Costa del Sol

A LARGE-SCALE Rescue Operation ended in tragedy in Malaga Province last week. A 47-year old blind hiker found dead at bottom of a ravine. He fell 60 meters from the Puente de los Alemanes, which crosses the Guadairo River over the Las Buitreras gorge. He and his friends were hiking on a popular hiking trail near Gaucin, which is well-worn …

Marbella Town Hall has granted €12,000 to the Agrupación de Cofradías de Semana Santa to support the operation of Cáritas’ community food store, a vital lifeline for families facing financial hardship. The money will cover the store’s operating costs, allowing it to continue to provide essential food supplies for those in need. The grant forms part of the council’s commitment …

Residents of Alhaurin de la Torre are still suffering from noise pollution caused by the historic Club de Tiro JarapaloThe shooting range has been in operation since the 1960s. The facility is still in operation despite multiple official measurements that confirm excessive decibel levels. Administrative orders have been issued for temporary or partial closures and there are environmental concerns dating …

Fuengirola’s Urban Running Circuit attracts racers Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola Fuengirola’s streets will be once again transformed into a racing circuit with the confirmation of the dates for three upcoming races. This year’s edition is a milestone for the long-running tradition in which Fuengirola has brought sport into its urban spaces. The courses are designed to celebrate Fuengirola’s unique landscapes …

The dog who went missing following the Adamuz train crash was found on Thursday. The Infoca forest firefighting crew saw Boro. They took him on a emotional reunion to his owner. Ana Garcia, 26, and her sister were travelling from Malaga to Madrid on Sunday with Boro and their Iryo train. The tail of Iryo’s train car jumped over the …

HUNDREDS OF Costa del Sol Residents face losing their homes in order to make room for a new luxury golf development, which critics claim is an outdated model of tourism. Greenpeace and Ecologistas en Accion, two environmental groups, have joined with expats and farmers to oppose the proposed project. This would see the construction of up to 680 Villas and …

The Costa del Sol is all prepared to pulse with flamenco and salsa rhythms this weekend as the Polish community hosts the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP).  The event is one of the largest, most loved and important events for the Polish community in the world. Millions have been raised for charities, such as …

Fuengirola is to present a captivating exhibition of realist paintings by local Malaga artist Simón Pizarro, titled “Sueños y Caminos” (Dreams and Paths). The public can view the show on Friday, 23 January, starting at 8pm at the Casa de la Cultura Manuel Delgado Perea will be on view for free until the 20th of February. Pizarro’s seascapes stand out. …

Costa del Sol has been named one of the 12 finalists for National Destination of the Year in the prestigious Premios Condé Nast Traveler España 2026, putting it in direct competition with top Spanish spots including Mallorca, Sevilla, Madrid, Tenerife, and others. The announcement, made by the most highly-respected travel and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler to coincide with FITUR …

A train carriage was lying on its side, tilted to the tracks. Its windows were cracked and it had a split in its belly. Nearby, dozens of blood bags and bandages that rescuers used to treat the injured passengers were scattered. The aftermath of the collision between two high-speed train on Sunday night. It killed 41 confirmed people and injured …