Costa del Sol

John Cleese and Holy Week in Andalusian Revelation: Religious Tourism with a British Flair

John Cleese, Holy Week and the Andalusian “revelation”: religious tourism with a British twist

The Revelation of the Andalusian Scream is available on Youtube. John Cleese was the legendary Monty Python comedian and star of Life of BrianAs the camer, he walks reverently down Andalusian alleyways.A lingers over crowned virgins, hooded pious and towering Holy Week parade floats. “Here, even though you don’t feel it, you believe it,” says the British comedian, in the …

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Brian Piccolo & Friends singing for Alzheimer’s, a star-studded spectacular

Brian Piccolo & Friends singing for Alzheimer’s, a star-studded spectacular

Brian Piccolo will be hosting a spectacular evening at the Salón Varietés on Saturday, May 31, fundraising for the wonderful cause of ADSG Dementia Support. Stars of the Costa del Sol will dedicate their time free and come together for an evening of song and joy at the legendary Salón Varietés, with all proceeds going directly to ADSG. Ricky Lavazza …

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Charity Gala Dinner Dance For Age Concern

Charity Gala Dinner Dance for Age Concern

Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro are holding their Charity Gala Dinner Dance fundraiser on Saturday, May 31, at El Gamonal. The fundraising campaign has two goals: to continue the growth and expansion of Age Concern’s Social and Activity Centre and also to fund their Hardship Fund. The centre, located in San Pedro, provides space for events, activities, and private …

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Fuengirola celebrates an entrepreneurial woman

Entrepreneurial woman celebrated in Fuengirola

Sisters who do it for themselves Fuengirola women entrepreneurs are promoting their business. Credit: EWN Plaza de la Constitución in Fuengirola is hosting the 15th year of the Fuengirola Business and Entrepreneurial Women’s Fair with stalls highlighting the town’s businesswomen who are making a go of it with their enterprises. Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Fuengirola and Mijas …

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Marbella Reservoir is completely full for the 1st time in 15 Years

Marbella reservoir is totally full for the first time in 15 years

La Concepcion, a reservoir located between Marbella (west) and Istan (east), is currently at full capacity. It has begun to release water in order to prevent flooding. This is in stark contrast to just a few months ago when the water level was so low that there was hardly any water remaining. The reservoir currently holds 57.62 cubic metres of …

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Selwo Aventura welcomes a critically endangered Lemur at its 13th anniversary

Critically endangered lemur turns 13 at Selwo Aventura

Buba enjoys a birthday celebration at Selwo Aventura. Credit: Selwo Adventure, Facebook Buba is a black-and-white ruffed lemur who just celebrated her 13th birthday in Estepona at Selwo Aventura. This happy lemur is not just a favourite with visitors, but represents a critically endangered species in the wild. Buba’s keepers prepared a special birthday feast for him. Buba, surrounded by …

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Marbella’s Little Cuba Festival brings a big taste of Cuba

Little Cuba festival brings big flavour to Marbella

Live music, dance and Cuban food at La Pequeña Cuba. Credit: Cubanos Unidos Torremolinos, Facebook Marbella is set to be filled with color, music, and Cuban flavour as this weekend’s Cuban Festival takes place. La Pequeña Cuba Fontanilla Square will host a festival between May 16 and 18. The event is organized by the Torremolinos cultural group, “Cubanos Unidos”. It …

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Records shattered at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport

Records shattered at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport

Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport broke records in 2025 and welcomed more than 7.1 million passengers, an increase of 7.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Malaga Airport handled 51,412 flight from January to April. 7,177,616 passengers passed through Malaga with 7,161,072 commercial flights. The airport handled 51,412 flights from January to April, 7,177,616 travellers passed through Malaga, including 7,161,072 …

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Mexican artist opens a vibrant solo show at Estepona

Mexican artist opens vibrant solo show in Estepona

Abstract acrylic painting on canvas unframed. Credit: STOA Galería de Arte, Facebook Astrid Summer, a Mexican artist, has opened her first solo show in Spain in Estepona. The exhibition features her emotional and bold work. Titled Urdimbres desafiantes, the show runs from May 16 to July 25 at STOA Galería de Arte in the Port of Estepona. The large canvases …

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Cool summer music from Radio Crooner

Radio Crooner bring the cool for summer

Radio Crooner is an American band that is made up of drums (basic set-up), piano, saxophone and guitar. Mainly, they pump out a repertoire of Swing, Jazz, R&B, and North American light trad songs. As well, fetish pieces known as ‘Trad Pop’. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Michael Bublé, and a whole host of influences more. The …

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