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Málaga is introducing a ban on holiday rentals in 43 neighbourhoods this month, in a bid to tackle overcrowding on the Costa del Sol. The new rules have been introduced to limit holiday rentals in 43 congested neighbourhoods, including the historic centre and La Merced. The ban comes amid concerns over mass tourism, housing shortages and rising costs for local residents. The measure bans the registration of new holiday homes […]
The Dutch are currently the largest group of foreign home buyers on the Costa del Sol, with a ratio of two to one compared to the British and Belgians. The number of Dutch buyers has risen sharply since the corona pandemic, partly due to the desire for a sunny destination before possible lockdowns and the attractiveness of the region due to the good climate and the possibilities for working from […]
Turismo Costa del Sol focuses on strengthening luxury tourism through innovative and sustainable actions at home and abroad. The organization recently participated in events in London, Munich and Madrid, targeting markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. Coming Up SIE Spain In Spain, the focus was on participation in Coming Up SIE Spain, a meeting on sustainability and innovation in luxury tourism. There was also collaboration with Spain […]
The Cercanías train between Fuengirola and Málaga suffers from serious overcrowding, especially in the summer months, when the occupancy rate reaches 117 percent. Recent report confirms problem A recent report from the Ministry of Transport confirms the problems with the Cercanías train. 13.2 million passengers use the line annually, but the infrastructure cannot cope with the demand. To increase the frequency of trains, new routes must be built, including a […]
The toll roads on the Costa del Sol, the AP-7 and AP-46, have become more expensive due to inflation. A journey between Málaga and Marbella on the AP-7 now costs €8.90, while a full journey on the AP-7 costs €18.85. Those using both the AP-7 and AP-46 pay €25. The price increases range from 3.89% to 5.45%. Differences in low and high season In low season, a full journey on […]
A doctor from Estepona has been attacked because he could not extend a patient's sick leave, the SMM trade union in Malaga reports. The doctor was allegedly verbally harassed, insulted, chased and pushed by a patient's companion. It is a new low in the ongoing wave of attacks on healthcare workers in the province. Leave certificate The incident reportedly occurred after the doctor informed the patient that the legal deadline […]
Cleaning company FCC has been awarded a new contract by the Fuengirola City Council. The city council has once again chosen the street cleaning and waste collection service following a public tender procedure. The contract is for a period of four years, with the possibility of renewal. The agreement involves a budget of more than 11 million euros per year. In total, the annual budget has been increased by more […]
In Marbella, a five-year-old child has died after falling from a building. The incident took place on Friday afternoon, December 20. The 112 operators on the Costa del Sol received several calls from witnesses who raised the alarm just after 5:00 p.m. National and local police officers and a 061 ambulance were quickly on the scene. The medical team tried to resuscitate the child. In the end, all help came […]
A 25-year-old man from Zwolle was shot dead on the Spanish coast near Málaga. Police are investigating the attempted murder in Fuengirola. Gap year The man's family, with roots in Dalfsen, is said to be on a gap year in Spain. The brutal murder caused quite a stir on the Costa del Sol. According to police sources, the victim had multiple gunshot wounds, one of which was in the head. […]
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