Costa del Sol

Seized fake art. Credit: Policia Nacional In a large operation in Estepona, Malaga and other areas of Spain, the police seized 24 fake works including those falsely signed as Pablo Picasso or Le Corbusier. On the black market, these forgeries were valued at millions of Euros. In 2023, authorities received information about suspicious art sales taking place in Estepona. Officers …

Residents and visitors to Malaga can now enjoy the characteristic warmth of spring after six weeks of unrest.  The State Meteorological Agency Aemet predicts a major shift in weather patterns for this week. In certain areas inland, temperatures are expected to rise to 30C. From Wednesday, a high-pressure system is expected to establish itself in the region. This will lead …

Marbella Town hall has announced an expansion of their home help service, giving peace of mind and security to elderly residents who are vulnerable, particularly expats who live alone or away from family. The new service offers up to 39,000 monthly hours of in-home help, assisting over 1,000 users daily with tasks like cleaning, personal care and shopping. With a …

The La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group held a hugely successful Easter Bonnet Lunch on Easter Sunday at Bar Tuta. An abundant and delicious buffet was supplied by Snack Attack whilst the Bar Tuta Team kept everyone well-watered and wined. With sunshine all day and the prettiest and most original hats well displayed, the whole event was a wonderful day out for …

It’s a beautiful time of year. Mother Nature is finally shedding her winter coat and things are starting to liven up again. It is the time for renewal and reconnection and Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro are looking forward to welcoming an ever-growing number of our older expat neighbours to their 5 fabulous coffee mornings. Each one is run …

The data collected by 2024 on selective waste collection shows that Costa del Sol residents are the most environmentally conscious in Andalusia and Spain. Manuel Cardeña, president of the Mancomunidad de Municipios (commonwealth of municipalities) de la Costa del Sol, has announced that the region’s recycling ratios for light packaging and glass way overpass regional and national averages. In 2024, …

Local police demonstrating new bodycams at Marbella control centre. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s local police just launched a pilot project for a period of three months, equipping officers in the area with ten cameras that can transmit live footage to their control and command centre. Mayor Ángeles Muñoz announced the plan, showing off the council’s commitment to improving officer …

DOZENS of modern, automated public toilets are being installed along Marbella’s seafront promenade in time for the summer season, as part of a €1.2 million investment aimed at improving facilities for both residents and tourists. The Marbella town hall has confirmed the installation of 40 new toilet modules by high season. These will replace older facilities, and add nine units …

The Costa del Sol is not expensive. Estepona has a number of free activities to help you enjoy the charm of the town without spending any money. Here are a few of our top picks. Explore the Mural Route Estepona is a vibrant open-air gallery, with more than 60 murals. Discover these works of art that are a reflection of …

The Beach House restaurant in Marbella is celebrating in full orange on Saturday, April 26, when the Dutch residents celebrate one of the biggest days of the year, Koningsdag – or King’s Day. The Beach House will turn the beach orange at the King’s Day Brunch with its ultimate Saturday Brunch Party. The visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy …