit, will relocate from Almería to Vélez-Málaga, where it will take place on 31 July and 1 August at the town’s fairground, next to the

The town of Mijas has announced plans for a major new sports and leisure complex in the Dos Elías area of Las Lagunas, set to become one of the municipality’s most ambitious public infrastructure projects. The development will occupy two municipal plots totalling more than 11,300 square metres, located between Calle Vicente Aleixandre and Camino

Spain’s tourism sector continues to show strong momentum, reaching 91.5 million international visitors by November 2025 — the highest figure ever recorded for this period, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). With 5.8 million arrivals in November alone, tourist numbers grew by 3.4% year-on-year, putting the country within reach of the

Málaga kicked off its first major Christmas weekend with unseasonably warm weather, bustling streets and record visitor numbers. Temperatures exceeded 20ºC on 6 December, drawing thousands to the city’s promenade, Christmas markets and shopping streets. Both Málaga Airport and María Zambrano station saw a steady flow of arrivals as the long weekend began. Visitors from