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During the month of September the accommodation in Spain is averagely about 95 € a night. The Spanish Hotels can be found in this month in between the cheapest in Europe, after their prices have dropped 6.8%, passing from 102 € the night in August to 95 € the night in September.
According to the Hotel Price Index realized by the Travel Agency Trivago, the prices for Hotel rooms in Spain are below similar ones in Portugal (102 €), Turkey (106 €) or Greece (112).

Nevertheless, the cheapest countries are Bulgaria with an average of 74 € the night and Poland with 76 €, as opposed to Norway and Switzerland with 160 € and 159 €, respectively, which are the most expensive countries in Europe.
At national Level, San Sebastian is Spain’s most expensive city, with an average of 139 € the night, followed by Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca, with 122 € the night each.

The Airline Air France is considering the option of suppressing the business class in the European flights of short and medium distance in order to give an impulse to more economic tickets. The objective is confronting the lower passenger numbers due to the crisis and the competition of high speed trains and low cost companies.
According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, the airline will decide in October if it will eliminate the business class, what would be effective from 2010.

Sun and beaches are the great offers of Málaga, with 161 km of coastline, where you can find irresistible beaches; from the most bustling ones to the quietest ones. Here we offer you the ten most attractive maritime spots that you should visit during your vacations.
The Costa the Sol is a mayor destination every summer due to its warm climate, tranquil and transparent waters and its richness in landscapes, where we can find numerous beaches between the mountains and the sea.
In the occidental part, with 1.700 meters length we find the Playa de Sabinillas in Manilva with a good number of services and leisure activities. This one is in contrast with the Playa de Artola in Cabo Pino (Marbella) surrounded by vegetation and situated in a protected area denominated Dunas de Artola. It’s golden Sand and moderate waves characterize this nudist beach. Estepona as has well a couple of inspiring beaches, especially the Bahia Dorada, a 700 meters long beach with, chiringuitos, bars and a camping.
A total of 4.400 meters of dark sand and cobbles, tranquil waters and close by vegetation we find at the Playa de Calahonda in Mijas. From early morning until night we find people going for walks along its shore, as it communicates without interruptions with Cala de Mijas.
Another emblematic coastal landscape of Málaga is the Peñón del Cuervo. The golden sand of La Araña extends for 400 meters alongside a semi urban nucleus.
In the more occidental part of Málaga are outstanding the cliffs of Maro. Its more isolated situation gives this place a special charm due to its tranquil ambience. At this beach we have to access walking. Further we find the Playa de Almayate with nearly 3 km of coastline in a natural environment. This is a less frequented beach, very adequate for relaxing and enjoying some spectacular sunsets away from the bustle and contamination of the city.
Nerja is another coastal destination to where we can escape. Here we find a more familiar ambience in a picturesque environment with a great offer of services like sunshades, telephone, nautical hire, parking spaces, chiringuitos, bars and close by Restaurants. Nerja offers as well cultural alternatives as for instance visits to the emblematic caves.

Closeby the village of Chaquete we find the Playa de Algarrobo, with a high occupancy and close to an urbanized area with tall buildings; ideal for practicing nautical sports due to its moderate waves and its length of nearly one kilometre.
Close by as well we find the Playa de Wilches in Torrox. This one is another of the calm beaches where we can enjoy a spot with little occupancy.

This cultural event will be celebrated from the 9th to the 13th of September in Benalmádena, Costa del Sol. Besides the possibility of purchasing articles there will be as well performances.
The streets of Benalmádena will turn in a meeting point for those who are fond of the Arabian culture, as this locality will welcome for the second consecutive year the zoco Ben-Al-Mádena. This way the calle Real, the Plaza de España and the Jardines del Muro will transform from 19.00 until 01.00 h into an authentic bazaar where visitors and tourists will be able to get familiar with this culture.
The event, which pretends to be the great Fiesta of the summer, counts with numerous artisan products, articles and performances as for instance belly dancing and other traditional presentations. On the other side there will be different spaces dedicated to gastronomy with tea and sweets. As well there will be several activities for children with handicraft workshops where they will be shown to elaborate figures with clay and baskets.
The town hall has as well indicated a close by car park in order to facilitate the access for visitors.
So, there is no excuse for not visiting the emblematic spots of Benalmádena and get carried by away by the magic Arabian world.