Costa del Sol

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 …

The tamarin is consuming maggots with gusto. Credit: Bioparc BIOPARC Fuengirola made a major contribution to global conservation when it welcomed the critically endangered golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus Rosalia), a tiny primate that is endemic to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.  With fewer than 1,400 individuals left in the wild and their habitat reduced to just 2,500 km² of degraded jungle, the …

A fire broke out at midday on Thursday, June 12, next to the urbanisation Cerros del Águila in Mijas and spread quickly due to the amount of dry scrubland. The local police were not aware of the cause of the fire but speculated it may have been sunlight shining through an old bottle. Around 12 or 13 Guardia Civil cars …

The water from public fountains on the left is murkier. Credit: PSOE Manilva There have been concerns raised regarding the quality and safety of water from several fountains located in Manilva. Residents have complained that the water looks brown or cloudy. This has led to concerns about its safety. A local group asked the city hall to act urgently and …

The Rob Sas band, a giant of rock ‘n’ roll, is back at Ricky Cuesta Louie Louie, down by Estepona Harbour. The Rob Sas Band is ready to rock the house one more time in Estepona. They will be performing the greatest classic rock hits from ACDC to Zeppelin to ZZ Top and Sabbath. Sas is a multi-talented rock singer …

A Danish journalist has been searching for information on Jan Fogde. He is a Danishman who disappeared 35 years ago. It’s possible that he may have moved to Estepona, or somewhere else along the Costa del Sol.  Kasper Troels Nørregaard, investigating the case, is appealing to locals for any clues about Fogde’s whereabouts. Recent evidence indicates that Jan Fogde’s last …

Since June 3, the Ministry of Transport formalised the contract to create a plan which will visualize the much-anticipated coastal rail line. The study, which has a budget of nearly a million Euros, is just getting started and will deliver a detailed project to build the rail link in the next 18 month. The next step in this process is …

Bookings for berths in Andalusian ports are almost completely full.  According to the association Marinas de Andalucía, predictions are for 100 per cent at some harbours, according to a survey of its members managing over 9,000 berths. The association Marinas de Andalucia predicts that up to 40 boats per day will arrive in some ports, while the average is 8-9. …

Villa Padierna – Fashion and flair. Credit: Be Your Best Academy, FB Be Your Best Academy will host a glamorous fashion show in June at the Anantara VillaPadierna Hotel. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 from 6pm until 8:30pm. It promises to be an elegant evening filled with high fashion, talent, and entertainment. Five fashion shows will be …

This summer, Estepona will be transported back to the medieval era with the return the Magic Medieval Market. The beautiful Paseo Maritimo in Estepona will be transformed from June 20 to 23 into a fantasy world with knights, crafts, and other medieval themes, just in time for the San Juan celebrations. The four-day celebration promises fun for all ages with …