Fuengirola Town Hall has announced the “suspension” of the popular annual International Fair, due to have been held from 29 April to 3 May. With Spanish health authorities warning that the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are likely to extend beyond the national lockdown – currently scheduled … Read more about International Fair Suspended… but Fuengirola Moves Ahead with New Port Project
Military Teams Help with Airport Disinfection… as Government Announces Lockdown Extension
Spain’s Military Emergency Unit has been despatched around Spain to help local civil authorities with disinfection at airports, ports and other key public areas. A total of 2,622 military personal from various divisions of the UME (Unidad Militar de Emergencias) are undertaking major … Read more about Military Teams Help with Airport Disinfection… as Government Announces Lockdown Extension
European Tour Postpones Spain’s Flagship Golf Tournament at Valderrama
The Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters has become the latest top sports event to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released this afternoon, as the whole of Spain is in an unprecedented shutdown, the European Tour said the event, which had been scheduled for 30 April to 3 … Read more about European Tour Postpones Spain’s Flagship Golf Tournament at Valderrama
Spanish Lockdown… What the “State of Alarm” Means for Travellers
The 15-day “State of Alarm” decreed by the Spanish government on the weekend makes it clear that people should stay at home except for absolutely essential circumstances. These include going out to buy food, pharmaceutical products or petrol, receiving medical attention, visiting ill or … Read more about Spanish Lockdown… What the “State of Alarm” Means for Travellers
Summer Arrives Early on the Costa del Sol
It often seems as though the Costa del Sol almost skips spring and goes directly to summer. Temperatures this week, for example, have reached 27ºC in some areas of Málaga city, the coast and inland, and even higher in Sevilla and Córdoba. And it’s still winter – at least officially, as spring starts … Read more about Summer Arrives Early on the Costa del Sol
Padel Tennis Takes Centre Stage in Marbella
The world’s top players are in Marbella this week, beginning their battle for supremacy on the 2020 World Padel Tour. Continuing until Sunday (8 March) at the San Pedro de Alcántara municipal sports pavilion (Palacio de Deportes), the “Marbella Master” is the first of 25 tour events this season, … Read more about Padel Tennis Takes Centre Stage in Marbella
Enjoying Andalucía Day Around the Region
Most Andalucians don’t tend to have the same strong sense of “nationalist” identity as Catalans, Galicians and Basques. However, Andalucía Day (28 February) has just as much significance, and sense of pride, for Andalucians as it does for compatriots honouring their own “days” in other regions where … Read more about Enjoying Andalucía Day Around the Region
Visitors Give Costa del Sol Top Marks in Tourism Review
A record 13 million tourists visited the Costa del Sol in 2019 – and a vast majority returned home with a high level of satisfaction, positive memories and a desire to return. According to the 2019 Tourist Evaluation compiled by Turismo Costa del Sol (Málaga’s official tourism board), 98 per … Read more about Visitors Give Costa del Sol Top Marks in Tourism Review