37 Cruise Ships Expected In Malaga This Month

The 20th of the month is to be the busiest A total of 37 cruise ships will dock in Malaga in April, making it the busiest month so far this year. The amount of ships means that there is a potential for around 60,400 cruise passengers to arrive…
,

Easter Hotel Occupancy On The Costa Del Sol Hits 67%

Bars and restaurants saw a fall in turnover compared to last yearAccording to data released by the Asociación de Empresarios Hoteleros de la Costa (Aehcos), the hotels in the Costa del Sol  managed to achive 67% occupancy  during…
,

Paloma Park Renovation Work Begins

The park opened in 1995Improvement work to improve the facilities  at Paloma Park in Benalmadena has started  The bridges at the ponds will be repaired and new lighting will be installed in the 200,000m2  park thst opened…

Car Catches Fire On A-92 Near Anteqera

No Injuries were reportedA vehicle fire on the A-92 near Antequera caused disruption to road users earlier today A minivan travelling along the road burst into flames at around 1350 today. Thankfully there were injuries reported jmackie@cos…
,

Alligator Watchtowers To Be Placed Around The Lake In Mijas

The first sighting of the alligator was in FebruaryAfter a two hour meeting between the town hall of Mijas, various members of the Guardia Civil’s nature protection group, Seprona, and other municipal representatives including  by the…
,

590 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized By Guardia Civil In Sotogrande

The yacht was heading to port at  full speedTwo people were arrested and nearly 600 kilos of cocaine have been seized in an operation by the Guardia Civil, the National Police and a private security firm. The arrests came after a…

Over 20 New Flight Routes For Malaga Airport This Summer

There are new routes from many countries including the UKThis Summer there will be 22 new routes from Malaga Airport  , an increase of 10.1% . There will also be 8.9 more scheduled services departing from the airport to European destinations. Of…
,

Gas Bottle Price Goes Up Today

Both the orange and silver bottles are affectedThe price of butane gas has gone up today. A 12.5kg bottle will now cost €17.50, a  rise of 7.5%. The rise comes as a result of an plan by the Spanish Government to calculate the retail…

Costa Del Sol Attracting More Russian Tourists Than Ever Before

Marbella Is now the third choice for the Russians The Costa del Sol recorded 350,000 overnight stays by Russian tourists in 2012, representing an increase of over 26%, Marbella is now the third destination of choice in Spain  by the Russians…
,

Possible 750 Euro Fine For Playing Football In The Streets And Squares Of Cruz De Humilladero In Malaga

The idea may be used in other areasIn the area of Cruz de Humilladero in Malaga playing football in the square could be an expensive pastime for parents of the children taking part. Signs have been posted around the area saying that activities…
,

19 Ice Cream Kiosks To Be Installed Along Fuengirola’s Promenade For The Summer

All the Kiosks will have uniformed staffFuengirola Town Hall  has signed an agreement which will see a total  of 19 kiosks selling ice cream along the seafront this summer. During the season the staff responsible for the operation…
,

Malaga Taxi Strike Called Off After Meeting By Drivers

The calling of the strike is good news for the many tourists arriving at Malaga over the Easter HolidaysThe strike by taxi drivers which was scheduled to be held over the Easter week has been called off this morning after the drivers voted in…