Costa del Sol

By Norbert Suchanek Two US military aircraft collided by accident in the sky over Andalucia on 17 January 1966 at the height the Cold War. One of these bombers, the B-52, was carrying four nukes. Three of the bombs fell to the ground as flaming debris from the sky fell near the village Palomares northwest of Almeria. The impact caused …

Cudeca Hospice and the Provincial Council of Malaga have appealed to the public, businesses and institutions for an immediate boost in support for the “Eres una Pieza Clave” (You Are a Key Piece) campaign, which aims to raise €355,000 to guarantee the continued operation of the organisation’s vital Inpatient Unit. Launched in November 2025, the initiative has so far collected €110,000, …

Fuengirola’s advertising campaign static at Matka 2026. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola Fuengirola’s role as a top destination for Finnish tourists has been strengthened through a targeted campaign at Matka, the leading tourism event in Northern Europe. Mayor Ana Mula and Tourism Councillor José Luis Ponce led the city’s delegation in Helsinki, presenting Fuengirola as an ideal location for holidays, temporary …

Join #YouAreTheKeyPiece. Every piece matters. Credit: Cudeca Cudeca Hospice and the Provincial Council of Málaga have made a renewed call for public support to the “You Are The Key Piece” campaign, which is now at a critical stage. Launched in November, the campaign aims to raise €355,000 to fund the hospice’s Inpatient Unit, which provides care for patients with advanced …

The Mijas Town Council unveiled a plan that aims to improve public safety in the municipality by installing more than 150 high tech surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence. Ana Mata’s project is a significant step forward for crime prevention, safety of citizens, and traffic management. With an investment of more than €2 million from the 2026 budget, the system will …

Authorities in Alhaurin de la Torre have accepted a wild boar hunt (batida) within the native sierra to handle overpopulation of the species, which is inflicting main environmental, agricultural, and security issues. Organised by the Sociedad de Cazadores ‘La Torre’, the hunt will happen on Saturday, January 17, between 7.30am and 4.30pm within the public looking floor MA-10769 (La Mezquita–Arroyo …

One local family is still reeling from the effects of Storm Francis which caused flooding on the Costa del Sol in January. This included overflowing rivers near Manilva. Adam, his wife, and their 18-month old baby lost almost everything, including furniture, appliances and household necessities. Their home was rendered uninhabitable by the devastating floods, and this is one of their …

Fuengirola Town Council announces a new edition to its Municipal Semana Blanca School. The initiative is a childcare initiative that helps families balance family and work life during Semana Blanca. The programme will run from 23 to 27 February at the Tenencia de Alcaldía de El Boquetillo and is aimed at children aged 3 to 12. Supporting work–life balance in …

After accusations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, pressure is increasing on the Marbella authorities. They are being urged to strip Julio Iglesias off his local honours.  Avenida Julio Iglesias, a prestigious thoroughfare in the Puerto Banus marina and a place of prime importance, has been named after the singer since 2002.  Iglesias was honoured in 1997 with a star …

Alan and Jenny Boardman, philanthropists from Mijas, have embarked on their second mission to rural Uganda. This is part of the highly successful Eyedrop campaign 2026. The Costa del Sol has generously donated money for this cause. After their successful first trip, in which they donated thousands of donated school supplies, pens, pencils and spectacles to villages, health centres and …