In recent years, local authorities have invested millions in enhancing the Costa del Sol’s walkways. Their star projects are the Senda Litoral de Málaga (Málaga Coastal Path), a modern boardwalk that extends from Maro (Nerja) at the eastern end of the Coast to Manilva in the west, and the Gran Senda de Málaga (Great Málaga…

One of the main attractions of buying a property in Marbella and other parts of the Costa del Sol is the area’s exceptional beaches. Home owners are able to enjoy not only the white sands and azure waters of the Mediterranean but also a diverse array of associated amenities and services including the Coast’s popular…

One of the most obvious attractions of spending the Christmas-New Year season on the Costa del Sol is its pleasant winter climate. Most days throughout December and into early January are not only highlighted by sunny blue skies but also temperatures that mean residents and tourists alike can enjoy a full array of outdoor activities….

The quandary of daylight saving (or “summer time”) attracts impassioned debate. Some people welcome the seasonal adjustments, being keen to take full advantage of day-time sunny hours. Others, however, are vehemently opposed, arguing that the disruption to their sleep patterns and daily schedules isn’t justified by the benefits. The debate can even become quite bizarre…

September is always one of the favourite months for people who have already made their home in Marbella, or visit regularly throughout the year. The peak-season tourists have left, the thermometer has dropped to more pleasant daily temperatures, and it’s a great time to head inland to visit one of the Costa del Sol’s many…

Beaches are an essential component of Marbella’s DNI. With the municipality extending over 40 kilometres of coastline, from Elviria in the east to Puerto Banús and San Pedro de Alcántara in the west, the beach is a key focal point of Marbella’s highly-coveted lifestyle, especially during the summer season and the pleasantly moderate warm months…

Marbella’s renowned party scene is in full flow this month, with the music festival season signalling the start of another hugely entertaining summer for residents and visitors alike. Earlier this year we gave a sneak preview of some of the main cultural and sporting events scheduled for the Costa del Sol in 2023, and since…

Back in 1988 when Valderrama hosted the first Volvo Masters, the popularity of golf in Spain was only just starting to flourish. The Costa del Sol was already well-known internationally as one of Europe’s most popular golf destinations, with its most venerable course, Parador de Málaga, having been inaugurated back in 1925. The area’s first…

Deciding to buy a property on the Costa del Sol is an easy choice. As one of the world’s premier holiday and residential-tourism destinations, this Mediterranean hotspot is at or near the top of millions of people’s dream home wish-list. Once that initial decision has been made, however, homebuyers will need to consider some more…