Holy Week in Málaga has been declared a festival of international tourist importance. Every year it attracts thousands of people who come to the city to enjoy the processions and all the cultural surroundings. Holy Week in Málaga is also a source of inspiration for many literary and artistic works.
Author: Michał Misztal
New regulations tighten the fight against “ransomware”. They also apply to holiday rentals and “golden visas”
April 3rd is an important date for property owners in Spain, among whom there are a growing number of Poles. This is because significant changes to the law came into force today. They concern, among other things, ‘okupas’, or the illegal occupation of property without the consent of the owners. This does not actually occur… Continue reading New regulations tighten the fight against “ransomware”. They also apply to holiday rentals and “golden visas”
Spain is abolishing “golden visas”. What does this mean?
“The golden visa”, or residence permit for investors, has been an important element of Spanish policy for years. This is because it allowed foreigners to obtain the right to stay in exchange for investment in the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Spanish government has announced a plan to abolish this programme.
Andalusia is preventing drought. What measures is the region taking?
2023 was the fifth driest on record for measurements. The situation has improved significantly in the last twelve months, with abundant rains allowing numerous reservoirs to fill.
Everything you wanted to know about ‘ransoms’ in Spain [LEGAL ANALYSIS]
The 3rd of April is a very important date for all property owners and future buyers in Spain. On this day, new regulations came into force that will effectively fight the ‘okupas’. You can read about exactly what will change in the regulations in the latest study prepared by the Martinez-Echevarría law firm in Marbella.
33rd GOCC Finale on the Costa del Sol. We broke the collection record again ❤️
The Agnes Inversiones team, with the help and commitment of sponsors – including Polish companies and entrepreneurs, donors and volunteers – once again organised the Finale of the GOCC on Spain’s Sunshine Coast. Today we already know that we managed to beat last year’s record. On the day of the Finale, on the Allegro auctions… Continue reading 33rd GOCC Finale on the Costa del Sol. We broke the collection record again ❤️
Poles are storming Spanish villas and flats [Interview]
Year after year, our compatriots are breaking records in the Spanish property market. In 2024, they purchased as many as 4213 houses and flats on the Iberian Peninsula. Interest in investing on the sunshine coast, the Costa del Sol, is growing all the time.
Forum shopping centre, a breath of Scandinavia on the Costa del Sol
It is not just El Corte Ingles that the Marbella resident lives by. An intimate Andalusian-Scandinavian-style shopping centre has recently opened on the road from the city centre to Puerto Banus. Local olive oil is sold there alongside Norwegian furniture, and for dessert after seafood, Swedish cinnamon is recommended.
Looking for a flat in Malaga? Check out what to look out for
Right from the start we have good news: virtually all of Malaga is a cool and safe place to live. There are only a few areas to avoid, and the only unfriendly neighbourhood is fortunately far from the centre.
Poles are moving to Spain. This is confirmed by further data
In 2024 alone, our compatriots bought more than 4,000 houses and flats on the Iberian Peninsula. Their purpose is various: investment – including for rent, a second home, but also simply a place to live. Indeed, more and more Poles are moving to Spain – further data confirms this.
Andalusian pueblos blancos. 7 towns and villages you must see
The famous pueblos blancos are white villages and towns that are one of Andalusia’s most distinctive features. The lime-painted facades, surrounded by floral decorations and adorned with colourful azulejos (thin ceramic tiles), provide a beautiful contrast to the blue sky and lush Mediterranean vegetation.
Who paved the way for Lewandowski? Polish footballers in La Liga
Twenty-four Polish footballers have played in Spain’s top league to date. The biggest star in this group is, of course, Lewandowski, but in the 1990s several compatriots enjoyed similar status at their clubs. Jan Urban almost single-handedly dealt with Real Madrid and Roman Kosecki with Barcelona.