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The future is here: Malaga airport prepares air cabs with unmanned drones
Malaga airport is preparing an exclusive service of aerial cabs by unmanned drones, where the first test flights will begin in mid 2025, but with an assistant pilot.
The German firm Lilium is in charge of developing what will be the first passenger drone to fly in Malaga, with capacity for six passengers. Founded in 2015 in Munich, this is one of the leading companies in its sector.
MSC’s new luxury cruise line to visit Malaga: Explora Journeys calls at the port for the first time
The Port of Malaga is getting ready to welcome another intense cruise season. The MSC shipping company has started its season this Tuesday with the docking in the city of the Orchestra, which will offer 35 stopovers in Malaga throughout the year, which will mean the passage of more than 100,000 tourists through the capital. Another novelty will be the arrival of new ships specialising in the luxury segment, such as Explora Journey.
La Costa del Sol, the epicentre of branded homes in Europe
Costa del Sol’s historical distinction as a benchmark for the most luxurious residential developments is being maintained and strengthened. In addition to the million-dollar mansions and high-end developments that continue to proliferate in this part of Malaga, it is now the epicentre in Europe of the so-called branded residences.
The unstoppable growth of ‘coworking’: high demand makes Malaga one of the great expansion points
Its good communications, with one of the large international airports in Spain, and the privilege that its quality of life brings have made it in recent years a focus of attraction for promoters of this type of projects, who have developed a network of transportation facilities. coworking with which, on many occasions, the high need for office spaces in the capital of the Costa del Sol is blurred.
Foreign buyers have increasingly more weight in the Spanish real estate market
The foreign nationalities that had the greatest weight last year when it came to purchasing a home in Spain were the British, Germans and French, who bought 8,173, 6,233 and 5,712 houses respectively.
Malaga has attracted 90 international companies in the last five years with 7,000 jobs
In 2023, 18 firms will have set up shop in the capital, including Google (USA), SD Worx (Belgium), Saber Tech (United Kingdom), Caser (Switzerland) and TGN Energy (Norway).
Among the international companies installed in Malaga last year, it is worth highlighting the presence of Google (USA), SD Worx (Belgium), Saber Tech (United Kingdom), Caser (Switzerland) and TGN Energy (Norway). In the case of Google it was the opening of its international cybersecurity center in the capital, since the North American giant’s presence in the province dates back more than a decade when it acquired Virus Total.
The Convention Bureaus of Costa del Sol and Malaga promote the attractions of the destination in an action with professionals from the meetings, conventions and incentives industry in Germany
A total of 17 CEOs from large German agencies learn about the potential of this segment in the province and the capital of Malaga with an event that took place on board a cruise ship
The Al-Andalus luxury train returns to Malaga this spring
The Al-Andalus luxury train returns to Malaga this April. Renfe announced the spring season routes of its luxury tourist trains, among which is this railway that will cross Andalusia, passing through the provinces of Jaén, Málaga, Córdoba, Granada, Cádiz and Seville. The Al-Andalus runs two routes, one that leaves from Malaga and ends in Seville, and another that takes the opposite route, leaves from Seville and ends in Malaga. This second route has the first departure date this March 31, the one that leaves from Malaga will do so on April 7.
Malaga is the fifth favourite city in the world for second home buyers
Malaga is among the top cities in the world where people prefer to purchase a second home, new data shows.
It is the only Spanish city to rank in the top five in the study carried out by real estate agency comparator GetAgent. The interest in the Costa del Sol destination comes amid a tourism boom, where millions of people around the world are flocking to for its beaches, climate and rich culture.
“Malaga is a city known for its museums and galleries, it is perfect for art lovers and is home to beautiful beaches, making it a great getaway for owners and tourists,” GetAgent pointed out.
Costa del Sol Tourism promotes its luxury tourism offer in Colombia with the help of Spain is Excellence
Costa del Sol Tourism has participated in the conferences organized by the Spanish Association of Excellence in Bogotá and Medellín, with the aim of strengthening the presence of the destination in the Colombian market and opening new opportunities in a high-impact segment such as premium.
Esperanza González, CEO of Tourism Costa del Sol, has highlighted the importance of this type of international initiatives: “It is important for us to reflect everything that our province can offer beyond our borders, and explore new paths and possible partners in an international”.
Malaga is the province of Spain where large developers build the most new homes
New data that highlights the power that Málaga is today in the Spanish real estate market. An analysis carried out by the firm Activum Real Estate Consulting, which takes into account the data of the 16 main developers, places the province as the territory in which large national companies have the most residential operations underway, ahead of Madrid, Barcelona and Seville.
Malaga, the fifth best city in the world and the first in Spain to learn a new language
That Málaga is fashionable is something that we have been able to verify in recent years. The Costa del Sol continues to be a recurring destination for national and international tourists, as we highlight these days ahead of Holy Week. We already talked before that they place Malaga as one of the best cities to live in, as well as the best areas to do so, but in a recent study they also place it as the fifth best city in the world to learn a language, yes a language, the best in all of Spain.
The Costa del Sol begins 2024 with 12% more travelers staying in January than in the same month of 2023
According to the latest tourism and hotel situation bulletins, growth by market in January 2024 compared to 2023 is led by Poland with 98.8%, followed by the United States (50.9%), Ireland (37.2%), France (14.8%) and the United Kingdom (13.2%).
According to data from the latest tourism and hotel situation bulletin, the Costa del Sol has started 2024 with a positive tourism balance, consolidating its position as one of the main destinations in the Mediterranean.
