Costa del Sol

Malaga’s Easter Week processions draw thousands to the Costa del Sol’s main city, and Renfe is ensuring late-night travel with special train backup on the Cercanías line. For the nights of Wednesday to Thursday and Thursday to Friday, extra services will run to take home those enjoying the emblematic cultural extravaganza of ‘night of thrones’. The last C1 line train …

Avanza has launched their new L70 Marbella – Estepona bus line. Travelling between Marbella – Estepona will soon be more convenient.  The service provides a direct and efficient journey for residents and tourists and is designed in order to reduce the time spent on daily commutes. The L-70 is a more practical option with fewer stops and quicker journeys. It …

The Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol has predicted that hotels in Malaga will be filled to an average of 77.33% for Easter 2025, a significant improvement over 2024. The figure still falls short of 2023’s 84.23 %, which was also a benchmark because Easter was in April. Aehcos’ second estimate closely matches initial projections at 77.22 %, …

By Charlie Mullins My many friends and haters from the UK as well as my many Spanish and UK friends know that I live in Puerto Banus permanently.  I’m in love with the place and can’t remember a single reason I didn’t move here 10 years ago. The UK is full of false information about me being a tax exile. …

Chinese discuss Marbella as a prime destination. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella is positioning itself as the top destination for Chinese tourists. The city has a focus on attracting wealthy visitors who travel during off-peak seasons. This programme was presented during a roundtable discussion titled ‘The Chinese Market: Keys and Potential of Chinese Tourism. ‘Marbella, a Success Story’, which of …

IF you drive along the Andalucian coast road east of Almería, you enter a desolate wilderness. The bustling port gives way, alarmingly rapidly, to a flat expanse of moorland where nothing seems to live, except a few shivering seagulls: gone are the cheerful chiringuitos of the Costa del Sol, and the placenames tell you all you need to know – …

Costa del Sol – April 2025Residents and tourists across the Costa del Sol are being warned to expect a rare weather phenomenon known as blood rain over the coming days — a dramatic event that’s as fascinating as it is messy. What Is Blood Rain? Blood rain occurs when strong winds from the Sahara Desert blow dust into the atmosphere …

Celebrate Easter in Style with Semana Santa Processions, Festivals, Beaches, and Family Fun Across the Costa del Sol Easter on the Costa del Sol is a vibrant celebration full of tradition, sunshine, and spring energy. From soul-stirring Semana Santa processions to lively local ferias, beachfront markets, food stalls, and family activities, there’s something happening in every town along the coast …

U3A is always together Credit. U3A U3A International, the Marbella-based full-of life association for mature people, has opened a new chapter after its recent Ordinary Assembly.  The committee that has been in place for many years, and which was dedicated to encouraging personal fulfillment and camaraderie among members, has now resigned to pursue travel and new experiences. Details about the new …

At Anne Bowles Easter Sunday Party, guests wore a wide variety of Easter bonnets. Photo credit: Anne Bowles Easter Parade and Easter bonnet contest will take place on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 1pm at the Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetic Support. In 1870, at the end the Civil War, New York City held the most famous Easter Parade. Nowadays this …