Travel
Ouigo's double-decker, high-speed budget trains bring down Malaga-Madrid rail fares
The French operator's new service started linking the Costa del Sol with the Spanish capital on Thursday
Ignacio Lillo
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Infrastructure
New panoramic lift offering spectacular views of Costa del Sol coastline to open this weekend: these are the hours it will operate
Torremolinos will open the new attraction that will link Parque La Batería with Avenida Carlota Alessandri and the beaches of La Carihuela to the public on Saturday
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Property
The commercial premises on the Costa del Sol that are up for auction with a starting price of just 1 euro
There is also a residential property in Marbella which is going under the hammer with a starting price of 50 per cent of its estimated value
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What to do
This is the date the international fair of the countries in Fuengirola will be held this year
A total of 33 nations will take part in the festivities and there will be new features compared to last year, with the aim of making the popular event more accessible
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Infrastructure
Fuengirola town hall begins comprehensive remodelling of central street
The renovation project is budgeted at 275,106.92 euros and will be financed entirely by the remaining funds of the municipality's 2023 financial year
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Local government
Calls for permanent member of staff at Costa del Sol foreigners' office
The post has been vacant at Nerja town hall since the previous incumbent took early retirement in July 2024 after 37 years in the job
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Environment
Scrapping of legendary Mississippi steamboat finally gets under way in Benalmádena marina
The work to dismantle and remove the semi-submerged Willow will cost around 300,000 euros and may take a month. Its removal will allow the recovery of nineteen moorings
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Economy
Business growth in Malaga keeps the province in top spot in Andalucía
The construction and services industries are driving the most growth
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Tourism
Watch as Costa del Sol pays tribute to hospitality workers in its new tourism campaign
The video will be screened at the Fitur travel trade exhibition in Madrid with the goal of reclaiming the domestic market by winning over Spanish tourists with a greater purchasing power
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Sport
Mijas town hall grants subsidies of more than 726,000 euros to local sports clubs
Funds will cover the operating expenses they have faced during the year, including equipment, travel, hotels and medical expenses, among other things
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Property
Five property experts predict how much house prices will rise in Malaga and along the Costa del Sol this year
Real estate analysts agree that prices will continue to climb, but differ on the size of the increase
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Transport
New Renfe boss is staunch supporter of plan for train service along whole of Costa del Sol
Álvaro Fernández Heredia has until now been secretary general for sustainable transport, a position from which he defended the viability of the project in the face of the initial reluctance from Spain's minister of transport
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Property
How will Spain's hefty new property purchase tax for non-EU buyers affect the Costa del Sol?
Concern abounds in the residential tourism sector with warnings that the announcement alone has already created market uncertainty
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112 incident
Guest arrested after Costa del Sol rental apartment room set on fire
The suspect was captured on CCTV at a service station carrying a plastic fuel can holding several litres of petrol
María José Díaz Alcalá | -
Holy Week
Malaga searches for alternative to wax-removal liquid to avoid slip ups during Holy Week processions
The city's municipal cleaning company, Limasam, has asked the university's chemistry department and the company that supplies the anti-wax product to carry out tests in Calle Larios