A Spanish news provider has claimed that Malaga’s tourism industry is set to enjoy a large boost as a result of two major new transport developments.

While already one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest tourist centres due to its airport, Malaga is now equipped to welcome travellers of other kinds thanks to its new high-speed rail link and maritime station, Sur reports.

Launched at the end of December, the AVE rail service provides a high-speed connection between Malaga and the Spanish capital Madrid, cutting the journey time from over four hours to just two hours 30 minutes.

The speed of the new train, which can reach 350 kilometres per hour, is “dizzyingly impressive” according to Sur, with the AVE described by the newspaper as “a train which the tourism industry can’t afford to miss”.

In addition, the recently inaugurated maritime station will bring more visitors to Malaga by providing a place for cruise ships and other boats to dock. Sur predicts that travel companies will begin to “see the capital of the Costa del Sol as a starting and finishing point for new cruise itineraries”.

“All the statistical forecasts predict that these two new elements of infrastructure will greatly increase the numbers of visitors,” the newspaper concludes.

Tags: Costa del Sol, Malaga