Digital taxi service Uber has announced its imminent arrival to the Costa del Sol in time for the summer season.The location based app allows users to hire on-demand private drivers from any smartphone and is currently operating in over 60 countries and 400 cities worldwide. The announcement to expand to the Costa del Sol is a natural progression for the company, being one of the most active tourist destinations in the world with over 12 ... [Read More]
Malaga port authority announce plans to build mega-yacht marina
Malaga city's Port Authority has announced plans to create a marina equipped for super yachts up to 100 metres in length and 20 metres in height.The new marina will serve as a connecting hub for private multimillion dollar mega-yachts sailing the route between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Up to 40 luxury yachts ranging in length between 30 and 100 metres will shortly be able to moor in the marina, which will be situated in ... [Read More]
Beaches along the Costa del Sol to undergo major restoration works in time for summer season
The Spanish Ministry of the Environment released the necessary machinery this week in Marbella to commence emergency construction work on the coasts beaches. The construction will involve strengthening infrastructure along the coastline that have been weakened by this winters diverse weather conditions.According to the committees head council, Manuel Cardeña, the construction work will take place during the month of May in order for the ... [Read More]
Amazon seeking land for new logistics centre in Malaga
American online retail and distribution giant Amazon have selected Malaga in the south of Spain as the preferred location for a new logistics centre. Aiming to provide faster delivery services to the coast and neighbouring regions, the plot of land is set to be at least 10,000 square metres according to El Sur.The company are looking at plots in Malaga, Seville and Jaén but it is understood that Malaga is the preferred location given ... [Read More]
Estepona hotel to receive €150m makeover and converted into luxury all-inclusive resort
Award-winning Ikos Resorts have announced plans to invest 150 million euros into renovating The Princess Hotel in Estepona to open a brand new all-inclusive complex.Launching in May of 2020, Ikos Andalucia will be a welcome addition to an already thriving area that has seen a significant increase in investment over the last 3 years, including Nobu Hotel Marbella.The new resort will have more than 400 rooms and suites across seven ... [Read More]