Francisco Salado, president of Turismo Costa del Sol, has expressed his satisfaction with the results: “They reinforce the positioning of the Costa del Sol as a rising tourist destination, especially internationally, and make us optimistic for 2024.”
Costa del Sol Tourism attends the ITB in Berlin to strengthen the strong pull that the German market has had in 2023
Costa del Sol arrives at the ITB in Berlin with the aim of consolidating its position in the German market, convinced of the need to continue investing in this important market for the destination.” To which he added that “at Costa del Sol we are determined to impress visitors with our renewed tourism offer, products for all audiences and a continuous commitment to excellence in the tourism industry.
Torremolinos is promoted in the Dutch market at Fiets en Wandelbeurs
Torremolinos will be present at the Fiets en Wandelbeurs, a tourist fair that takes place in the Netherlands, in Utrecht, from February 23 to 25, a tourist event aimed at the end consumer interested in active tourism, hiking and cycling and which is characterized by being a fair with a very expert audience interested in these segments. It is the most notable fair in its sector in the Netherlands, attracting around 27,000 visitors in three days in 2023.
Manilva is already a High Tourist Area
The Councilor for Commerce, Noelia Muñoz, explained that the objective of this measure is “to provide coverage for the large number of tourists and residents who gather during them.” Furthermore, the councilor highlighted that the City Council “will support commerce as a fundamental basis of the economy and local progress.”
The Costa del Sol stands out as a “reference” destination for active tourism nationwide
The destination reinforces its positioning in the United Kingdom and leads the market in the Nordic countries
The Costa del Sol is consolidating itself as an attractive destination for active tourism, according to data collected by Travellyze, the cloud-based tourism analysis platform designed to close the gap between tourist destinations and travelers.
The United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands will consolidate themselves in 2023 as the main international issuing markets to the Costa del Sol
The growth generated by the arrival of passengers at Malaga airport has also been very positive. In this case, Poland stands out, which between January and December 2023 has increased by 114.9% in arrivals by air compared to 2022. This country is followed by the Italian and German markets with 40.3% and 35. 3%, respectively. Regardless of this data, the countries that continue to lead arrivals at the airport are the United Kingdom (2,666,427 passengers between January and December 2023), Spain (2,009,098) and Germany (823,360).
Malaga, the fourth Spanish province to which more luxury tourists arrive
The direct flight from New York has opened a door for American tourists, and this connection is a “critical high-end tourist attraction factor,” according to the McKinsey report.
Betting on the patrimonial, cultural and artistic legacy, having a leisure offer in different forms, having a wide range of hotels and hospitality, the possibility of luxury shopping and flight connectivity are key to creating a luxury destination . Malaga, in this sense, is already the fourth province in Spain to attract more high-end tourists, only behind Barcelona, Madrid and Mallorca. In addition, it is also the fourth Spanish province in the opening of hotels and tourist accommodation for these travelers in Spain in the last year, according to McKinsey data.
They establish Malaga as the third best city in the world to telework
Spain is by far one of the best countries for this and two Spanish cities appear in the top 3. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria occupies the first place in this ranking and Malaga is the third.
The raw material of Malaga, with an exceptional climate and numerous beaches to enjoy the summer, give it a superlative dimension. In addition, its gastronomic level is already at the forefront in Spain, as well as its leisure and tourism offer. These are some of the reasons that lead her to appear on this list in which digital nomads support themselves to change locations thanks to teleworking.
Puerto Banús processes an investment of 10 million to rejuvenate its facilities
The plan consists of a technical study on the current state of the facilities, many of them built in the 1970s, proposing a comprehensive intervention in some port infrastructures and facilities, “which goes beyond mere repair and maintenance.”
Thus, the replacement of the current pontoons and the conversion of services and management and exploitation systems are proposed to make them more sustainable and respectful of the environment.
The investment will reach 9.4 million euros and will allow the remodeling of the pontoons in different phases.
El periódico ‘The Times’ se rinde ante el “renacimiento” de Torremolinos
“With its boutique hotels and its exciting gastronomic scene, the city of Torremolinos, in the south of Spain, is experiencing a long-awaited renaissance”, headlines the news with which Stephen Emms makes an interesting review of Torremolinos in the British newspaper The Times , after a visit to “elegant and historic Málaga”, which he considers one of his “long-time favorite” cities.
Malaga, awarded as the best national destination at the Condé Nast Traveler Awards 2023
Condé Nast Traveler magazine has awarded Malaga as the best national destination 2023 based on the votes of its own readers, who year after year vote for the best national and international hotels, resorts and destinations.
Its editors define the city as the one in which “everyone wants to live”. “Its ideal size, its almost three thousand hours of sunshine, its good connection with the rest of Spain and Europe, its commitment to technological innovation, its extraordinary cultural offer, its environment… the reasons are as numerous as the smiles that Locals and tourists shine along Calle Larios, the Pasaje de Chinitas and the Palmeral de las sorpresas. Add to that a hectic calendar of hotel openings, such as the Only You Málaga, and gastronomy,” they say.
The town leads Torremolinos, the great king of tourism on the Costa del Sol that is growing strongly again
The town leads the number of hotel overnight stays in the province and remains among the 10 main tourist centers in the country.
Torremolinos was seen by both Spaniards and foreigners as a magnificent place to spend vacations. Over five decades, of course, there have been ups and downs. But the essence has always been there. And Torremolinos continues to be a first class tourist destination. Not only does it not go out of style but it is on the rise. It is enough to look at the data on hotel overnight stays for this past month of July published by the National Institute of Statistics, which have been overwhelming.
