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Madrid and Lisbon Move Closer with New Cross-Border Bridge
A new €24 million bridge between Portugal and Spain will connect Montalvão and Cedillo, reducing travel distance by about 100 km and improving cross-border connectivity.
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Seven Tourist Rental Complexes Approved in Málaga Amid Regulatory Transition
Málaga city council approved seven new tourist rental complexes in December 2025, reflecting continued activity in the holiday accommodation sector as the city prepares stricter regulations. The approved projects include both new construction and the conversion of existing buildings. One of the most significant is a 27-apartment development on Calle Victoria. Other authorised projects are
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Marbella Chosen as Pilot City for Spain’s Luxury Shopping Strategy
Marbella has been selected as a flagship “pilot destination” in a new Spanish government initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s luxury retail and shopping tourism sector. The project, led by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through its innovation agency Segittur and supported by European Union funding, will use Marbella as a benchmark to develop
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Senda Litoral to Transform Benalmádena’s Coastline with New Promenade and Cliffside Walkway
Benalmádena is preparing for a major transformation of its seafront as the Senda Litoral coastal path extends into the town through two landmark projects designed to enhance accessibility and showcase its dramatic coastline. Work is set to begin in September in Carvajal, where a disused pathway will be upgraded into a nearly 500-metre seaside promenade.
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€650 Million Four Seasons Resort in Marbella Advances with Major Infrastructure Plans
A landmark luxury development on Marbella’s eastern edge is moving forward once again, as new administrative milestones bring the long-awaited €650 million Four Seasons resort closer to reality. Originally announced in 2018 with a symbolic foundation ceremony, the project was hailed as one of Andalucía’s most significant tourism investments. However, progress has been slowed in
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Mijas Invests Nearly €500,000 to Upgrade Beach Facilities
Mijas town hall has announced an investment of €483,685.40 to renovate and modernise beach equipment ahead of the upcoming bathing season. The initiative has been put out to public tender and was confirmed by the councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez, as part of the municipality’s ongoing commitment to improving coastal services. Due to the scale
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Vélez-Málaga Unanimously Approves Construction of 198 New Homes in Town Centre
Vélez-Málaga town hall has unanimously approved plans for the construction of 198 new homes in the town centre, following a vote during the January full council meeting held on Friday 30 January. The decision unlocks the long-delayed UE VM-13 Carretera de Arenas development, located near the La Gloria district, reactivating a project that has been
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Benalmádena Secures €6.5 Million in Regional Funding to Boost Tourism
Benalmádena has received almost €6.5 million in funding from the Andalusian regional government as part of a wider strategy to strengthen and modernise tourism across the Costa del Sol. The investment includes nearly €1.5 million awarded since 2020 through the Munitur programme, along with an additional €5 million allocated via the Destination Sustainability Tourism Plan
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Los Cerros Project to Transform Vicálvaro with 14,000 Homes and Massive Green Areas
Los Cerros is Madrid’s new urban development in Vicálvaro, combining 14,000 homes with a park larger than El Retiro and extensive green areas.
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Madrid to Open €500 Million Mega Shopping Center in Valdebebas with Over 280 Stores by 2027
A €500 million mega shopping center with over 280 stores and a Kinépolis cinema will open in Valdebebas in 2027, becoming the largest in Madrid.