Costa del Sol

Giant moth influx. Credit: Ferdinando Ferrazzi Andalucia residents are experiencing a large influx in giant moths. The large insects, which are mostly found in urban areas, have appeared suddenly. They can be found in homes, bedrooms, and kitchens. Experts believe that this invasion is the result of a combination unusual weather patterns. The combination of heavy rains in late April …

The Iron Garden is by Fran Báena. Credit: Fran Baena, FB Fran Baena’s new art exhibition opened in Marbella. It offers a unique perspective on identity, through humor and creativity. This new solo exhibition, hosted at the popular YUSTO / GINER Gallery, challenges visitors to rethink their true identities beneath everyday masks. Baena’s playful style makes you think. In this …

Marbella, which will host Starlite Occident for the 14th time from June 13 to August 30 this year, is the “cultural epicenter of summer on the Costa del Sol”. The boutique festival, which will take place over 50 nights, will include world-class food, DJ sessions of excellence, and concerts. It is expected to attract an incredible lineup of artists, from …

Álvaro Tapia, 24 years old, pianist, performer, composer and blind. Credit: ONCE At just 24 years old, Álvaro Tapia, a blind pianist from Malaga, is winning the hearts of audiences with his extraordinary musical talent and inspirational journey. Tapia was born blind due to an optic nerve atrophy. However, he has not let this disability define his identity. His passion …

Patrick Knowles, a long-time resident of Fuengirola and singer/songwriter has always been fascinated by music and how a song tells a special story. He has written and recorded many songs throughout the years. As a Manchester City Football Club supporter, he decided in 2021 to write a new version of the club’s anthem. The statues recognise the fantastic commitment that …

This street is Cala Mijas, and Anne Sewell lives on the left. | Credits: Google Maps Anne Sewell, originally from England, has been living on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years. She is originally from England and moved to Spain in the early 1990s with her son, after living for many years in Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. …

Sienna Elizabeth Rose Legacy Campaign visits QuirónSalud in Marbella. Credit: HW Following a hugely successful fundraising lunch at La Sala in Puerto Banús on Wednesday, June 4, where €1,822.49 was raised for the Sienna Elizabeth Rose Legacy Campaign, a charitable cause to raise money to buy cuddle cots for maternity hospitals, the group was able to buy and donate a …

The Cala de Mijas Lions Club has announced that, in collaboration and with the local partners, they will be holding their Midsummer Madness Dance Evening, on Friday, 13th June, at 7pm. This event is to raise money for local charities. The event looks like it will be a night of fun, food, and philanthropy, at Miraflores Golf, for just €30 …

Sarah Almagro, Antonio Banderas and others were among the guests. Credit: Pedro Jaen. The Sierra Blanca Foundation, a non-profit founded by Pedro and Nidia Rodríguez and their children, hosted its second annual charity gala on Thursday, June 5, at La Câbane beach club in Marbella, under the inspirational theme “Inspire Change, Transform Lives”. The event brought together nearly 500 guests …

The British-Irish Lions (also known as the Lions) are a rugby union made up of the best players in England, Scotland and Wales, plus the island of Ireland. Since 1888, they have made visits to the Southern Hemisphere and faced the three superpowers. Christy’s will broadcast every match in Australia this summer. They will begin in Ireland, playing a warm-up …