Marbella closes international tourism promotion agreements in the United States
Marbella closes international tourism promotion agreements in the United States
The City Council of Marbella (Málaga) has closed in the United States the first agreements for the international promotion of the destination Marbella framed in the Tourism Plan for Large Cities developed by the Consistory and the Government of Andalusia and which contemplates an investment of ten million euros co-financed between both administrations.
EU Industry Days 2023 addresses sustainable industrial production models and digital strategy in Malaga in October
EU Industry Days 2023 addresses sustainable industrial production models and digital strategy in Malaga in October.
EU Industry Days 2023 will bring together the main leaders of European industry at the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Center (Fycma) from October 4 to 6 to address sustainable production models, industrial policies and digital strategy, among other topics.
Record summer on the Costa del Sol: 6 million tourists and 8,145 million in income
Every summer the tourist market grows a little more in Malaga and the data shows that this year has not been the exception. The data presented by the Malaga Provincial Council this Monday reflects that the Costa del Sol has broken the record in income and visitors this season. In total, 8,145 million euros have been received this summer season and 6 million tourists have chosen Malaga as their holiday destination.
The months of June, July and August 2023 have reached numbers that had not been seen in Malaga since 2019. The arrival of 6 million tourists to Malaga represents an increase of 4.8% compared to last year and a 5 .7% more than in 2019. Thus, 3.5 million people have arrived at Malaga airport in recent months.
The province of Malaga has become the leader in our country in the premium real estate market.
What are the attractive factors to invest in luxury?
According to the president of the Association of Builders and Developers (ACP) Málaga, Juan Manuel Rosillo, “in recent years there has been a change in the profile of the buyer after the pandemic, another typology is being sought with common areas, more security and more private “.
Furthermore, he adds that the great opportunity is the consistent and permanent demand that exists. “Malaga has been transformed in these years, in the case of Marbella and Malaga capital they did not have much interest but the entire cultural, social and recreational context is being enjoyed and there is a commitment to investing in housing,” he points out.
Spain: A promising horizon for foreign investment
Spain, with its attractive and dynamic business ecosystem, has become an increasingly popular destination for foreign investors. This country offers a unique combination of business opportunities, solid infrastructure and a favorable environment for entrepreneurship, such as startups.
In addition to business investment, Spain also offers investment opportunities in the real estate sector through the visa program known as Golden Visa. This program allows foreign investors to obtain a residence permit in exchange for making a significant investment in the Spanish real estate sector. This is an attractive option for those investors seeking not only financial returns, but also additional benefits, such as mobility within the Schengen area. In conclusion, investing in Spain can be a highly profitable opportunity. However, to ensure the success of any investment, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the business environment, the legal framework and tax obligations, as well as identify and take advantage of the incentives and assistance available. Foreign investors who follow these guidelines and focus their efforts on understanding the particularities of the Spanish market will find themselves in a strong position to make the most of investment opportunities in Spain and contribute to the growth and development of the local economy.
Estepona boasts of leading the increase in population throughout Andalusia
«In the last twelve years, the City Council has promoted a city model whose main objective has been its economic and social revitalization».
Population and infrastructure growth.
Estepona becomes the city on the Costa del Sol where the population grows the most, becoming a booming city in both population growth and investment.
Google inaugura su centro de ciberseguridad en Málaga como referencia a nivel mundial
Senior representatives of the technology giant and the European Union highlight the role that the Andalusian city will have in global cyber conflicts.
“This center is going to be a reference not only in Spain, not only in Europe, but throughout the world,” said Google’s President of Global Affairs, Kent Walker, at the opening ceremony. In his speech, which began with an enthusiastic “Welcome to Málaga Valley!”, he raised three company announcements to promote cybersecurity in Europe: an investment of 10 million dollars for training in the sector due to the lack of professionals with high qualifications, the presentation of new artificial intelligence research applied to computer protection and the launch of the center itself.
The Andalusian pavilion, award for the best exhibitor in the autonomous community at Fitur 2024
Andalusia has caused a sensation in Fitur. The Andalusian pavilion in this year’s edition of the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) in Madrid has been awarded the prize for the best exhibitor in the autonomous community, awarded by the organization of the meeting, highlighting the immersive experience of the region’s space.
Costa del Sol Tourism reinforces its presence in the Irish market with several promotional actions
Costa del Sol Tourism reinforces its presence in the Irish market with several promotional actions. Turismo Costa del Sol consolidated its presence in the Irish market by “actively” participating in two “key” events such as Holiday World Show Dublin and Meet the Media Dublin. Both participations “reinforced the visibility of the brand and established strategic connections in the tourism sector.”
Malaga does not understand the crisis: the Americans break into the luxury housing market with force
The luxury real estate market is on the rise in Malaga, oblivious to the economic ups and downs. Prices do not seem to have a ceiling in a city that has been placed on the map of the ‘premium’ segment and where the offer is clearly insufficient to meet a demand, mainly foreign, that does not stop growing.
Europeans and Americans are currently the main buyers of luxury homes in the capital of the Costa del Sol, where prices, which have skyrocketed since the pandemic, are already “inaccessible” for many Spaniards, although they continue to be “a gift” for international buyers, who are looking above all for a finished and quality product.
Malaga breaks export record in the first quarter with 1,044 million euros
Malaga breaks a historical export record in the first four-month period of 2023, from January to April, with 1,044 million euros in sales and becomes the province that grows the most in the first four-month period of 2023, with an increase of +17.8% Compared to the same period of the previous year. Specifically, it is 7.8% of the total for Andalusia, it has a coverage rate of 95%, and a negative trade balance, with -53 million euros, which is due to imports worth 1,096 million euros, which also increased by +18.7%. It is also the fifth exporting province of the community.
