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If you’re living in or visiting Marbella and the surrounding areas and you need a car (or bike) rental, or even want to buy a bike, then consider your search well and truly finished.

Founded in 1998, “Rainbow Rentals” is conveniently located in the centre of Marbella, just a stones throw away from the promenade on Avda. Severo Ochoa quite near Clinica Europa and almost opposite the Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa. The owner, José Antonio has 13 years experience in the trade, surviving through word of mouth and his service is second to none. To give you a better idea of the location, if you walk or drive a bit further, you soon join on to the main street of Marbella, “Ricardo Soriano” where all the shops, restaurants and banks are located.  Read more »

Tourism looks to be one of the sectors that will boost Spain’s economy this year, as forecasts for growth are more than two percent. Around one million more tourists are expected to visit Spain this year, with a vast majority of them being northern Europeans who originally intended to visit regions that unfortunately have become natural or political disaster zones. Of course, these re-scheduled trips are music to the ears of a country which is emerging from a long financial downturn.

Spain is currently the world’s third largest tourist destination behind France and the United States however, experts still say that Spain’s prices need to become more competitive for any sustainable growth to be recorded. Indeed, when compared to other “fun in the sun” destinations like Turkey or Greece, Spain is continually the more expensive option. There are many strategies currently being talked about by the tourism board and one of them is upgrading accommodation and facilities to distinguish Spain as a quality destination for higher-spending visitors.  Read more »

The neat black and white writing printed on the sides of cigarette packets announcing your impending death should you choose to partake of their wicked poison has been around for years, however Spain just recently upped their game in the smoking deterrent campaign. The sight that greeted smokers yesterday from the rows of cigarette packets in estancos across the country was not to be sneezed at, when images depicting extremely graphic smoking-related diseases were revealed to the public.

This drastic measure has come into effect only this week, but the actual deadline to abide by the law that has been passed is May 26th of this year. By this date all cigarette sales must be accompanied by these images, or the tobacconists will risk serious fines.

The question now is, do they really work? Do graphic pictures of smoking-related diseases deter anyone from smoking or do they just look disgusting?  Read more »

Once again, from 21^st to 25^th April, the third pre-owned boat show will be held in the marina of Puerto Banús. An estimated 100 boats, from 17 to 84 feet, are expected to be present at the show supervised by the respected firm Marina Marbella, S.A. This will be a great event for anyone looking for a good deal and great value for money, with the added security of boats being serviced by the professionals at Marina Marbella. All boats will be in the water available for sea-trials. Take advantage of this opportunity and start your boating dream now!

As well as the sale of pre-owned and brokerage boats, Marina Marbella Group focuses on sales, service, importing, exporting and distribution of powerboats and motor yachts of the following brands: Sea Ray, Chris Craft, Azimut, Jeanneau, Dominator, Lazzara and Marquis. Marina Marbella has offices and service facilities in Spain, England, Sweden, Portugal and Morocco.  Read more »

Ronda is a small town famous to tourists from all over the world. It is located about 100km Northwest from the city of Málaga and 50km North of the Costa del Sol in an elevation of 723m in the hillside called Serrania de Ronda. The Old Town or in Spanish just La Ciudad is stamped with moorish characteristics. Since the 5th century the islamic dominated this part of Spain. Ronda was very important due to its elevated situation.

The Old Town is situated on an all around steep sloping plateau and is separated from the younger district called El Mercadillo, through a 100m deep gap called El Tajo, built by the river Rio Guadalevín. There are three ways to cross this gap, the Puente Romano – Roman Bridge, the Puente Viejo – Old Bridge as well known as Puente Arabe – Arab Bridge, and the well known Puente Nuevo – New Bridge, which was built between 1761 and 1793 and is the tallest of all three bridges and still in use for cars. The Puente Nuevo is the main photo object of Ronda.  Read more »