WHATEVER happens after Britain Brexits, the Costa del Sol will always be one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations, stresses provincial council or Diputación leader for Málaga, Elías Bendodo.
Between June and September this year, a record 6.2 million tourists from all over the world will have travelled to the province for their summer break – a hike of 10% on last year, according to forecasts.
And the Málaga coast, known as the Costa del Sol, has no fears of becoming ‘overrun’ – the area has managed to move with the times without losing the elements that make it so appealing to visitors, meaning it is very geared up to the record influx, says Bendodo.
This, as well as the weather and top-quality beaches, is what has been bringing Brits to Málaga’s shores for decades and will continue to do so even after the UK leaves the European Union, the Diputación leader argues.
“I’ve issued a message of reassurance on repeated occasions, and am going to continue to do so,” Bendodo says firmly.
“Whatever happens, we’re going to carry on being the British people’s preferred destination – the Costa del Sol has been a firm favourite for UK citizens for many years.”
Initial fears after the UK voted to exit the European Union were that with the falling exchange rate, contracting economy and possible mass redundancies in Britain, one of Spain’s largest tourist markets for its more mature destinations would dramatically shrink.
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