Malaga and New York, connected again
“It has been a very good flight, with the crew that we have, everything has gone very well,” Patrick Quayle, vice president of Alliance and Planning for United Airlines, celebrated at a press conference after landing and disembarking the passengers. A milestone that makes Malaga the fifth destination with a non-stop route from this company, along with Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife and Palma de Mallorca. “We are very proud to be here in Malaga. We are delighted with the reception and above all to be in this land.”
The ten urban projects in Malaga that must not be lost sight of in 2023
Closed 2022 with the consolidation of Malaga capital and its province as a new national and international benchmark, 2023 is the year in which a good part of the large urban projects planned in recent years will take shape. Here we review a dozen of these operations of special impact for the future of the territory.
Malaga’s ‘boom’ attracts American technology firms
Interest in the city seduced 27 foreign companies dedicated essentially to software development, consulting and the financial sector – They seek a “balance” between quality of life and professional possibilities. In the last year, a total of 27 foreign companies chose Málaga to establish their headquarters, a landing that led to the creation of 2,767 jobs, among which it is necessary to distinguish between the company’s own employees, who also moved, and the local talent that they incorporated into their squads.
Engineers from the Sydney Opera House win the contract to design the Expo 2027 venue in Malaga
These are the professionals who designed the Sydney Opera House in Australia; the cathedral of the city of Los Angeles; and the Pompidou Center in Paris, among others. In the case of the Expo in Malaga, this study would be in charge of the buildings of the future site, as well as other external areas that include the service areas necessary for its development, access points, parking areas, etc.
The spectacular office building of Merlin Properties in Malaga already has shape
The Ortiz.Leon architecture studio is already shaping the modern office building that Merlin Properties is going to build in Malaga. After receiving the commission at the beginning of the year, the firm has picked up the pace and has shaped a truly avant-garde and groundbreaking complex in an already consolidated urban environment.
The 7-storey building plus attic stands out, at first glance, for its transparency and luminosity, thanks to a fully glazed double façade. The great privilege of future workers is that they will have direct views of the port area, with the sea just a few dozen meters away and what is called to be one of the great landmarks of the complex: the San Andrés sports marina.
Malaga, the ‘star destination’ for digital nomads: the story of the Argentine Silvina and the Mexican María
Malaga, that jewel on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has stopped being just a tourist destination and is shining brightly on the map of digital nomads and remote workers. In the 2023 world ranking of cities for remote workers prepared by Bloomberg, Malaga has climbed to number two, even surpassing Dubai in quality of life. But what makes this city so attractive to those looking for the perfect place to live while working?
Silvina Inés Hood is an Argentine who came to Europe in search of new opportunities. Although her first destination was Cádiz, it was in Málaga where she found that magical touch that captivated her.
Costa del Sol values the celebration in France and the United Kingdom of promotional events for the MICE segment
Costa del Sol Tourism has successfully organized different meetings in Lyon and Paris, for the French market, and in Gloucestershire, for the British market, with the aim of reinforcing the positioning of the province of Malaga as a meeting and incentive tourism destination ( MICE).
Andalusia conquers London with its most groundbreaking campaign
The ‘Andalusian Crush’ campaign, with which the Junta de Andalucía has arrived at the World Travel Market to promote the region, has been noticed in different emblematic points of London.
Leicester Square, Westminster Bridge, Camden Town and Portobello have been some of the places in the British capital where tourist promotion spots have been projected and large banners have been displayed with the campaign motto and the logo of Andalusia.
‘Andalusian Crush’ will have more than 800 communication actions and will pay special attention to international markets, reinforcing the positioning of the community in North America, Asia and the Pacific.
Malaga, nomadic city (digital)
Published by the financial platform Nebeus, it highlights Malaga and Marbella among the potential havens for digital travelers in the United Kingdom, according to a survey, albeit of low representativeness, of only 400 workers; Enough, in any case, for Malaga to strut its stuff at the next edition of the World Travel Market…
In search of the quality of life of the Costa del Sol
It is not only the British, who already have a large colony on the Costa del Sol, but also clients from northern Europe, such as the Swedes, Danes and Dutch, who have once again set their eyes (and money) on the area to live or spend your holidays next to the Mediterranean Sea.
“Housing is a very important asset, not only for the British but for all the inhabitants of northern Europe,” who seek “not only to come on vacation” but also to acquire a property to live in this destination, the president of Tourism has assured. Costa del Sol, Francisco Salado. This is a client profile with high purchasing power who in many cases buys the home “in cash”, he explained.
The Costa del Sol closes 2023 as “the best tourist year” in its history
Plan for 2024
Salado explained that the Costa del Sol action plan for 2024 “contemplates specific actions to promote the arrival of tourists from the United States and Canada and reinforce connectivity with the Costa del Sol.” “We have a direct flight to New York,” Salado recalled before committing to “continue working” to obtain other flights between Malaga and other cities in these North American destinations.
Málaga, the most entrepreneurial province in Spain: registers the highest activity rate in the entire country
Málaga registers the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in Spain. This is stated in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report.
The GEM initiative, created in 1999, has as its mission the measurement of entrepreneurial activity and the evaluation of the contexts for the occurrence of this phenomenon. In this case, the data obtained by the study show the “business consolidation” of the area and a “significant growth”, accompanied by the conditions of Malaga as a context for business creation: they are better in comparative terms with Andalusia, Spain and the European Union, according to the GEM, financed by the City Council of the capital through Promálaga.
