Obama, midsummer and modern design: June on the Costa del Sol!
A presidential visit and the festivities of San Juan were high on the list of feel good factors that took place in Marbella during the past month. Never boring, always picturesque, interesting and entertaining, the shores of the Costa del Sol still continue to entice visitors and new residents to its door throughout the whole year.
Those setting up a new life here will be encouraged to hear of Marbella’s ongoing buoyant economy, busy property market, and the opportunities to work or create a business in this part of Spain. For lucky tourists the region continues to provide endless days of gorgeous weather, a limitless number of leisure activities and an enviable luxury lifestyle. Read on for details of what has been happening in this area of Andalucía over the last four weeks.
In May Spain went to vote and depending on how you like to cast your vote of course, the news from Marbella in May was very positive, as the local town halls can continue the good work of recent years in terms of economic development and amenities for the community. 
Last month saw the residents and business community of Marbella enthusiastically embrace Europe Day with a reception arranged by the town hall to celebrate long standing trading links with the European Union. With a large multi-cultural working population of over 140 nationalities in the area, it was a great opportunity to invite individuals and organisations to represent each country of origin at the event. 
In April this year news surrounding forthcoming infrastructure and community projects couldn’t have been more positive for Marbella. With Easter behind us and a long summer ahead, there are exciting urban developments in motion and a reassuring report about Marbella’s main hospital, which will be received enthusiastically by both residents and tourists alike.
There was absolutely no need to beware the ides of March on the Costa del Sol this year, as the news was generally positive throughout the month and the weather was consistently bright and warm. Whilst Brexit rumbled on overseas, the European residents in this part of Spain enjoyed many fun and entertaining events and our local businesses continued to prosper.