Costa del Sol Spain

Guardia Civil and local Police from all Costa del Sol Municipalities have launched an “Operation Dispositivo Litoral” along the coast in order to ensure safety for bathers and recreational boat users as well as jet ski riders. The partnership, which also includes the Fiscal and Border Patrols, focuses on detecting and punishing negligent or improper conduct and enforce compliance with …

Malaga Airport is continuing its impressive expansion. It is predicted that it will receive nearly 27 million passengers per year by 2025.  The gateway to Costa del Sol is growing unabated and has already become Spain’s fourth busiest airport. Malaga Airport saw a 7.8% growth in passengers during the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024. According to data …

This summer the Auditorio Municipal de Benalmadena is transforming into a cultural paradise under the stars and is gearing up for an unmissable delight: Maestrissimo.  Set to take the stage as part of the venue’s incredible something-for-everyone 2025 summer season, the unique production by the acclaimed Yllana company promises an evening of laughter, music, and theatrical brilliance. Maestrissimo can be …

Costa del Sol vs. Costa de Almeria vs. Costa Calida. Credit: Creative Commons collage by EWN Spain’s Southern Coast is blessed with sun, so it’s no surprise that many expatriates are interested in moving here. But with three different “Costas” — Costa del Sol (Malaga area), Costa de Almeria, and Costa Calida (Murcia area) — how do you choose where …

The 39th Mijas Theatre Festival will take place from Thursday, 24 July to Sunday, 27 July at the Municipal Auditorium of Mijas Pueblo. It is a great opportunity for an evening filled with free performances in the open air. The acclaimed theatre group Yllana will present humour and music as well as a social commentary. Yllana opens the festival with …

Antonio Banderas, who directed the sold-out triumphant debut of Godspell in 2022, will now direct a colorful revival at Teatro del Soho CaixaBank Malaga. The show is set to begin on 30 October. This remake of the 1970s Broadway hit, which is based on John-Michael Tebelak’s novel and features music and lyrics from Stephen Schwartz will captivate audiences during its …

A wildfire erupted in the Fuente del Acebuche area of Alhaurín el Grande, near Alhaurín Golf, but was successfully extinguished by a huge firefighting effort, according to the Andalusian Forest Fire Service (INFOCA) of the Andalusian Emergency Agency. The fire broke out around 2pm at this municipality in Valle del Guadalhorce, prompting a quick response from INFOCA teams that were …

Two of the latest posters in Malaga. Malaga City, as the summer holiday season peaks reaches its peak, has launched an updated campaign called “Improve Your Stay”, which urges tourists to follow a list of 10 behaviour guidelines designed to curb disruptive behavior.  Malaga is currently one of the most fashionable European cities to visit and is cracking down on …

The Birra & Art Festival is set to return to the Recinto Ferial de Los Nadales in Benalmadena Pueblo from July 17 to 20, with four days of craft beer, live music, and delicious food.  From 7pm to midnight each night, and 2am Saturday, the festival will offer over 35 types of local and foreign artisanal beers. This is a …

A roasting heatwave is set to sweep across the Costa del Sol on Friday, July 18, with temperatures nearing 40°C as the terral wind arrives, bringing the heat from the centre of the country, according to the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET). An orange alert for extreme heat has been issued for the Sol region, including Malaga city, and the Guadalhorce …