The hotel in Malaga nominated for ‘Best urban hotel in Spain’ by National Geographic that you can now vote for
The renowned National Geographic Travel magazine organizes the second edition of its Readers’ Awards. Followers of this prestigious publication will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite destinations, hotels and airlines from around the world. The winners of the National Geographic Travel Readers’ Awards will be revealed in the magazine’s May issue, as well as on its website, on April 18. Voting to choose the finalists in the fifteen categories is open until February 11 and can be done through their website.
Benalmádena will be presented at Fitur as an “unstoppable” tourist destination with the Port as the protagonist
Benalmádena will once again make a big commitment to family, responsible, sustainable, leisure, cultural, gastronomic and sports tourism, “segments in which the destination has a lot to offer”, highlighting that it has “the largest range of parks of leisure in southern Europe and has natural resources that allow us to enjoy the beauty of its beaches and coves and the practice of outdoor recreational and sports activities, with the mountains as a setting.
“Not even Picasso would recognize the city where he was born”, ‘Le Monde’ dedicates a report to the gentrification of Malaga
Malaga is the fifth of seven European cities (two remain to be discovered) that go through the magnifying glass of the French newspaper in its search for cities in which accommodation prices make the level of the premises more and more stressed. London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Athens precede him on this list in which, surely, none of them would like to be.
Fashionable city and gentrification almost always go hand in hand.Le Monde, the leading French newspaper, dedicates a report to the other side of the coin: the high prices and the expulsion of locals in favor of the foreign population, whether they are tourists or immigrants from technology companies and with better salaries than those from Malaga. The coin does not always fall on the same side.
The strong growth of Sogeti (Capgemini) in Malaga, protagonist of the XV Technological Meeting of EL ESPAÑOL in Malaga
Malaga is attracting numerous technology multinationals and one of the fastest growing is Sogeti, belonging to the Capgemini Group. Albert Tort, CTO Sogeti Spain & SogetiLabs Country Lead, will give the keys to this boost together with Marc Llebaría, Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, at the XV EL ESPAÑOL Technological Meeting in Malaga to be held on Monday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.: 00 in Victoria Beers. Attendance is free until full capacity is reached and you can register at this link.
Kadans will open its first innovation center in Spain in the Malaga technology park
The multinational Kadans Science Partner has chosen the Malaga technology park to build its first innovation center in Spain, which will be added to the 35 it already has in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and Germany.
This company has bought a plot of land in Málaga Tech Park and plans to make an investment of 16 million euros in the construction of the center, which will consist of three buildings joined from the inside with a total surface area of 12,000 square metres.
Digital Enterprise Show 2023 will open its doors in a month
“The seventh edition of DES, which is the second that Malaga hosts, will promote the projection of the city in its mission to be a world reference as a great technological hub. In this sense, representatives of global technology companies will attend the summit to discover the latest trends in digitization, with a clear leading role of Artificial Intelligence; learn about success stories related to innovation and create synergies in order to build future projects”, highlighted Sandra Infante, director of DES, in the presentation of the event.
Turismo Costa del Sol reinforces the promotion of the Golf segment with the organization of three famtrips aimed at international tourism professionals
In Andalusia as a whole, it is an activity that attracts nearly 600,000 travelers each year, attracted by the largest offer of courses in continental Europe, with more than a hundred facilities and a wide variety of complementary proposals.
These famtrips are part of Turismo Costa del Sol’s strategy to facilitate marketing and value the attributes of a destination that offers an enviable climate throughout the year for playing golf, with a high level of services and infrastructures, in in terms of facilities and fields, as well as accommodation and complementary offer. In fact, golf is a strategic segment for tourism in the province of Malaga.
Malaga will be the first Simpleview headquarters on the peninsula, specializing in technology and tourism
This office will focus its functions on Spain and Portugal, with the expectation that it can provide services to South America.
Leading the project (which will focus its efforts on Spain, Portugal and with plans to serve South America), is Manuel Lara, who had been performing the duties of Marketing Director of Costa del Sol in recent years and with 20 years of experience in the sector. Thus, it will be the Business Development Manager for Iberia.
Estepona continues its transformation: it is already working on a large square with gardens and pedestrian areas
Estepona does not cease its continuous commitment to the redevelopment of its central spaces. The same city that promoted the construction of a hospital with its own funds and that just a few weeks ago completed the remodeling and pedestrianization of Avenida de España, complete with the Mirador del Carmen, a 15-story high cultural facility, goes one step further with the objective of transforming Central Park Boulevard.
This space, of about 22,000 square meters, will accommodate a large plaza with prominence for pedestrians. But not only. Because the designed project includes a parking lot with 246 spaces, as well as social, administrative and commercial facilities with 3,500 square meters.
The Port of Malaga expects 200,000 cruise passengers in just two months
Activity in the Port of Malaga starts up again, with one of the most anticipated seasons for cruise tourism in the capital. After the summer, the city’s port area begins its high season, which corresponds to the autumn months.
For this reason, the city’s Port expects to receive a total of 200,000 passengers in the next two months, of the 117 stops planned until November The positive evolution of the passenger flow from the end of 2022 to the present, which moves with total normality after the pandemic period, reveals that there may be a significant increase in cruise passengers in relation to the same season the previous year: “2023 is being better than 2022. The number of stopovers is very similar to that of 2022, only the Last year they came with a relatively low occupancy, due to the Omicron variant of the coronarivus. This greatly affected tourism in general, therefore this year they come with a higher occupancy, although with the same number of stops,” says Carlos Rubio, president at Malaga Port Authority.
