Costa del Sol

Walking Football in Spain, now in its 8th season, is a sport aimed at people in their 50s who want to kick around with other people, like we did when we were kids, but without the intensity or competitiveness that we once had. Are you good at football? “Are you good at football?” “No. “Terrible,” is my response. “Perfect! You …

Beach yoga and breakfast at Estepona. Credit: @zinziyoga Are you looking for a way to begin your weekend in peace? Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with a morning of relaxing yoga and breakfast at Malva Beach, Estepona on Saturday, June 21. The event begins at 9am. It is open to everyone. This gentle beach session is for everyone, whether …

Wedding drama as access to church blocked Credit: Dmitry Zvolskiy The voicemail of a priest from Benalmadena went viral. He is critical of the mayor’s public works in the historic center during summer wedding season. Father Jose Morales is a local priest who was clearly frustrated by the audio. It has been widely distributed on WhatsApp and social networks. He …

You will be amazed at the Costa’s vibrant life. We welcome tourists, friends, and family to our haven. One thing gets overlooked in all of this. We will be unable to receive any visitors, family or friends. Simple enough. Many of your loved ones are either gone or have moved away. When you’re alone, the fact that many people are …

Within minutes, emergency services — including police, ambulance, and fire crews — arrived at the scene as traffic quickly came to a standstill. Initial eyewitness reports indicate that a lorry flipped over while crossing the A-7 bridge. The vehicle completely blocked the road, and caused immediate traffic congestion in the area. As drivers try to avoid the situation, nearby streets …

Underwater cleanup in Sotogrande. Credit: Real Club Marítimo de Sotogrande Sotogrande’s celebration of World Oceans Day was marked by an impressive display of community involvement and environmental care. More than 200 volunteers removed 500 kgs of waste from the coastline and seabed. Organised with the help of San Roque Town Hall by Sotogrande S.A. Puerto Sotogrande Fundacion Navega Royal Maritime …

Mijas council has approved a budget during its latest plenary session, setting aside over €1 million to bolster the municipality’s security and emergency services.  The massive investment is expected to strengthen local police, fire services, and civil protection in order to address complaints about a long-standing shortage and improve operational capability. The funds will go towards the purchase of body …

Debts paid – taxes down. Estepona government. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona In a landmark achievement, the Costa del Sol town of Estepona has officially reached ‘zero debt’ after paying off over €300 million, paving the way for what Mayor José María García Urbano has described as “the largest tax reduction in the town’s history.”  This landmark, as certified by municipal …

Tarik Wildman’s sudden death, 65-year-old British Wine Tycoon, Socialite and Vintage Car enthusiast, left a hole in the hearts of friends and family around the globe.  He was found dead in his villa at the exclusive La Virginia residential area in Marbella just hours after he returned from an Italian car rally. Wildman is said to have died peacefully, in …

Guardia Civil cracks phone fraud network. Credit: Ministerio del Interior de España Malaga has dismantled a large-scale VAT fraud network linked to mobile phones sales. The criminal network is believed to have dodged over €20 million in taxes since 2019 by operating through more than 20 companies and phone shops across Spain. Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency conducted 23 …