Representatives of the San Pedro Alcántara and Marbella town halls were present at the recent UK tourism fair, World Travel Market, which ran from November 6th and 7th at the ExCel London. One of the main reasons they were there was to promote sports tourism on the Costa del Sol and […]
Works carried out on San Pedro’s main street, Calle Marqués del Duero, have recently been completed as part of the town’s modernisation programme—its biggest urban transformation in recent years. This main street leads up to the most ambitious works of the scheme set by the town council, with the modernisation and […]
The Pro-Independence Association of San Pedro Alcántara has issued a communiqué in which it confirms that following the latest negative findings by the constitutional courts, its appeal for independence and creation of the Municipality of San Pedro will be dropped. As this was the highest judgement to which they can lodge […]
If you missed the strikes by Spanish licensed taxis in July this year, or like many you have no idea what an Uber actually is, you might not be aware that there is a new taxi service in San Pedro town. Uber has been growing exponentially across the globe for a […]
In recent years we have seen San Pedro Alcántara undergo numerous changes with the addition of the tunnel beneath the town to alleviate the heavy traffic passing through, and the boulevard’s inauguration, which continues to be well maintained and has become a popular meeting point both for tourists and residents. With […]
During the past academic year there were a total of 1,500 students from Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara who benefited from the 99% discount on university fees, with the figure at a provincial level of 14,000, and regional level at 87,000 students. “Studying in Andalucía is a right not a privilege, […]
What were your thoughts on the new San Pedro tourist bus this summer? Was the service helpful? Would you continue to use it next year? If the answer is yes, then does it need improving? The pilot project for the bus came to a close on Sunday 2nd September and […]
A new Wi-Fi station, setup for free on the main San Pedro Alcántara beach is now operational. Set on the actual promenade more less half way down the boardwalk it is between the area of the ‘Moragas’ (barbecue boat area) and the beach of La Salida. Users can recharge their mobile […]
You may have noticed the construction work going on at the entrance to the Avenida Marqués del Duero. Where an old and somewhat neglected section of park stood, a new structure is arising that will look altogether more modern and functional. Once charming, the little park had fallen into disuse […]
The white shelving, bright lighting and product ranges of Primor have now landed on the streets of San Pedro, and this brilliant Spanish retail chain is already doing great business in the town. For all the ex-patriots who have previously lamented the absence of a pharmacy that also sells an extensive […]