Costa del Sol

The Darkness into Light walk is returning to the Costa del Sol. Credit: Michael O’Halloran The Darkness into Light walking tour is set to return to the Costa del Sol on May 20, 2025 for its largest year ever. A global campaign to prevent suicide and self harm, the Darkness into light Charity Walk was created. ‘We walk in solidarity …

According to the National Statistics Institute, Marbella is bursting into 2025, with a historic landmark. The city recorded its highest hotel occupancy rate ever in February at 61.10 percent. This figure is a huge leap over the 52.02 percent of last year and beats even the 56.20 percent in 2020 before the pandemic disrupted travel around the world. This is …

David Pascual Arroyo is a well-known Fuengirola singer and songwriter. On Tuesday, 18th March, he was a special guest in a class of Psychology students at the Faculty of Psychology at Malaga University. David, a bipolar man who has been gaining in prominence on the Costa del Sol’s art scene, relied on his artistic expression to help him gain control …

Puente Romano Marbella is back with the 2025 Guide for Marbella’s most glamorous nightlife and dining spots. Table setting for romantic dinner at sunset on a motor boat in Marbella. Credit: Shutterstock – Freevideophotoagency Spring has well and truly sprung on the Costa del Sol – and Marbella’s luxury dining and nightlife scene is bursting back into life, hotter and …

Rock’n’Roll classics are as popular today, as they were in the 1950s. In the last thirty years, a large number of northern European groups have opted for classic American, Rockabilly Rock’n’Roll and Rhythm and Blues sounds. Hal Peter’s Trio, The Barnshakers and other groups from Finland have been influenced by the look and sound of the 1950s. One of the …

Desvelar la realidad, (or ‘Unveil Reality’) is an exhibition paying tribute to Spanish realist art featuring influential figurative artists from the past 60 years.  Organised by Estepona council and curated by María Toral, the exhibition boasts 81 works showing paintings, drawings, and sculptures, sourced from prestigious institutions like the Reina Sofía National Museum, Fundación Ávila, Fundación Sorigué, Fundación Azcona, private …

On Saturday, April 12, the ever-popular TAPAS Spring Fair returns with fun for all ages. This fun-filled day will include Easter Bonnet Competitions for adults and children, a Bake-a-Cake competition, an Easter Egg Hunt for kids, over 30 craft stalls, and much more. TAPAS (The Andalucía Performing Arts Society) invites everyone to come along and join in the fun and …

On Sunday, March 30, enjoy a tranquil day of yoga in the wilderness and trekking in serenity. The Tranquil Wilderness Yoga and Trekking invites the community explore the revitalized tropical canyons and hidden lagunas of Rio Alaminos that have been rejuvenated by the recent rains. The 10 km easy-grade trek offers yoga and meditation sessions under shaded trees in a …

Martina Renate, her dog Ellie, and their belongings have been located in another province. Martina, a 61-year old German housekeeper, was found on Sunday, 23 March, far from her Marbella home. The police investigated the disappearance of Martina who disappeared after she left the home of a woman that she helped regularly on Friday, 14th March. Martina, a resident of …

Sarah Almagro is a Marbella adaptive surfing star who has signed an innovative sponsorship agreement with MarcaMarbella. This deal will ensure support through 2028. The deal is not only a vital financial backer, but it also gives adaptive surfing visibility as a sport which has not yet been added to the Paralympics. ‘It’s taken over a year, but I finally …