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Despite the various problems that have plagued Malaga airport, including the volcanic ash cloud and the controllers’ conflict, the airport finished the year with a bang, concluding that in excess of 12 million passengers used the airport in 2010, which represents a considerable 3.8% increase over the previous year.

The launch of the new terminal at Malaga Airport, the T3, (as mentioned in my previous article) has raised the transit of passengers and flight traffic over the past year. Specifically, the airport in the capital of the Costa del Sol operated a total of 105,631 flights from January to December, a 2% increase over the previous year.

This is also the first time since the onset of the economic crisis in 2007 that passengers and flight movements have increased at all. Read more »

Christmas time has well and truly arrived in Spain, but for those of you who think that Costa del Sol and the festive season didn’t really go together through lack of snow and ice… well you’re in for a surprise. From the 15^th December until the 10^th January 2011 part of the Palacio de Ferias in Marbella will turn into an 600m2 ice-rink with unparalleled Christmassy atmosphere, where there will be recreational activities for all ages and a Christmas market where you will be able to buy all kinds of festive goodies. All this will be accompanied a cafeteria, sweet shops and yes, even carol singing! Read more »

With the Christmas season already in full swing, what better way to enjoy the festivities than this?

A Charity Christmas Market will be held in La Cala de Mijas, starting on the 4^th December and continuing for two more days from noon til 8pm every day.

There will be something for everyone, with Christmas goodies and handmade items on sale on stalls set up especially in the boulevard.

Additionally, there will be various performances by international choirs, the Tapas choir and Dutch choir, as well as dance shows by groups such as Stagecoach and FAMA academy.

For the kiddies, there will also be a very special visit by Father Christmas who will give out chocolate and sweets.

For more information, call the Mijas Town Hall on 952 589 010

Costa del Sol Singles is a new Single Club for singles who want to meet by sharing activities and common interests. Because life is more fun that way. In December they offer different Singe Hiking Tours.

GENTLE WALK TO “EL TÁBANO”
Sunday, 5th of December 2010
Meeting point: Church of El Secadero (near Tesorillo) at 10am.
It’s a gentle walk without mayor hills to climb. Duration of the walk approximately 2 and a half hours. After the walk we shall have some tapas at the village. Read more »

Cómpeta is preparing an exciting dance gala which will last for two nights over the first weekend in December. An fantastic line-up of artists has been confirmed for the event which will include a variety of dances – everything from flamenco, ballet and even tap.

It has been announced that the new gymnasium in the secondary school of the town will be the venue. Director and founder of the organisation, Reach4Dance, Ray Rowden, said that the gymnasium was an ideal location with great views for the audience, on top of which there is a separate space for a bar and tapas service.

Amongst those dancers in the line-up will be Matthew Powell, who is presently dancing in the exceptionally successful production of The Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End and ballerina Julianne Rice-Oxley – who will perform a Strauss waltz, a pas de deux from Coppelia and the fabulous routine from Le Corsaire popularised by Fonteyn and Nureyev. Read more »