North Korean Officials Visit Spain to get Beach Resort Inspiration

North Korean Officials Visit Spain to get Beach Resort Inspiration

Leader Kim Jong-Un

North Korea is known for doing things their own way and locking themselves out from the rest of the world. It seems the only time we hear from the country is when they are attempting to push their latest propaganda.

Even the North Koreans are willing to admit they aren’t the best at everything however, which is why the nation is known to (unofficially) import computers, cars, and wines from around the world.

While one could hardly import their own ready-made beach resort, North Koreans are doing the best they actually can do; which is sending20 officials off to the Spanish resorts of Salou and Benidorm in order to learn from the best how to deliver great tourism.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Dear Leader Kim Jong-Un is looking to build a Mediterranean-style resort in the North Korean coastal city of Wonsan.

The North Korean embassy of Madrid did indeed confirm officials enjoyed a fact-finding road-trip along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, stopping in Benidorm; where officials were reportedly amazed by the dimensions of the famous holiday parks and towers of the resort.

The officials also cited the Marina d’Or tourism complex of Orpoesa del Mar as being the closest thing to what North Korea are planning to build in Wonsan. They say that the new resort in the country is to be aimed at both domestic and international markets.

The 20 officials from North Korea are said to have visited Barcelona but were reportedly unimpressed with the architectural and cultural highlights of the city; rather they focused on the beaches that surround the edges of the city.

A spokesman from the embassy said that they were so focused on the beaches because that is what they were most interested in.

The history-based theme park Terra Mitica of Benidorm might serve as an inspiration for North Korea, however, as they said that it might be a good idea to create a theme park that shows how North Korea achieved perfection.

The embassy said that the delegates loved seeing how the theme park recreated Mediterranean civilisations, and felt it would be interesting to apply the concept to a theme park of their own; perhaps one covering Asian civilisations.

All that’s left now is to wonder how the delegates will eel after seeing the glitz, glamour, and individual wealth of areas such as PuertoBanús and the Costa del Sol.

Seaside Resort, Inland, or the City? The Choice is Yours With Spanish Property

Seaside Resort, Inland, or the City? The Choice is Yours With Spanish Property

The choice where to live in Andalucía is endless

Malaga has undergone an incredible transformation in the past few years; taking it from an airport hub to one of the premier cities in the world. The change has been welcome news for the Andalusians. They spent far too long watching their second-largest city being criminally overlooked by tourists, the media, and even their fellow Spaniards. It seemed everyone was more interested in the (admittedly beautiful) vistas and the rich history of cities such as Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, and Sevilla.

Malaga has managed to become a genuine attraction of its own though, and a real choice for people interested in buying a home in southern Spain. The city offers lower property prices than can be found in the rest of the Costa del Sol, and there are amenities all over the place to make for comfortable living.

With this said, Malaga remains as Spanish as can be. It is a city that is often loud and brash. If you have plans of living in Spain, then you should understand what you’re getting yourself in for and what you expect from the overseas life. The good news is that the Costa del Sol offers and appeals to all personalities. There’s room for everyone, from the introverted to the outgoing, and from the cautious to the ones eager to dive headfirst into life abroad.

If you want to live in the Costa del Sol, then you essentially have three choices; living on a seaside resort, in a city, or on an island. So, which one is right for you?

If you love the outdoors, then you want to head inland.

The Costa del Sol is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of hills and mountains. This photogenic backdrop looks incredible when you’re living at sea level. Even so, you will have to go into the hills for yourself to see what’s really on offer. The landscape is dotted with tiny whitewashed villages that take you back to a bygone age, giving you a taste of the “real Spain” – cute bakeries, quiet plazas, dusty bodegas, and some small but clean housing.

The true appeal of living on the Spanish inland can be found beyond the small clusters of Spanish life. The landscape offers beautiful and impressive sights such as lakes and forests, but what is really appealing is the relationship the Spanish have with their surroundings. The Andalucían inland is ideal for those who want to hike, trek on horseback, ride their bikes, or simply just surround themselves with the peace and quiet of nature.

If you love culture, then the city is right for you.

Even though we feel it’s obvious, we also feel it has to be said; there are many positives about the Costa del Sol, but it has a serious lack of historical culture. You can find Old Towns in Estepona, Marbella, and San Pero, but Malaga is where you want to go for major architectural sights. From the Bullring to the hilltop castle of Gibralfaro, Malaga is jam-packed with history.

This taste of history is pushed to the next level as the backstreets of the city are packed with museums, bars, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. The city is a sprawling metropolis that offers something good for everyone. Don’t forget that there is a beach running alongside it, making for the ultimate cherry on top.

If you want fun in the sun, then head for a seaside resort.

There is so much choice when it comes to property along the Costa del Sol it’s enough to make your head spin. You have Marbella, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Benahavis, Manilva, San Pedro, and Benalmádena. All of these locations have their own charms, leisure facilities, urbanisations, and nightlife. Each of these places is also likely to appeal to absolutely everyone from full families to retired couples.

If you’re looking for a combination of beachside living and spacious, affordable accommodation, along with easy accessibility to the rest of the Costa del Sol, then you want to live on the coast. Another positive for the coast is that – as it has always been the perennial favourite of many British and other expats – there are plenty of international schools and sports clubs. It’s also the easiest place in Spain for those with little to no knowledge of the Spanish language to settle in and adjust to.