If you need any evidence that Marbella is proving resistant to the economic gloom that has dominated many life’s for the last 18 months then here it is…

A breath taking 18 new Ferrari’s have been sold by the C de Salamanca showroom in Marbella since January accounting for 30 per cent of the Italian super car total sales throughout Spain between January and August this year.

However it seems that it’s not just Marbella that’s enjoying the good times with sales of Ferrari’s in Spain increasing by 5.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. Madrid remains the no.1 location for most Ferrari owners, while Barcelona and Marbella are level at second in the list of buyers.

This fabulous luxury  villa in Nerja sleeps 10 and has sea views across the Ladera Del Mar bay. The south facing villa has a host of leisure facilieis including a pool lounge, with flat screen TV/DVD/Sky, pool table, marble furniture, a bar and sofa beds. The villa also has a large private swimming pool with a sun terrace complete with sun loungers, patio furniture & bbq.

There are three very generously sized bedrooms with the master bedroom including a kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom, bedrooms two and three have further twin beds with a family bathroom including a walk-in shower.

This luxury villa in Marbella is so special we wanted to showcase it on the blog. The four bedroomed Villa El Messidor is set in beautiful spacious gardens and has its own large private swimming pool. Situated on the doorstep Puerto Banus this villa is ideally located for anyone wanting to enjoy a fabulous holiday in one of Europe’s most exclusive resorts. The villa has 350m² building with a land/garden of 1000m².

If you’re considering a holiday to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol then don’t miss out of this fantastic townhouse which sleeps up to 10 guests.

This stunning holiday home offers spacious living space and 3 twin bedrooms, one master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two bathrooms with showers, WC & hand basin. The townhouse has been furnished to a very high standard and has a through lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, private 3m x 2m plunge pool with tiled patio area, sun loungers and patio table and chairs with sun canopy.

With very competitive weekly rental prices this really is a gem of a holiday home in the beautiful resort of Fuengirola.

Planning a holiday in Torre del Mar? Take a look at this stunning two bedroom holiday apartment in Caleta de Velez, Torre Del Mar.

This lovely apartment is ideal for a family of four with a double bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. There is a bathroom and a separate shower room. One of the apartments best features is a fantastic south west facing balcony with brilliant views of Marina of Caleta de Velez and the bay of Torre del Mar. The apartment also benefits from a modern fully fitted kitchen.

The apartment is part of a quiet private complex with a larged shared swimming pool and a seperate childrens pool. The nearest beach is only a short 5 minute walk away.

Owners of holiday homes on the Costa del Sol will need to be aware of new laws being introduced to owners of furnished holiday homes which may affect their ability to take advantage of the financial benefits of owning a holiday home. The change will mean that in order to take advantage of these benefits such as offsetting excess property expenses their rental home must be rented out for a minimum of 105 days per year, compared to 70 under current legislation.

As a result of this change being introduced it’s important for holiday home owners to ensure their property is rented out for as many rental days as possible. When it comes to advertising a holiday home online it’s important to find the channels that offer the best return at the lowest cost. That’s why we’ve made our advertising packages on Costadelvillas such great value with annual advertising costs for new advertisers just £49.99 per year and any additional homes can be advertised for just £39.99.

If you’re planning to drive to Spain, or drive a hire car in Spain it’s worth checking out the Spanish driving laws before heading to the Costa del Sol to ensure you don’t get caught out. There are one or two rules that might take you by surprise and a recent survey carried out by Sainsbury’s Finance found out that as many as one in three Brits could be breaking the law when driving in Spain.

One rule that is often overlooked is the importance of carrying a warning triangle in your car at all times in case of a breakdown. Another unusual rule affects drivers that wear spectacles, who must have a spare with them in their car at all times in case the original pair become damaged.

Kerry Katona announced that she will be closing her Facebook account whilst on holiday in Marbella last week. The former star of girl band Atomic Kitten was enjoying a break on the south coast of Spain when she spoke out about her fustration caused by people impersonating her on the social media website.

If you’re heading to the Costa del Sol and flying from Bristol Airport you could be in for a surprise when you check-in. The airport is now home to George the donkey one of forty decorated donkeys created as part of an initiative by Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier.

But don’t panic it’s not a real donkey! In fact the animal is made from fibreglass and resin and has been painted by local artist Nina Kleinzeller who was inspired to dress him in a 1930s style bathing suit.

The hit Channel 4 TV series Embarrassing Bodies is heading to the Costa del Sol as part of the new series. Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Pixie McKenna and Dr. Dawn Harper will be filming in Fuengirola at Playa de los Boliches on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of August.

Members of the public can ask the doctors any questions they may have about anything that may be worrying them or causing embarrassment.  They will also be looking for volunteers to help out with some fun demonstrations over the two days – including free sexual health tests.