The race track cruise ship arrives at the port of Malaga
With barely a month of active life at sea, this Tuesday, October 3, the Norwegian Viva cruise ship arrived at the port of Malaga. Coming from Cádiz and bound for Ibiza, the north dock of the Levante maritime station has witnessed the Malacitan premiere of this colossus; a ship that, in one of its first voyages, is making a nine-day route between Lisbon and the Roman port of Civitavecchia.
Registered in the fleet of the Norwegian Cruise Line company, the Viva, which has been built in the Italian shipyard of Fincantieri at a cost of 730 million euros, is the second in a series called Prima; a family of tourist ships that offers its passengers a series of innovations that have not been seen in the international cruise fleet until now.
Oracle NetSuite presents its new automated management solutions for Spanish companies
“NetSuite is dedicated to helping organizations in Spain adapt and grow, with innovations specifically designed to help them thrive domestically and internationally,” said Alberto Lozano Gómez, senior director of Southern Europe at Oracle NetSuite. “Businesses operating in the country can increase productivity and efficiency by leveraging an integrated business suite that automates critical business processes. NetSuite Financials First will help our clients in Spain achieve a faster return on their investment by combining the capabilities that they need today with the scalability they need in the future.
The Port of Malaga receives the first cruise ship of the year
This is the MSC Poesia, coming from Cádiz and with about 3,200 passengers on board. The MSC Poesia is the third ship of the Musica Family and was inaugurated in 2008. This ship is built to the most demanding ecological standards, resulting in one of the most modern ships in the MSC fleet.
Five Spanish cities, among the 20 best in the world to live in
This year, Malaga, in Spain, took first place, becoming the best city in the world to live and work. Malaga, one of the oldest cities in the world, is located in Andalusia, on the Costa del Sol. This Mediterranean city is known for its rich history, its artistic and cultural scene (Picasso’s birthplace, by the way), its pleasant climate and its wonderful gastronomy.
Malaga not only topped the overall list, but also ranked first for local friendliness and climate and weather; It also ranked first in the subcategories of work and leisure and work-life balance. Expats also praised Malaga’s safety, affordable public transport, numerous recreational sports and good social life. A big drawback: Malaga was ranked 41st in terms of the local labor market.
Costa del Sol Tourism participates in InteleTravel Quest and highlights the increase in British visitors to the province of Malaga
Margarita del Cid, CEO of Turismo Costa del Sol, spoke at the InteleTravel Quest congress of travel agencies in the United Kingdom, organized by InteleTravel, a consortium of around 13,500 travel agencies and tour operators in Great Britain and Ireland. The CEO has participated in the meeting with the aim of showing the importance of the British market for Torremolinos, the venue of the congress, but also for the entire province of Malaga.
In this sense, Margarita del Cid has declared that “the Costa del Sol is in an optimal moment to promote loyalty strategies and attract tourists, because on the Costa del Sol as a whole there is room for improvement by 2024” .
The Spanish startups in the seed phase to take into account during 2024
For the third consecutive year, El Referente launches a compilation with the most promising Spanish startups of the year 2024 in initial stages (all of them are founded from 2020 onwards), after launching the same report in 2021 and 2023.
To this end, it has contacted various Spanish investors, who invest in initial phases, many of them in Spain, who have recommended several national companies that will be talked about during 2024, either for their innovative projects, for their traction, for their scalability and component. technological and disruptive.
GASTRONOMY
Bodega El Pimpi prepares its opening in Puente Romano
The historic Malaga establishment has just announced the opening of a new establishment in the famous hotel in Marbella, which will open next spring.
It is hoped that this exciting culinary venture will attract both guests and residents of the province as well as international visitors, creating a new gastronomic destination on the Costa del Sol.
Gastronomic previews to the Malaga Carnival
Once again, the gastronomic previews offer a feast of flavors and traditions. On January 27, the Paella Carnavalera in La Palma-Palmilla and the Migas de Carnaval in the Peña Finca La Palma de Teatinos mark the beginning.
The espeto has become the second most searched gastronomic recipe worldwide on Google, according to the ‘Year in Search 2023’ report,
The highest volume of searches for how to make a espeto occurred during June 11 and 17 of this year and the country most interested in this recipe is Brazil, followed by Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Paraguay.
The alphabet of the best bars, taverns and bars in the province of Malaga
“Unique opportunity to taste the wonderful cuisine of Charo Carmona in bites. Tapas based on homemade cuisine in the center of Andalusia. One more excuse to visit Antequera,” he explains about Arte de Tapas, the starting point of these 22 bars, taverns and bars through which you must travel.
Casa Aranda
Coffee, chocolate and churros. A simple phrase that perfectly describes the service provided by Casa Aranda. With more than 75 years of experience offering breakfasts, it is normal that prestigious journalists and editors have gathered at this location.
NATURE
TORCA DE MOLLINA
Magnificent enclave of soft and rounded relief, covered with thick vegetation of Mediterranean scrub and scrubland. In this mountain range we can locate up to 32 caves, difficult to access and mostly private.
LA SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES (NATIONAL PARK)
The Sierra de las Nieves is the highest part of the Serranía de Ronda, with the highest mountains in western Andalusia, with the Torrecilla Peak 1,919 meters high above the sea, where it usually snows in winter, hence its name.
THE COPPER FOREST, AUTUMN PICTURE OF THE GENAL VALLEY AND SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES
The Copper Forest is a metaphor that refers to a typically autumnal image that occurs with the fall of the leaves of the chestnut trees.
