A whistle-stop tour of Spain’s lovely collection of beaches sounds like a pretty decent way to spend your holiday, but that’s easier said than done. As it stands, those wanting to travel between the Costa Del Sol’s two major resorts are most likely to opt for a rideshare, which is hardly fun in the heat, or good for the environment.
But excitingly, that could all be about to change. Plans have been proposed for an extension of a route along the Costa Del Sol which would finally connect Malaga and Marbella.
It’s no surprise that the Costa Del Sol, which literally translates to the ‘coast of sun’, is most famously known for its beaches. However, the region is also home to some wonderful Mediterranean towns, theme parks, and hiking destinations.
The proposition, which has been put forward by engineers, railway experts and commuters, would make exploring Spain’s sun-drenched southern coast a hell of a lot easier, and journey times could be as little as 45 minutes.
A comprehensive plan by railway experts shows a route running through the Guadalhorce Valley, with options for both an inland passage and one passing through coastal destinations.
But the train won’t just be a plus for tourists. Like lots of places in Europe aiming to make their destinations more livable places for locals, this new service will benefit them too.
‘It [the rail line] helps to structure the province in terms of population,’ says train driver Pablo Martin, according to Sur in English, ‘It solves housing problems as it is cheaper inland and it encourages social integration for people who live in remote areas.’
This proposal still needs approval, but much like these new tourist trains in Italy, or this brand-new luxury train service between Paris and Portofino, it could soon be another notch in Europe’s ever-growing train belt.
Did you see that Italy and Germany will soon be linked by a new high-speed train?
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