Air travel
Malaga Airport breaks all-time annual passenger record with several weeks still to go
In November, the gateway to the Costa del Sol smashed last year's historic figure with time to spare before the end of 2024
Pilar Martínez
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Property
A neighbourhood in this Costa del Sol town is where house prices have risen the most in Andalucía
A new report by the real estate portal Idealista also reveals which parts of Spain have recorded the biggest decrease in property values
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Food and drink
Lots more to this Malaga village than its famous caves: good food too
Benaoján: the huge variety of cured meats and other pork products from its various producers and the molletes from the Máximo bakery are the products with the best reputation in this village in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda
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Environment
Nature given a helping hand in the Sierra de las Nieves
The forest regenerated. Over 16,000 gall oaks and 230 low retaining walls built to prevent flooding in the Costa del Sol, Malaga and the Guadalhorce areas are part of an ambitious plan initiated in 1991. The project demonstrates that it is indeed possible to fight against the forces of nature
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Communty spirit
Mijas revs up for Papanoelada initiative to help support needy families at Christmas
The festive fundraising event will bring together bikers dressed as Santa Claus from all over Andalucía who will parade through the town
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Rail travel
Cheap tickets for Ouigo's high-speed trains between Malaga and Madrid go fast, this is what they will cost
The French operator has announced its high-speed operations will begin on Thursday 16 January 2025 and confirmed the timetable for its new service
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Infrastructure
Spain's transport minister promises to make Costa del Sol train happen
Óscar Puente commits to move forward with the coastal line plan after the opposition criticises "railway chaos"
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Employment
Benalmádena signs agreement to promote access to jobs for people with functional diversity
The employment initiative is a collaboration between the town hall, the local traders’ association and the Anorar foundation
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112 incident
Charred body of person found inside blazing car in Mijas on the Costa del Sol
Firefighters made the grim discovery and the police investigation suggests that it is that of a foreign woman, although an autopsy will be performed to confirm it
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Leisure
Way forward opened for new Rafa Nadal tennis club in Malaga
The company behind the existing racquet centre could step down from operating it which would open the door to a new tender, which the Marbella-based developer Sierra Blanca would hope to win
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What to do
Nao Victoria historic sailing ship docks in Malaga and opens its decks to public for Christmas
This unique replica of the vessel that made the first ever round-the-world voyage will be at Muelle Uno in the city over the festive period
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Food and drink
McDonald's opens new restaurant in Benalmádena and serves up jobs for 40 local staff
Located in the centre of Arroyo de la Miel, the branch has two floors, with the takeaway on the ground floor and the dining area and terraces on the upper level
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112 incident
Impounded vehicles gutted during major blaze at municipal depot on Costa del Sol
Five were completely destroyed and two partially burnt after the fire broke out in the area where vehicles seized by police officers were being stored
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Costa del Sol
500 poinsettias and 13,500 Cyclamen to decorate Costa del Sol town this Christmas
Benalmádena town hall said, "These Christmas plants are a fundamental part of the colour that predominates at this time of year in our most iconic streets and squares"
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Environment
Malaga's new hospital to be largest of those planned in Spain and carbon neutral
The environmental details of the project have been presented at a conference in Bilbao where it was explained that aerothermal energy will produce 93% of the energy for air conditioning and hot water