Costa del Sol

On Thursday 27th March, La Cala de Mijas witnessed the official opening Pauza. This striking, new restaurant was packed with local food lovers and fans who were looking for something different.  Calle Competa 2 offers a modern gourmet experience that combines Argentine fire cooking traditions with Nordic, Mediterranean and Nordic influences. The result is a culinary experience that is as …

The Lux Mundi Ecumenical Center, located in Calle Nueva No 3 Fuengirola invites the local community to an April event lineup.  For more information, you can contact the Centre by calling 952 474 840 or emailing luxmundif@gmail.com. The Boutique at Calle Nueva No 7 is open the same hours and will offer bargains on autumn and winter items, such as …

Netball is starting to take off in southern Spain, and Sierra Stars Netball Club in Alhaurín el Grande is looking for new players. After six weeks of planning, they’ve just been recognised by the Asociación de Netball España and played their first game on Sunday, April 6. A team of women aged 14 to 70 years old with the support …

Malaga has seen a protest of up to 30,000 against Spain’s housing crises. Over the weekend, hundreds of thousands people across the country demanded urgent changes to the property laws. Demonstrators in 40 cities, including Sevilla, Valencia and Palma, united under the slogan ‘Let’s End the Housing Business’. The group called for immediate action against rising rents, the lack of …

Get the bus free of charge. Credit: Avanza. On Tuesday, April 8th, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility began the sale of free tickets for Renfe trains and state-owned busses for the period of May to June 2025.  Local commuters can now request passes for Cercanías, Rodalies, and Media Distancia trains, while bus passes will start progressively throughout the …

AS Europe  gears up for The Eurovision Song Contest in Basel (Switzerland) an unlikely spotlight is being thrown on modest Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Kyle Alessandro is an 18-year old singer-songwriter from Levanger in Norway who grew up there. Kyle’s father is originally from Madrid, and he moved to the town with his Norwegian wife Kyle and son. …

A nightclub in Costa del Sol had to be evacuated on Saturday night.  At 4am, revellers began coughing, experiencing itchy throats, and having shortness of breathe in Sala Leblon – a popular Malaga nightclub. Police Local and two ambulances arrived on the scene quickly. It did not take police long to identify those responsible. A woman allegedly used pepper spray …

Cascada Marbella celebrates the arrival of spring with a new seasonal menu created by brothers Jacques & Mathieu.  The bistro opened in September 2020 and is almost hidden in the Sierra Blanca Hills beside a waterfall. It blends honest, sustainable cuisine with a warm atmosphere. The new menu features carefully selected flavours paired with a wine list that is constantly …

Benalmadena Council just approved modifications to the Strategic Grants Plan for this year, which introduces financial aid to help support different community sectors.  The approved measures will help residents struggling with property tax (IBI) payments, local traders and hospitality businesses affected by street works, and the Benalmadena Association for Disability Care (ABAD), which has already received €300,000 to build a …

Mijas has started a plan for installing fibre-optic cable in areas that previously lacked the service. This includes Mijas Pueblo, and other missing parts of this municipality.  The plan aims to deal with the EU’s mandated ending of copper wiring networks that is due to end by the end May. This has left areas such as Mijas Pueblo, without adequate …