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Costa del Sol: how does it reign supreme as Spain’s top seaside destination?

Costa del Sol has now earned itself the title of leading coastal destination for hotel stays. This emergence beat other usually popular destinations like Mallorca, Costa Blanca and Tenerife. Just last April, four months into the year of 2024, Malaga had welcomed around 1.7 million visitors. The surge was not instant nor was it consistent […]

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Will Malaga be among the first european cities to offer air taxis? Let’s dive into details

The Costa del Sol is consistently aiming for improvement and advancement in different areas. This time, the focus is on working towards big air mobility advancement. Costa del Sol regions is going to introduce manned air taxi drones by 2026 with test flights starting next year. This makes Malaga among the very first European cities

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Costa del Sol: chiringuitos where you can enjoy espetos all year round

Espetos, a type of skewered sardines cooked over hot coals, are a must have of the Costa del Sol’s culinary scene. Many believe that espetos are consumed during the summer season along with some delicious cold drinks. However, truth is, espetos can be enjoyed during any season throughout the year at a chiringuito. When you

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El Puerto de Santa María: how are they preparing for a vibrant summer season?

Although the summer season officially starts on the 21st of June, the temperatures in Andalucia are already beyond summer-friendly. Which motivates El Puerto de Santa María in Cádiz to start preparations to welcome tourists. This town, located in Cádiz province, has been a famous tourist destination with over 100.000 visitors so far in 2024. With

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Youth employment in Malaga: how this success story evolved in Malaga

Malaga has been seeing a major improvement in youth unemployment rate and education. Before 2015, the number of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 not working or studying was genuinely concerning. However, the percentage of ninis, which stands for not working and not studying, had now almost halved itself. Within the time

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Antonio Banderas: upcoming hollywood reunion and new adventures

Antonio Banderas, the renowned Malaga-born actor, director and producer, is set to have a busy season with projects. Soon enough, he will reunite with Anthony Hopkins for a new TV project. This project serves as a reunion after 15 years since their last work together in Woody Allen’s comedy drama. Together, they will work on

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High speed train: which train line is currently experiencing significant delays?

The train line in Spain experiencing significant delays is currently the high-speed train between Malaga and Spain’s capital, Madrid. Due to such delays, people are leaning more towards flights to reach their destination. The National Commission for Markets and Competitions reports that 8.6% of high-speed trains have a delay of more than 15 minutes. Additionally,

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Mijas Champions Smoke-Free Living: A Bold Step Against Tobacco

As part of the fight to reduce tobacco use due to its high health risks, Mijas is shining because of the stand they’ve taken. Mijas, a small town in the Andalusia municipality and Malaga province, is known for its picturesque and narrow streets. On may 31st, which is also World No Tobacco Day, Mijas plans

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