Costa del Sol

Marbella’s moragas (barbecue boats). Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s beach barbecue stations (known as “barcas of moragas”) are being renovated through an art project. The aim is to unify and make them recognisable by their visual identity, which is tied to local maritime heritage. You can also find out more about the following: plan hopes to transform These traditional barbecues …

Almuñecar is set to heat up with authentic blues vibes on Friday, February 6, as the acclaimed project and legends in the making, Ten Believers, under their London Blues banner, take the stage at the Casa de la Cultura. The two-piece blues band promises a night of soul-stirring songs and raw emotion. They deliver a powerful mixture of classic and …

It’s become a household word in southern Spain amongst expats, celebrities and tourists alike. Now entertainment juggernaut La Sala – the prime spot for a legion of Premiership footballers, celebrities and captains of industry – has reached its 15th birthday. This week the Puerto Banus flagship restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary with a big bash. Since its opening in 2010, …

Storms have caused a road closure on the A-7 between Fuengirola & La Cala de Mijas. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas In a united push, the mayors of Estepona, Mijas and other towns in the Costa del Sol demanded that the central government of Spain fix the severe potholes on the A-7, a vital artery. The A-7 motorway’s deteriorating condition has …

Concerned residents of Estepona, on the Costa del Sol have alerted the local media and their neighbours to the disappearance last Monday of Kevin Walsh. Walsh was a British and Irish national who had disappeared. Details Full name: Kevin Walsh Age: 57 Nationality: British/Irish Height: 1.90 metres Weight: 90kg (solid build) Features: Bearded, bald and blue-eyed Clothing: Probably grey sweatpants …

A BRITISH family has voiced outrage after torrential rain repeatedly caused sewage to spill outside their Marbella home — despite shelling out nearly €10,000 for plumbing work intended to prevent such incidents.  San Pedro de Alcantara expats say that the problem persists despite little action by the town hall. They are concerned about the public health and infrastructure of the …

On January 27, 2026 a heroic intervention prevented tragedy when a loose Belgian Malinois attacked two children in San Pedro Alcantara. A local man, out for a run, Iván, risked his life to rescue them, sustaining serious injuries in the process. The incident has again raised concerns about dogs running loose in public places and the importance responsible pet ownership. …

Firstly, there was opposition at the local level. Authorities in Cádiz and Málaga resisted losing territory and influence. Photo credit Tudoran Andrei/Shutterstock In 1969, in the last years of Francisco Franco’s regime, Spanish officials considered creating a province that would have united towns surrounding the Campo de Gibraltar area. Though the proposal did not come to fruition it remains an …

POLICE officers on the Costa del Sol recently arrested seven individuals and seized an arsenal of ammunition and weapons after two shootings that occurred between rival families. Over 50 officers from Malaga’s Policia Nacional branch took part in an organized raid this morning on two properties in Marbella. The officers found two real guns, ammunition, fake firearms, large sums of …

Valentine’s Day: A great way to start the day Credit: ADANA The Estepona charity ADANA invites the community to swap the traditional Valentine’s Day box of chocolates for a fuzzy ball of love, a pair of walking boots and a pair of walking socks. On Saturday, 14 February, the shelter will host its “Fall in Love, Save a Life” Valentine’s …