Costa del Sol

Helen Stanley’s Champagne Lifestyle art market will take place at Paloma Blanca Boutique Hotel, Marbella. It opens on April 18th and is open to all. Helen Stanley’s Saturday Market and Art Fair, curated by her, will be held in a new venue, the lush Paloma Blanca Boutique Hotel. It will feature a variety of unique stalls, selling art, fashion, jewellery, …

Robbie Williams, TUI Cruises and their latest cruise ship have formed a historic partnership in Malaga.  The British singer performed an exclusive concert for 12,000 tourists and residents who purchased tickets to attend the show.  The Malaga football club posted a picture of him holding a club T shirt on social media.  READ MORE Costa del Sol has ‘100% chance …

According to police sources, the man found dead in a river near Cadiz in Trebujena is believed to have committed suicide.  The Guardia Civil discovered a body believed to be that of a 62 year old man, who was executed by cartels. He had a backpack with bricks tied to his neck by a long chain.  Police have ruled foul …

A bench overlooking the sea in Mojácar. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mojácar Mojácar has opened a new initiative for creatives to reimagine the city’s public benches, but artists might want to be quick, as submissions close this Monday. The Mojácar city council is looking to bring some light and new energy to a very familiar item of Spanish towns: los bancos, …

Salobreña is a beautiful little town built on the summit of a rocky crag, a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean Sea. It’s 50 miles east of Málaga and 40 miles south of Granada. Motril is four miles away. It is easy to get to Salobreña. Salobrena is located just off of the main A-7 coastal road (take N-340 to the …

Latin music trio Habana Vieja. Credit: bodas.net This Friday, fans of Cuban music will have reason to rejoice as this seasoned group performs in Estepona. The group was born from an idea by one of its five members, Yaemil López Torres, with the aim of reviving and promoting Cuban sounds from their most original roots. Classic songs including Sarandonga, Chan …

Ronda’s opening of Holy Week was a huge success. Three processions were held in the streets, and the rain that was predicted had no effect. The first thing to do at 10 am was El PollinicoIts brilliant papal colors of yellow and White.This procession is a representation of Christ’s Triumphal Entrance into Jerusalem. Luke’s Gospel (19:36), tells us the people …

Fuengirola Council Team with Swimmer María de Valdés. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola The second edition of this swimming competition will see 500 swimmers from all over Spain compete. Mayor Ana Mula and Fuengirola-born Olympian María de Valdés, the event’s namesake, announced on Friday that the second open water swim will take place this summer, on August 30, with the San …

The Oasis raid is a yearly event that brings out the best in participants. Credit: siempreruedasymotor.com The ‘Oasis Raid’ will start on Thursday, making its way to Morocco on a charity-driven adventure to deliver medical and school supplies. For the eighth year, Estepona will host the ‘Oasis Raid’ Rally, a motor event open to the general public that combines adventure …

Grant Barr, a US citizen who has been missing for two months. Image courtesy of family. Grant Barr, 37, a New Yorker banker who disappeared in Estepona on January 28 has been found dead. His family confirmed this. The shocking revelation brings to an end a case that has gripped Costa del Sol since over two months. Barr’s body, washed …