Costa del Sol

Many Malagueños are opposed to the mayor’s miniflat plan and complain only tourists can afford the rising cost of property rentals | Photo: Federacion Solidaridad The truth is out there. A 27m2 apartment in Malaga costs nearly 100,000 euros. Property prices in the Costa del Sol’s capital are so high, young people cannot afford to buy or rent a house. …

Sue Dare, Michelle Yanez Bowker, Ashleigh Mccartney, and Ruth Stevenson organized a fun, energetic, and successful fundraising event for Afesol on May 1 at Finca Bella Vista, a local mental health charity since 1999. Afesol’s day centres are located in Estepona Benalmadena and San Pedro. They help individuals and families with mental illness improve their quality of living. The event, …

Marbella hosts a celebration of international business leaders. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s celebration of Europe Day took place on May 9th, with an institutional thank-you at the Hospital Real de la Misericordia. Local entrepreneurs were honored for their contributions to Marbella’s economic and social growth. Remedios Bocanegra praised the European associations at the ceremony for promoting coexistence and mutual …

Polo Valley presents its new projects. Credit: Polo Valley Casares and San Roque could become the most important polo destinations of southern Europe. Polo Valley announced two new projects: The Owners Club at Casares, and The Hills at San Roque. These projects have a combined investment in the first phase of more than 320 million euro. Owners Club is expanding …

On Wednesday morning, a 60-year old man was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool at a Marbella home. Nothing could be done to save him. The incident occurred after 12.50am.

The Marbella City Council initiated an urgent plan to resurface 25 streets spread throughout the entire municipality. This action will cover an area of 43.754 square meters and aims to improve road safety in preparation for the summer season. It also aims to repair the damage caused by recent rains. The Councilor for Works, Diego Lopez, explained that this intervention …

Andalusian film festival. Credit: Festival Nuevo Cine Andaluz – Casares, Facebook Casares officially opened the entries for its XII Festival Nuevo Cine Andaluz, which will take place from September 27 through October 4, 2025. This is the oldest festival devoted to Andalusian films and it continues to grow every year. Online platforms allow photographers and filmmakers to share their work. …

Castillo Bil Bil pirate invasion. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena Costa, from May 15-18, will hoist the flag of the Pirate Market in Castillo Bil Bil. This spring festival is a true pirating event, mixing history, adventure and walking the plank. Supported by Benalmádena council, the market will feature 35 stalls with crafts, food, and drinks, alongside a packed programme …

In Malaga, no one sleeps. Credit: Turismo Costa del Sol. Malaga’s 16th year of celebrating Noche en Blanco, held on May 10 from 8pm to 1am, will transform the city with 150 free cultural activities across 81 venues, honouring the 25th anniversary of local artist Rafael Pérez Estrada’s passing. The event, promoted by Fundación Unicaja and Cervezas Victoria, exhibits Pérez …

Pierre & Vacances, one of Europe’s leading providers of holiday accommodations and leisure services, has unveiled its latest venture, the four-star Hotel Costa Málaga, in Torremolinos. The four-star, 243-room hotel is the 50th for the company in Spain and Andorra. It’s part of its expansion plan 2025, which targets popular tourist destinations in France, as well as other high-demand markets. …