The last day of the month welcomes in celebrations in the form of Andalucía Day, a regional festivity that commemorates the day this part of Spain voted to become an autonomous region of the country. The anniversary is usually spent in the company of family and friends, and people enjoy themselves in various ways: eating delicious Andalusian cuisine, appreciating music and perhaps sampling some Spanish wines.
The beginning of the year can sometimes take a bit of time to gather pace, all the more so in a place that is so strongly focused on the summer as is the case of the Costa del Sol, but this year has got off to a flying start. The good weather has played a great part in brisk demand for holiday bookings in this sunny part of Europe, especially now that the weather is so icy in the rest of the continent.
University of Málaga (UMA) prepares ‘Study of the impact of housing for tourism purposes in Marbella’.
A recent report prepared by the UMA on behalf of Marbella’s City Council has assessed private holiday rentals in the area and how the trend affects tourism and residents.
While elsewhere in the world news outlets were covering a floundering Brexit process during December reports on the Costa del Sol were as cheerful as our weather!
Alongside updates on beneficial community projects readers have been receiving news about a new mango vodka to celebrate Christmas with, and a friendly gorilla finding a new home in Fuengirola.
Here’s an overview of some of the happiest news on the coast this December!
An iconic
sight located at the highest point of Nueva Andalucía, Magna Marbella holds a commanding position both in terms of location and the luxurious quality it represents. The prominent situation ensures breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside, as well as the verdant fairways of the Golf Valley and the Mediterranean Sea that is just a few minutes’ drive from the secure front gates.
