Tourist tax backlash

THE Costa del Sol’s Department for Tourism has rejected a plan from the European Union to hit non­EU tourists with an additional tax fee.

The president of Turismo Costa del Sol, Francisco Salado, rebuffed EU plans on Monday, February 20 saying they are “totally against this type of tax,” asking the EU to “leave tourism alone,” adding that tourism already works very well as it is.

Speaking to journalists, Salado explained that tourism is a crucial economic force for Andalucia and criticised the

IN a bid to tidy up the port the Andalucian Regional government has confirmed that a mammoth €1.9 million will be invested for various improvements to the port in Estepona.

The sum of €1.3 million is planned for work on the shipowners’ quarters, shades and photovoltaic panels.

To this amount, must be added the €592,000 that was earmarked for the dredging of

Rebuffed the EU plans.

EU, saying their actions are costing EU member states money.

The tax has been suggested for some time by the EU, who could bring the scheme into motion by November this