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History of Medplaya Pez Espada – Medplaya 50
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Medplaya 50 / History of Medplaya Pez Espada

1959

inauguration of the hotel pez espada

31st May 1959 the Pez Espada Hotel opens its doors, considered the first luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol.

inauguration of the hotel pez espada

May 31, 1959 the Pez Espada Hotel opens its doors, considered the first luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol.

60’s and 70’s

FIRST events

The hotel is classed as en emblematic and an innovative hotel in the area, where Kings, Heads of State, Princes, Prime Ministers and countless famous people from old Europe and the United States stay.

1964 anecdote

Frank Sinatra is staying at the Hotel Pez Espada during the shooting in Malaga of the film ‘Von Ryan’s Express’. His controversial stay at the hotel inspired the name of the current Swordfish bar ‘Frankie’s Café’.

1968 anecdote

The Pez Espada hosts the presentation of Nina Ricci’s autumn-winter collection of models.

FIRST events

The hotel is classed as en emblematic and an innovative hotel in the area, where Kings, Heads of State, Princes, Prime Ministers and countless famous people from old Europe and the United States stay.

1964 anecdote

Frank Sinatra is staying at the Hotel Pez Espada during the shooting in Malaga of the film ‘El Coronel Von Ryan’. His controversial stay at the hotel inspired the name of the current Swordfish bar ‘Frankie’s Café’.

1968 anecdote

The Pez Espada hosts the presentation of Nina Ricci’s autumn-winter collection of models.

1971

Torremolinos Grand Hotel

Angel Palomino publishes ‘Torremolinos Grand Hotel’.

Torremolinos Grand Hotel

Angel Palomino publishes ‘Torremolinos Grand Hotel’.

1986

affair

Avoiding any injuries as the hotel was evacuated, the hotel suffered an ETA attack with a bomb on the second floor.

affair

Avoiding any injuries as the hotel was evacuated, the hotel suffered an ETA attack with a bomb on the second floor.

1987

Hotel Expansion

An extension of the hotel is carried out, constructing an annex building, preserving the initial structure of the Hotel.

Hotel Expansion

An extension of the hotel is carried out, constructing an annex building, preserving the initial structure of the Hotel.

2002

Reforms

A hotel refurbishment is carried out, in which an important part of the flooring, columns, decoration and painting are restored respecting the original project of the hotel.

Reforms

A hotel refurbishment is carried out, in which an important part of the flooring, columns, decoration and painting are restored respecting the original project of the hotel.

2006

Andalusian Historical Heritage

The Regional Government of Andalusia classified the Hotel as “Andalusian Historical Heritage”.

Andalusian Historical Heritage

The Regional Government of Andalusia classified the Hotel as “Andalusian Historical Heritage”.

2009

The Pez Espada Hotel and its contribution to the tourist development of the Costa del Sol

Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hotel and presentation of the book “The Pez Espada Hotel and its contribution to the tourist development of the Costa del Sol”.

The Pez Espada Hotel and its contribution to the tourist development of the Costa del Sol

Events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hotel and presentation of the book “The Pez Espada Hotel and its contribution to the tourist development of the Costa del Sol”.

7th November 2014

Director of the hotel, Sr. Francisco Núñez

Farewell to the Director of the hotel, Sr. Francisco Núñez, due to early retirement after having worked in the hotel since 1967 (47 years).

Director of the hotel, Francisco Núñez

Farewell to the Director of the hotel, Francisco Núñez, due to early retirement after having worked in the hotel since 1967 (47 years).

9th November 2015

Aehcos Award for Tourist Trajectory

Presentation of the “Aehcos Award to the Tourist Trajectory” to Mr. Narcís Codina Surós, President of Med Playa.

Aehcos Award for Tourist Trajectory
Presentation of the “Aehcos Award to the Tourist Trajectory” to Mr. Narcís Codina Surós, President of Med Playa.

June 2016

New Junior Suites

Addition of Junior Suite building adding even more comfort and luxury to the Hotel Pez Esapda. 30 Junior Suites offering spacious accommodation, full sea view and a hottub on the balcony provide an extra category of service for the hotel.

2015-2017

Sr. Miguel Jimenez is the Manager of the hotel

Sr. Miguel Jimenez is Manager of the hotel after a prestigious career working for MedPlaya and as the Hotel Manager of the Hotel Bali for many years.

2017

New Manager Sr. Francisco Ruano

Sr. Francisco Ruano becomes Manager of the Pez Espada and continues to take the hotel Pez Espada to even greater successes.