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"Fall into Festivities: Fuengirola's Salón Varietés Unveils Autumn Alchemy!"

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 "Salón Varietés: Fuengirola's Sizzling Spot Unveils its Fall Follies! Ah, the Costa del Sol! Where sunburns fade but the spotlight at Salón Varietés in Fuengirola never dims. After a sun-soaked siesta, the beloved English theatre is ready to razzle-dazzle its audience come this September. And what's on the menu? A hearty blend of toe-tapping, heart-throbbing, and chuckle-inducing performances. Topping the list is the Salón’s very own spin on the award-winning 'Oklahoma!'. Spoiler alert: Expect a whole lotta swank with a sprinkle of Spank... I mean, Spanish flair! Kickstarting our autumn artsy affair on September 8th is the ever-glamorous Melissa Carver, with 'Viva La Diva'. She'll be serenading us with hits from classics like Carousel, Cinderella, and My Fair Lady. If she's trying to woo us back to the theatre, it's working! Meanwhile, Duncan Whittaker promises to get our 'Summer Holiday' vibes rolling on September 23 with a Cliff Richa...

Costa del Sol's Star-studded Skyline Glows Brighter with Grand Opening of a 27-Million-Euro Luxury Retreat!

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Just when you thought Costa del Sol couldn't possibly sparkle any brighter, the Mett group decided to drop a 27-million-euro cherry on top! Unveiling their premier Spanish venture, this luxurious five-star sanctuary graces Estepona's beachfront with 253 plush rooms, following a significant makeover of the former Iberostar property. This debut doesn't just mark Mett's first Spanish footprint but also its second worldwide, with its inaugural banner fluttering in Bodrum, Turkey. With this move, Mett and the Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) - one of Southern Europe's heavyweight holiday hotel owners, managed by Blackstone funds - show how a bit of vision and a heap of investment can transform a property, enhancing the guest experience. Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) takes the managerial reins of the resort, now christened 'Mett Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella-Estepona'. The design ethos interweaves the simplicity of modern minimalism with the vibrant charm of A...

'Four-Star Fantasia' Unfolds on Marbella's Gilded Promenade as New Hotel Welcomes Guests!

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Raising the bar in luxury beachside stays, Eurostars Oasis Marbella swings open its doors, serving up an indulgent retreat amidst the sizzling energy of Costa del Sol. This is a brand new feather in the cap of the Eurostars Hotel Group, an iconic player in the Hotusa Group line-up, who promises a hospitality experience that's a cut above the rest, just a stone's throw away from the frothy waves. Commanding a prime spot on Marbella's Golden Mile, this sparkling gem of an establishment welcomes guests with 68 rooms that are as sun-kissed as the sands nearby. This grandeur adds to the growing roster of over 40 Eurostars establishments scattered across picturesque Andalucía. No ordinary stay, the Eurostars Oasis Marbella is positioned a breezy five-minute amble from the beach, offering its guests "VIP seats" to stunning sea views. The facilities? Think top-notch gastronomy, a wellness sanctuary, a rooftop solarium for those perfect sunsets, a fitness centre, and a swa...

"Scorching 'Terral' Tango sweeps back to Malaga and Costa del Sol, igniting a blazing yellow alert!"

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Burning Bonanza Returns to Malaga and Costa del Sol: A Tale of Sizzling Sun and Dancing 'Terral' Winds! Hold on to your sunhats and ice creams, folks! Spain's meteorological wizards at Aemet predict a fiery encore as the mercury gets set to perform its summer symphony once more in the province. After a week of roasting under temperatures that surpassed the scorching 40C mark, we find ourselves in the sweltering embrace of July's grand finale. The weather wizards have waved their warning wands, and behold, a yellow alert for high temperatures on Monday! From 1 pm to 9 pm, the western stretch of the Costa del Sol, stretching its sun-kissed arms from Malaga to Estepona, along with the inland valleys of the Guadalhorce, will be simmering with the possibility of reaching 36 degrees! Cue the inevitable sunscreen wrestling and flip-flop frying! But fear not, for we have our weather expert, the wise José Luis Escudero, to help us navigate this temperature tango. "On Monday...

Spain's Summer Sizzler: Tourism Sets the Stage for a Whopping 178.8 Billion Euro Encore

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Spain's Tourism Tango: Booming Business Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Giving GDP a Holiday Cheer In a delightful twist of fate, Spain's tourism sector has embraced a marvellous boom in recent months, twirling its way back to the level of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) it flaunted before the Covid-19 pandemic stole the show. Prepare for some stunning stats: Tourism is set to take a bow, accounting for a resounding 12.6% of the national GDP, perfectly mirroring the figures from the unforgettable year of 2019. These show-stopping numbers equate to a staggering 178.8 billion euros, a jaw-dropping 14% increase compared to the pre-pandemic income, as predicted by the ever-so-reliable tourism employers' association. "Tourism will once again lead the economy's grand performance, just as it did in the pre-health-crisis era," declared the charismatic José Luis Zoreda, the executive vice president of Exceltur, as he unveiled the show-stopping report. But, let us not...

"Sky High Soaring: Malaga Airport Breaks All-Time Passenger Record, Taking Off to New Heights in the First Half of the Year"

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 "Taking Flight to Uncharted Heights: Malaga Airport Sets Record-Breaking Pace, Welcoming Over Ten Million Passengers in Six Months" Hold onto your seatbelts, folks, because Malaga Airport is soaring to new heights like never before! In a feat that defies all expectations, the gateway to the stunning Costa del Sol has shattered records by exceeding ten million passengers in the first half of the year. Talk about taking off on a flying start! Thanks to a strong beginning to the year and unprecedented numbers in April and May, where two million passengers were tallied for the very first time, this vibrant infrastructure has proudly witnessed ten million travellers  passing through its gates between January and June, as revealed by the ever-reliable Aena. But wait, there's more! The operator of this bustling airport on the Costa del Sol gleefully highlights that with last month's incredible traffic, several milestones were surpassed. They managed to break the maximum num...

"Estepona's Beating Heart Welcomes 'Isidora Living': A Fresh Venture Unveiled!"

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"Isidora Living: Where Dreams Meet the Sparkling Shores of Estepona!" Are you ready to embrace the best of both worlds? Introducing Isidora Living, a sensational new project nestled in the heart of Estepona, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the vibrant La Rada beach and a mere five-minute stroll from the town centre . This is your golden opportunity to bask in the sun, sea, and sand, all while making a savvy investment that will have your friends green with envy! This extraordinary development features a range of 102 enchanting apartments and penthouses, boasting 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Step inside and prepare to be captivated by spacious living areas, with sizes reaching up to a generous 102.75 m². Want to savour breath-taking vistas? You're in luck! Expansive terraces extend up to 97.36 m², offering a private sanctuary to soak in the Mediterranean ambiance. Ground floor units even flaunt charming gardens spanning up to 52.03 m², bringing nature's beauty right to...