Malaga’s Santa Catalina castle is set to be turned into a five-star hotel.

Castillo de Santa Catalina

Constructed in 1932 in a Moorish revival style by the Count of Mieres, the Castillo de Santa Catalina has more than 3,500m² of public areas, gardens and terraces. Currently operating as a 4-star hotel, the historic Malaga landmark has been bought by the company that owns the Hotel Soho Boutique Málaga and an Ecuadorian investment group. The hotel is now …

Multi-million euro go-karting complex to be built in Malaga

Multi-million euro go-karting complex to be built in Malaga

A 50€ million go-karting complex complete with a cinema, events room and a sports museum is set to open on the Costa del Sol in 2020. Dutch sports and leisure investment company Nansen Capital has announced plans to build the sporting complex in Malaga. Working in conjunction with Spain’s Sun Kart, Nansen Capital is currently studying three possible sites in …

No more 30€ bank charges for going overdrawn

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Following a case brought before Spain’s top court, banks are no longer allowed to charge you a 30 euro penalty when your account goes overdrawn. With most peoples monthly bills being paid by direct debit and companies like Iberdrola never taking the money out of your account on the same day each month it’s easy to go a few euros …

Cheaper to buy a home in Spain than to rent?

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According to new calculations made regarding the cost of renting an apartment in 15 major Spanish cities, it is now cheaper to buy a property than it is to rent. In none of the cities looked at did the cost of a mortgage equal more than 31% of an average family’s earnings. report, published by global real estate agency Century …

Plans to repair & reopen Nerja indoor heated pool have begun

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On Thursday, October 24th, 2019 the Board of Trade met to review and decide which company will be given the contract to repair Nerja’s indoor heated swimming pool. The next step in the process before awarding the work will be to go over the technical specifications and consider the cost for the work. Up until now, the swimming pool remained …

Tango Nights – La Porteña Tango: 10 years

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After having taken the “Tango Nights” show to more than 20 countries La Porteña Tango will be at the Nerja Cultural Centre on Friday, November 8th. With a luxurious wardrobe and a great audio-visual staging, the performers will take you on a journey through the history of the Tango. Originating in lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo the tango …

A Chorus Lines opening night sells out within hours

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Within hours of going on sale earlier this week tickets for Antonio Banderas’s A Chorus Line at the Teatro del Soho Caixabank in Malaga were sold out. The 59-year-old Hollywood actor’s production of the popular Broadway show will run starting on November 27th right through until January 19th. The approximately two hours ten-minute show will start at 20:00 Wednesday through …

The Best of Blues and Soul coming to Nerja

Suzette Moncrief

Suzette Moncrief & The All Woman Blusers Debuting as a young singer in New York, Suzette Moncrief had grown up listening to the rhythm and blues bands that were popular in the African-American communities during the 50s and 60s. After singing for various groups Suzette formed her own band and started playing the Manhattan club scene while travelling the world …

Ryanair adds new flights from Malaga

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Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has just announced its summer schedule for 2020 and there are several new routes from Malaga (AGP) Starting next April the no-frills airline will connect the Costa del Sol with Vitoria in Spain’s Basque country with three weekly flights. Palma de Mallorca and Toulouse, France will get two flights a week from Malaga while the Portuguese …

Nerja flamenco show

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Pilar Soto presents her show Myths and Legends, a tribute to great artists of flamenco singing and dance. Portraying famous artists like Camarón de la Isla, Paco de Lucía, and Carmen Amaya. Accompanying Pilar for the flamenco performance will be Fernando Santiago and Cante de Rocio Alcalá. Venue: Nerja Cultural Centre Calle Granada, 45, Nerja, 2978 Date: Saturday, October 19th, …