The mountains are covered with a mantle of colors that ranges from brown to yellow, orange and ochre.
Caminito del Rey
Malaga not only offers you a long list of hiking routes, but is also home to one of the most famous in the entire country. The Caminito del Rey will allow you to live a dizzying adventure in the heart of the province.
The origin of this route of walkways and paths that cross the Gaitanes Gorge dates back to the early 1920s, when it was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII.
TOWNS
The two happiest towns in all of Spain are in Malaga
Yesterday, March 20, marks the International Day of Happiness, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. On this occasion, on the occasion of this anniversary, the international ranking of the happiest countries in the world is presented. , where traditionally Spain does not usually appear among the top positions. However, to provide a boost to this aspect, Azucarera has carried out a study in collaboration with the consulting firm YouGov, with the aim of discovering which are the happiest towns in Spain and the reasons behind their happiness.
Alfarnatejo
It is a town in Malaga located in the north of the Axarquía region, surrounded by an impressive landscape, a true “paradise between mountains”. It is a cozy municipality, an inland town with barely 500 inhabitants, surrounded by mountains and nature, an environment surrounded by peaks with altitudes between 1,637 and 1,188 meters, which makes it one of the strategic points of the climbing in the province.
Genalguacil
A town that emanates culture through its streets and not only in a metaphorical sense: “Perhaps it is this taste for aesthetics that its inhabitants have been infected with since time immemorial that explains why Genalguacil has become a reference town-museum And it is already a tradition that, since 1994, every year different artists leave their mark in the form of a work of art on the streets of the town. A legacy that is cared for and preserved, turning the municipality into an authentic open-air museum. “.
Antequera
Few places can boast of having a historical-cultural heritage like Antequera. Located in the heart of Andalusia, this city brings together more than fifty monuments and archaeological sites of extraordinary relevance.
Walking through Antequera is immersing yourself in its past. A glorious history that left it a legacy of palaces, churches and convents of the most varied styles, along with a Muslim fortress and a prehistoric complex declared a World Heritage Site.
THE COAST
Bil-Bil beach (Benalmádena), one of the best beaches in Malaga and its province
In the town of Benalmádena, between Playa el Arroyo de la Miel – Los Melilleros and Santa Ana, and just over 20 km from Malaga, we find Bil-Bil beach, one of the locals’ favorites.
It has an area of almost half a kilometer and approximately 20 meters wide. It is characterized by its fine, dark sand and a calm sea with moderate waves that make it a safe beach to go with children or as a family. Around it we find a beautiful promenade, presided over by the castle that gives it its name.
La Cala de la Doncella
La Cala de la Doncella is the last beach in the province of Malaga, already bordering the province of Granada. If you like to enjoy a virgin and secluded cove, put on good shoes, since this beach is hidden between cliffs and with steep access. Another option would be to approach from the sea, renting a Kayak.
Malaga beaches to spend a day between tranquility and perfection
Malaga and its coastline is so wide that, no matter how beachy you may be, you will always have a little corner to discover. Today we review some of those less common, different, singular beaches that are a haven of peace or that bring together all these characteristics so that a Sunday day, that great beach day, is perfect. From Vélez-Málaga to Manilva passing through the capital, Mijas or Marbella, take note of these unique beaches.
El río Turón, a haven of peace with corners for swimming this summer
The charming town of El Burgo is located in one of the areas of the province of Malaga where water plays a fundamental role. The Sierra de las Nieves is home to numerous springs and one of them gives rise to the Turón River. In it, various works were carried out on the river in the past with the aim of preventing future overflow disasters, building small dams to regulate the flow and implementing diversion works to control floods. These dykes, over a century old, have created spaces where visitors can enjoy a refreshing environment and take a bath during the hot summers. In addition, these corners are the starting point for several hiking routes that allow you to explore the surroundings of El Burgo and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This is the Alcazaba Lagoon, the largest artificial lagoon in Europe
This Caribbean resort is owned by the Crystal Lagoon company, which has more than fifty man-made lagoons with crystal clear water throughout the world. With Alcazaba Lagoon his first major project in Europe is culminated.
With this work, Crystal Lagoons adds one more project to the long list of swimming pools and lagoons that the Chilean company has under construction throughout the world. Las Vegas or Dubai are some of the cities where this type of lagoons have been carried out.
The Andalusian waterfall that falls directly into the sea
The Sanguino stream makes its way through the Cuevas de Nerja until it meets the sea in Maro. It plunges 15 meters down the cliffs, forming one of the most fascinating natural spectacles in this corner of the Costa del Sol: the Grande de Maro waterfall. Together with other waterfalls, it forms part of the set of cliffs of the Natural Area of the Cliffs of Maro – Cerro Gordo.
These are the 148 blue flags of the beaches of Andalusia
Andalusia has obtained 148 blue flags for its sustainable beaches, ports and boats in 2022, according to the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC). Of this total, 127 (5 more than in 2022) badges correspond to beaches, 19 (2 less than in 2022) to marinas and two to sustainable boats (same number last year), which is the best data for the community since which is awarded this mention.
“One of our great strengths as a destination is the sun and beach segment and for this reason these distinctions are very important…”
ART, CULTURE and SOCIETY
The Costa del Sol Tourism campaign ‘Grita mi nombre’ goes viral and manages to impact more than 40 million people in just two weeks
With ‘Grita mi nombre’ we wanted to show a Costa del Sol that is sure of itself, of its trajectory, of what it offers and transmits, a place that is much more than a destination or a setting, but a set of experiences and emotions. that remain forever.
