Alan Wentworth-Harley's Marbella Property Insider

Sun-Soaked Coast Yearns for Vacationers: Costa del Sol Hotels Unleash Deals to Awaken Summer Bookings Slumber Oh, the Costa del Sol, where sun-seekers usually flock like seagulls to a beachside feast! Alas, this year has brought a temporary blip in the coastal merriment, as bookings hit a mid-May slump and have yet to regain their former vigor, despite the looming arrival of July. Fear not, for the tourism boom is still anticipated along these golden shores. Nevertheless, the sluggish pace of reservations has ignited the creativity of savvy business owners, who have concocted enticing deals to lure back the wandering tribe of holidaymakers. Once upon a time, last-minute bookings were devoured voraciously like a tantalizing tapas spread. Alas, their succulence began to wane in mid-May and has failed to recover, leaving us just days away from July's arrival. The hoteliers point fingers at the academic year's final hurdles and the consequential uncertainty surrounding grades, not ...

  Marbella, located in the southern region of Spain, is a beautiful coastal town that attracts tourists from all over the world. With its sunny climate, sandy beaches, and lively nightlife, Marbella is an ideal destination for anyone seeking a relaxing and exciting vacation. In this article, we will discuss some of the things to do and know when visiting Marbella, Spain. Explore the Old Town The Old Town, also known as Casco Antiguo, is the historic heart of Marbella. This charming area is filled with narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and picturesque squares. Here, you can visit the Orange Square, a beautiful plaza filled with orange trees and outdoor cafes, or take a stroll along the Paseo de la Alameda, a tree-lined boulevard that offers stunning views of the sea. Visit the Beaches Marbella is renowned for its stunning beaches, which offer crystal clear waters and golden sands. The most famous beach in Marbella is the Playa de la Fontanilla, a long stretch of sand that is per...

    For the first time, Fuengirola’s beaches have been awarded Q for Quality flags by the ICTE Spanish Touristic Quality Institute.   The flags were raised on Friday 8, in a special ceremony on San Francisco beach, attended by the Mayor Ana Mula Athas.   Well-known swimmer David Mecca and local swimmers Pablo Mira, Maria de Valdes and Salvador Cano will be diving from a yacht 200 metres out to sea and swimming to shore with the flags, which have been awarded for the 7.5 kilometres of beaches between the Castle and Carvajal.   Colour was provided at the event by 200 local school children wearing special t-shirts and carrying banners, who were brought to the beach on the tourist train.   The mayor explained that this was the first time the town had applied for the prestigious flags and expressed her pride that the strict tests had been passed.   “I’d like to stress the hard work put in...