The Western Costa del Sol is receiving further funding to improve public facilities. The region has already been granted 2 million euros to spend on cleaning the coast line including beaches and promenade areas. The news will be gratefully received by local business owners who have seen a drop in tourist numbers due to the economic downtown. The Costa del Sol is already regarded as one of the best holiday destinations thanks to it’s fantastic weather, endless attractions and general tidiness. Small signs are already starting to show that the economy is making a steady recovery and industry experts predict a growth in 2010 visitor numbers – so things are really starting to look bright for the Costa del Sol.

The Duchess of Alba is one of Spain’s richest aristocrat but she could face losing her Costa del Sol home due to the new law which threatens thousands of homes in the region.
The Spanish government are keen to tidy up the countries coast and the new law states that any land within 100m of a shoreline if public property and bans building within the area. The Duchesses Marbella home has fallen victim to this new law enforcement and she now has eight days to prove that a section of her land which leads to Casablanca beach was built with full legal permissions.

If you’re visiting the Costa del Sol this summer don’t forget that little essential – travel insurance!
Every year British tourists make the mistake of forgetting to take out travel insurance and if you’re unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident whilst on holiday it’s one thing you can’t cope without.
For just a few pounds you can get coverage for your trip to the Costa del Sol. There are many insurers out there but we recommend FlexiCover for reliable insurance and great value cover.

Figures released recently by the UDYCO (Drugs and Organized Crime Unit of National Police of Spain) suggest that the Costa del Sol once dubbed the Costa del crime is cleaning up it’s act and organised crime has reduced.

Organised crime that resulted in arrests included the seizure of over €2million of fake euro notes. Jesús Cachiero the UDYCO chief stated that much of the clamp down centered around stopping foreign gangs that planned to use the Costa del Sol as a base for their criminal activities.

The news is welcome to holiday makers who can visit the Costa del Sol in the knowledge that the region is as safe as ever.

Residents in the Puerto Marina region of Benalmadena have joined forces in an attempt to tackle a 15year long battle with noisy bars and restaurants in the region. However bar and restaurant owners have are remaining resistant and have argued that the Puerto Marina was built with the intention of being a tourist destination and as such any recently risen the local council have stepped in to assure residents that they are closely monitoring the noise levels. residents living in the area should expect an noisy atmosphere, especially during the busy summer months when tourists flock to the Costa del Sol to enjoy the Spanish sunshine.

The main noise is generated from busy terraces where tourist congregate to enjoy food and drinks. As tensions have

Owners of the popular Costa del Sol beach bars and restaurants known as chiringuito’s are planning a protest in Madrid following warnings from the Government that they will face closure  in order to secure the long term future of the local beaches. The owners held a meeting in Fuengirola on Tuesday, and agreed to give the Junta de Andalucía a week to set up ta negotiation panel. The owners also discussed the possibility of a protest in Madrid to highlight their concern. Government officials have stated that should the chiringuito’s be removed from the beach suitable plots will be sought for relocation, but the Costa del Sol chiringuito owners are worried that a quick decision could mean they face having to relocate during the busy summer season.

The sea surrounding the Costa del Sol coast will benefit from a large cleansing operation that will see polluted foam removed from the water. The clean up is scheduled to take place over a three year period and will cost a total of €5.8million. The project will ensure the water on the Costa del Sol is as clear as possible and will be an added attraction for holiday makers looking to visit the region.

A new way to pay for your holiday apartment is being trailed in the Costa del Sol. Rather than renting out the apartment at a set price the rental agency are allowing holiday makers to make an offer to pay as much as they want for the apartment. The idea follows on from restaurant owner Sam Lippert who offered customers that chance to pay whatever amount they wished for their food. The initiative has been taken in an attempt to increase the number of Britons holidaying in the Costa del Sol. The number of British holiday makers visiting Spain has decreased as a result of the poor exchange rate, but with this special offer surely no one can claim they can’t afford to take a holiday on the Costa del Sol!

OK so the economy’s in a recession and normal people are losing their jobs left right and centre. You don’t really need another reminder about the depressing situation we’re currently experiencing. But it’s too late we’ve just done that, so now some good news, you can still afford the holiday of your dreams without paying over the odds.
Renting a holiday home directly from the owner gives you a great chance to cut out the additional costs that incur when booking through an agency. Villas and apartments are available at fantastic weekly rates and many owners are prepared to lower their costs for longer stays. If you’re looking for a great holiday destination with plenty of villas, apartments, penthouses, townhouses and farmhouses to chose from then why not head to the Costa del Sol – the luxurious holiday hotspot on the South coast of Spain. At costadelvillas.co.uk we have a wide range of holiday homes available offering great value all year round.

Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza visited Malaga this week to finalise plans for the new Thyssen museum which will be located in Malaga. The museum will display a range of art taken from it’s current home at the Thyssen museum in Madrid. The initial deal ensures that the museum will display collections until 2025.