With a cinematographic visual image, the campaign revives the magical essence that made the Costa del Sol an icon of tourism, including nods to the iconic photography of Martin Parr, Almodóvar’s cinema or the tourism promotion posters of the 70s. In this way, ‘Grita mi nombre’ offers a nostalgic component that invites us to look at everyday spaces with new eyes, a manifesto to rediscover places and experiences, reminding us that youth is a state of mind.
“I am lost through renovated streets”: Antonio Banderas declares his love for Malaga in a poem
Antonio Banderas is madly in love with his city. He has been demonstrating this for years with actions, as reaffirmed by the launch of his “small theater” in the capital, and with words every time he has the opportunity. The last gift he has given to Malaga has been a poem that he dared to recite before the public at an event organized by Larios in the capital accompanied by a guitar.
This is what you cannot miss this Thursday at the Malaga Fair
This Thursday, August 17, the Malaga Fair 2023 reaches its final stretch, with three days to go. The key points of the city, the Historic Center, Plaza de la Merced and El Real are preparing to face a new day of festivities.
The last day of bullfighting took place yesterday, and the center and El Real will be in charge of providing activities and plans for this new day of the Malaga Fair. From musical performances and animation, to flamenco, going through acts for the little ones.
Trocadero Casa de Botes opens its doors this Tuesday in Malaga
The surroundings of the port of Malaga, a place in permanent recreational expansion since the revitalization of the area of Pier One and the Palmeral de las Sorpresas years ago, continues to expand its gastronomic offer with the addition of the Trocadero Casa de Botes restaurant, located in the space where this old infrastructure that gives it its name was located, and which will open its doors to the public this Tuesday, July 25.
And it is that the port enclave has been attracting the attention of large investors for years in a determined commitment to continue dynamizing one of the areas preferred by locals and tourists, especially in terms of gastronomy, with a prolonged business movement that begins to draw comparisons from the general public with the Golden Mile of Marbella.
La Térmica opens 2023 with a National Geographic exhibition, a tribute to Picasso and the start of the cycle ‘Ten years, ten looks’
The center of contemporary culture of the Diputación de Málaga, La Térmica, has scheduled more than 40 activities for the first quarter of the year, such as the exhibition ‘Women: A Century of Change’ by National Geographic by photographer Lynsey Addario; a collaborative project with musicians from the district where the center is located: Carretera Cádiz; dialogues with personalities on current affairs; some twenty workshops and courses, conferences aimed at the cultural and creative sectors of Malaga or on technology and open culture and the return of RED Friday and musical performances, among others.
The Malaga Fair seen through foreign eyes
The Malaga Fair is not only known by locals but also crosses borders and becomes international. Many foreigners come to enjoy these days of celebration and folklore. Families with children, friends and couples join the locals in the big week of the city.
Walking around the center during the day turns out to be a more than difficult task in Feria. Among the crowd, the dances and the clapping, it is surprising to hear a word in English, French and even German with an accent that is considerably far from Spanish.
La Pérgola del Mediterráneo’, el nuevo restaurante de Antonio Banderas en Málaga que verá la luz este verano
The location of this other establishment (Trocadero) consecrates the Port of Malaga as the new golden mile that will transform the gastronomic epicenter of the city. The inauguration of the Palmeral de las sorpresas and Muelle Uno, just over a decade ago, marked the laying of the first stone of a project that now seeks to become a benchmark in the capital.
Antonio Banderas‘ restaurant, from the Tercer Acto group, in the Mediterranean club, and Trocadero Casa de Botes can turn the axis with the promenade into the new Golden Mile.
United Airlines creates the most ‘malaguita’ showcase on Fifth Avenue in New York
On Fifth Avenue in New York there is much more than the classic Cartier, Nike or Prada stores and their relevant luxurious windows. For example, Malaga. Yes, they read well. Malaga has slipped into the most exclusive avenue in New York thanks to the airline United Airlines.
An image of the capital of the Costa del Sol with the cathedral as the protagonist appears in a simulated airplane window within the window of the United Airlines headquarters. In it, in addition to the Malaga postcard, there is a mannequin wearing luxurious and striking clothing.
Foreigners, delighted with the Malaga fair: “I wish I could stay longer”
Peter and Sharon are a couple from England. From London, specifically. She tries on a white flower she just bought at a stall and asks Peter what it looks like. He gives her a thumbs up in approval. It is their first time in Malaga and everything in the Center amazes them. They have been here a week and they enjoy it very much.
«The street is very colorful. There are lots of flowers and people dressed up,” says Sharon. Peter, for his part, explains that he is surprised by how many people there are. “Everyone seems very happy, they go from one place to another non-stop,” he adds.
Malaga sneaks onto the cover of ‘The New York Times’ with a report on Picasso
Malaga has once again slipped into the pages of the prestigious The New York Times, this time with a report on Picasso in honor of the 50th anniversary of his death. The newspaper publishes an article on the birth and development of the artist in the Andalusian city, which was “one of the best places to discover before his celebrity.” He was born there and, he points out, there he made “his extraordinary artistic talent evident”.
The first trip of love was to this town of Malaga
The romantics say that the first love trip was to this town of Malaga, although more than a town, it is a city in all its splendor. We are talking about the hypnotic Ronda, always capable of making the best of a visit to its charms and which in the past has lured the best writers and poets, turning its streets into poetry, stories or fiction. All the Moorish past of its streets and how well preserved it is. From the impressive Tagus, to the Arab Baths, passing through the New Bridge or the Church of the Holy Spirit, no matter the season, Ronda is always magical and romantic.
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