Costa del Sol

In partnership with Avanza bus company, Marbella launches the first bus line in the city equipped with air purification technology. This will improve passenger safety, comfort and health.  Plan begins with six buses that serve the Costa del Sol University Hospital, which transports approximately 500,000 people annually. Later, the plan will expand to include school and university transportation services. Wiwell …

The high-end real estate market in Spain’s Costa del Sol continues its upward trajectory, with Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís, popularly known as the Golden Triangle, recording an average annual price increase of 11.9 per cent in May 2025, according to data from Idealista. Estepona has the highest increase of 15,1%, mainly due to new constructions and an increased supply of …

TARIFA and Malaga have been named and shamed among ten Andalucian beaches and coastal zones awarded a ‘Black Flag’ in this year’s damning report by Ecologistas en Acción. The report published last week accused authorities of allowing significant environmental damage along coastal stretches through unchecked growth, pollution and poor management. In Tarifa ecologists have highlighted that multiple urban development plans …

Casa de los Navajas in Torremolinos will host the exhibition ‘Phygital: Enmociones’ by artist Marló, open to the public free of charge from Wednesday, June 25, to August 11.  The hybrid exhibit combines a tangible experience of physical art with an immersive, digital experience that bridges traditional and modern art forms. Marló displays new paintings and sculptures, interactive installations, and …

El Vuelo de las Libélulas & ADSG receiving cheques from Fuengirola 96 Masonic Lodge. Credit: EWN Marco’s Café in Arroyo de la Miel was the lively community setting for the handing over of two sizeable cheques on Thursday, June 19.  The Benalmadena Ladies Group loves to meet at this meeting place, while their other halves play walking football just a …

Benalmadena council took a historic step on June 19, as the municipal council officially approved an urban planning agreement to resurrect Tívoli World, the beloved amusement park that defined generations of the Costa del Sol community.  Shut down since 2020, Tívoli was more than a mere fun fair. It was a cultural icon, a hub for family entertainment, and a …

Mijas is gearing up for the much-anticipated summer Feria de Las Lagunas 2025, set to take place from June 25 to June 29 – five days of fun and noisy festivities for all ages.  Mayor Ana Mata unveiled the programme of events at the Teatro Manuel España, highlighting a family-friendly and inclusive event that traditionally for locals officially marks the …

Sarah Almagro, the Banana Team and their team members are growing in strength. Credit: SA Instagram Sarah Almagro of Marbella has proven to be a dominant force in adaptive sports. She is the reigning Spanish ParaSurfing and European ParaSurfing champion, and the world runner up in the Prone 2 class.  In June, she won the Spanish ParaSurfing Championship Title at …

Marbella beach lifeguards are on alert. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella The summer is upon us, and the Lifeguard and Surveillance Service of Marbella has been busy. Lifeguards at the beach or those who monitor the activity on the sea have been called to action in 700 cases already in just the first two weeks of June. More than 35 percent …

For the first time, local stand-up comedian Lucy Amans will be taking her showcase of comedic talents to Alhaurín el Grande’s El Artsenal Inoxis on Saturday, June 28. Lucy will be bringing Canadian Sonia Ingriselli to the stage, along with Brit Nick Tarlton for an evening that promises to blend sharp wit and diverse perspectives. The three comedians are known …