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Málaga Airport Reaches 17 Million Passengers

More than a million passengers in October

So far this year, Málaga Airport has handled more than 17 million passengers, a new record! Additionally, the figure is almost one million more than in the same period of 2016, when the total reached 16,672,776 travellers. The total this year is 17,629,630 travellers spread over a massive 128,796 flight operations. These figures represent increases of Continue Reading

Thank you 2017. Here’s to 2018!

Happy Christmas and 2018 from Marbella For Sale

THANK YOU! Marbella For Sale have had a great 2017 thanks to the efforst of our great team and of course, our clients without whom we would not be here! We thank all who passed by us this year. To all who trusted us to help them buy or sell a property on the Costa Continue Reading

Costa del Sol and Malaga Tourism Breaking Records

Autumn on the coast is signified by a few clouds

During the month of October more than 30 million overnight stays were recorded in hotel establishments across Spain. This represents an increase of 1.1% when compared to the same month of 2016. Overnight stays of travellers’ resident in Spain decreased by 2.2%, while those of non-residents increased 2.6%. The average stay decreased by 0.9% compared Continue Reading

Passenger Numbers Up 7.1% in October

Almost 2 million passengers in October

Málaga Costa del Sol Airport closed October having handled a 7.1% increase in passenger numbers and 7.5% more flight operations than in the same month in 2016. The month saw 1,833,589 travellers and 13,007 flight operations, both impressive numbers for the month of October. This is according to the latest figures from airport network operator Continue Reading

Tourists Still Flooding to Spain in September

Close to 9 million tourists arrived in September

As one of the busiest summers ever drew to a close Spain was still attracting the tourists with over 8.8 million visitors arriving in September. This is an increase of 11.4%, when compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data from the INE. As usual, the UK was the main emitting Continue Reading

Property Prices Fell Slightly in October

Prices are up 3.2% compared to last year

Used property prices fell in Spain showing a decrease of 1.8% during October, to stand at an average of 1,562 euros per square metre. Only seven provinces saw prices increase with Madrid leading with a small increase of just under 1%. The national year-on-year variation was +3.2%, according to data from idealista. Autonomous Communities Second-hand Continue Reading

Spain’s Luxury Property Market is Thriving

Property over 1€ million is in demand

The demand for luxury residential property in Spain shows no signs of slowing down. There is more luxury property available and at higher prices than last year. Property portal pisos.com has analysed the luxury market and the results show that there has been a marked increase in volume of luxury property. 2.22% of second-hand properties Continue Reading

Costa del Sol Has Best Summer Ever!

Costa del Sol had its best summer in 2017

The Costa del Sol had its best summer ever this year with over 7 million visitors and 7,000 million euros of expenditure to beat both previous records. These results summarise the general trend of summer tourism which has been steadily increasing over recent years. Costa del Sol Tourism President Elías Bendodo, said the “professionalism and Continue Reading

Benahavís is Richest Town in Málaga Province

Benahavís becomes richest town in Málaga

Rincon de La Victoria is no longer the richest town in the province of Málaga. The title has been snatched by Benahavís, a small hillside town just outside Marbella, which includes the exclusive developments of La Zagaleta and El Madroñal. Benahavís has increased its average gross revenue by 10% in just one year, to reach Continue Reading

Third Quarter Sees Rental Costs Rise

The price of housing for rent in Spain increased by 0.5% during the third quarter of 2017. This leaves the average price per square metre at 9.4 euros per month. The annual variation is +24%, according to the latest report from Idealista. Fernando Encinar, head of idealista studies, says “The end of summer brings with Continue Reading