Costa del Sol

Turismo Costa del Sol, the tourist board for the region, confirmed its dedication to language tourism by taking part in the II Meet Andalucía 2025 Language Tourism Congress, held from March 30 to April 1 in Cádiz. The Association of Spanish Schools for Foreigners in Andalusia, (EEA), organised an event which brought together linguistic travel agents from around the world …

The Mein Schiff Relax was christened at Levante Maritime’s southern pier on Wednesday night, 9 April, in Malaga. Giuliana Rizzo, the Spa & Sport manager for the cruise line, served as godmother, officially launching the ship with the traditional smashing of a champagne bottle against its hull, a symbolic gesture meant to ensure a long and prosperous journey. Two sister …

Premier Club Marbella is always bringing you live music. Top Secret, Costa del Sol’s favourite rock ‘n’ rollers. Top Secret will liven any gathering. They can uplift a party, disturb a romantic evening or get everyone dancing with their dynamic, engaging and live performances. Wherever they go, it’s sure to be loud and exciting. The three-piece combines hard rock, punk, …

Cazbah Live Lounge hosts the world-famous Mama Paula Blues Band in Mijas. Mama Paula is a bluesy, rich singer-songwriter who has won fans around the world. She now brings her music to the Costa del Sol. Mama Paula’s journey is a reflection of her unwavering passion for blues. She has performed with legends such as Mark Knopfler Van Morrison and …

Almost 70% of respondents in Malaga Province said they would ditch their car and use public transportation if they could.According to the latest edition of Barometro de la Provincia de Malaga. If they had the option, 68.3% Malaga Province residents said they would choose to travel by train or buses instead of their car.  Currently 64% of respondents use their …

More than 10,000 participants will participate in the famous Ultramarathon Race between 9-11 May, organized by the Spanish Legion. Participants have 24 hours to complete the difficult 101-kilometre course. They can either walk, run or use a mountain bike. In the adult category, there will be nine thousand competitors and in the children’s section, one thousand two hundred. The event …

SURREAL is a clean-up operation underway on the southern coasts of Spain. Dozens of refrigerators in white and several containers of cargo have been seen floating on the Strait of Gibraltar. The bizarre sightings stem from an incident involving the MSC Houston V, a massive cargo ship that lost between 15 and 20 containers during rough seas caused by Storm …

The world-famous, controversial exhibition BODIES Evolution is coming to Estepona’s Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos.  The exhibition runs from 11 April to 5 May. Rascid Bafraouri, the event promoter, revealed the display will feature real human corpses preserved through plastination. A technique invented by German anatomist Gunther Van Hagens in order to show the intricate workings human systems and organs. …

Naomi Campbel, Marcos Marín, Linda Evangelista & Sabina Albano! For Gianni Versace au Palazzo Biscari Catania. Credit: MM This April 10, Puerto Banús will host the grand unveiling of ‘Poseidon,’ a striking large-scale sculpture by acclaimed optical artist Marcos Marin.  The event, graced by Marin himself, Marbella Councillor Vanessa Ortiz de Zárate, and Brazil’s Consul in Spain, Vera Cintia Álvarez, …

Pretty haul. Credit: Policía Nacional. Spain’s National Police, working with Swedish authorities, have arrested the leader of a Swedish crime gang in Marbella, accused of defrauding Nordic investors out of over €2.33 million (25 million Swedish kronor). The suspect, 36, was arrested under an arrest warrant issued by the European Union. He allegedly organized a scheme to target investors, promising …