13 October 2026 · Reported actuals
Málaga airport passes 22 million passengers in nine months
Aena recorded 22,129,948 passengers at Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport from January to September 2026, up 6.6% year on year. September alone reached 2.81 million. Passenger movements indicate connectivity and travel activity; they are not a forecast of rental demand for an individual home.
Aena 2 October 2026 · Provisional actuals
Spain’s international tourism remained strong through August
INE’s provisional figures put international tourist arrivals at almost 70.4 million in the first eight months of 2026, 5.4% above the same period in 2025. These national figures provide travel-market context, rather than a measure of demand in one Costa del Sol development.
Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)