Bookings for berths in Andalusian ports are almost completely full.  According to the association Marinas de Andalucía, predictions are for 100 per cent at some harbours, according to a survey of its members managing over 9,000 berths. The association Marinas de Andalucia predicts that up to 40 boats per day will arrive in some ports, while the average is 8-9. …

The Costa del Sol’s marinas are preparing for the busiest summer ever, following a booking boom that has seen some ports sold out. For the summer of 2019, top marinas in the region report occupancy rates between 85% and 100 percent. British owners continue to dominate bookings, alongside their French counterparts. Manuel Raigón, president of Marinas de Andalucía – which …

Get the Editor’s Digest free This weekly newsletter features the favourite stories of Roula Khalaf Editor at The Financial Times. The UK and Spain are close to reaching a deal on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit situation, which is one of the few outstanding issues created by Britain’s exit from the EU. Gibraltar is in limbo ever since Brexit took effect early 2020. …