The National Police have arrested eight members of an organised gang whose main activity was stealing from cars parked at shopping centres, golf courses and hotels along the Costa del Sol.
Nine ‘Q’ flags for the Costa del Sol
The ‘Q’ for ‘Quality’ flags will fly on nine beaches on the Costa del Sol this summer with the awards ceremony being held on June 5th.
British sex offenders thought to be targeting Spanish holiday resorts
Police believe that British sex offenders are targeting Spanish holiday resorts with one offender apparently arriving in Spain each day during the summer months.
Recycling campaign along the Costa del Sol
The Association of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol-East has launched a campaign to raise awareness amongst both residents and tourists of the importance of recycling and conservation of the coastline. The initiative will take place at beaches, promenades, plazas, public pools and markets in a total of eleven municipalities.
Uncertain times
A new cloud hangs over the Costa del Sol, amongst other places, as two major northern European markets, Germany and the UK, introduce austerity measures to combat the continuing financial crisis. The UK and Germany account for around 40% of hotel bookings on the Costa del Sol.
To dress, or not to dress, that is the question
Tesco’s in Cardiff, a school and some resorts along the Costa del Sol do seem to have something in common, and that is a concern about the modern trend of ‘anything goes’ when it comes to dressing for the occasion.
Sol Searching
There’s a new book on the shelves, a sort of modern girl’s guide to the Costa del Sol if you like, an enlightening yet light-hearted account of a young girl relocating to Spain to start a new life and maybe, if all goes well, turn a dream into reality. But first, a bit of background on the author. There are …
Domestic tourism appears to be holding up
National tourism to the Costa del Sol appears to be holding up, compensating for a drop in international visitors.
Luxury hotels in trouble
While many see luxury tourism, five-star hotels, marinas and golf courses as the way forward for the industry in many areas of the Costa del Sol, some of the existing five- star hotels are not doing particularly well at the moment.
15 arrested for dealing in stolen vehicles
The Guardia Civil has arrested 15 people on suspicion of being involved in stealing cars in Central Europe and selling them on along the Costa del Sol. Ten of those detained, who include owners and employees of a car dealership, were sent to jail on Friday after appearing in court in Torremolinos. Two others were released after posting bail of …