Costa del Sol

FITUR, which is the biggest tourism show in the world, will be opening its doors Wednesday, January 21st, in Madrid. Each year, this is the time when it’s nearly impossible to get a hotel or temporary rental as travel agents and representatives from governments descend on Madrid to promote their countries, regions, or cities for the holiday season. The importance …

On Saturday, January 24 at 6pm, the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Malaga (FYCMA) will host an extraordinary concert that brings together two of the most iconic and beloved masterpieces in the classical repertoire: the luminous Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo and the explosive Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. Concierto de Aranjuez will transport audiences to the gardens …

The Centro Cultural de la Cala hosts “Exposición Arte en Resina”, a fascinating solo exhibition by abstract artist Ivica Jurikova. The showcase, which runs until February 9, invites visitors to enjoy art that “captures the light, brings harmony and transforms the space.” Jurikova, now based in Andalucía, draws profound inspiration from nature’s treasures—particularly natural minerals, geodes, and the mesmerising play …

The new year is the ideal time to adopt healthier and more conscientious eating habits after the indulgences that come with the festive season. The popular Mercado Agroalimentario de Coin, which is held every Sunday in January, will be a vibrant meeting place for those who love authentic Malaga flavors. The open-air market welcomes visitors from 9am-2.30pm to explore more …

Her hometown in Galicia honored her this week for her dignity, her endurance and her quiet struggle to clear her name. A case which shocked Spain and took a life Rocío Wanninkhof was just 19 when she vanished in 1999 from the Costa del Sol town of Mijas, a place where village routines were beginning to collide with growing international …

Hendrix was his favourite guitarist. He was not celebrated as he deserved to be until the Band of Friends were formed in 1995, after Hendrix died. Band of Friends will be bringing their electrifying tribute to Rory Gallagher, to the legendary Louie Louie venue in Estepona on Friday 16th January. From 11pm onwards, this high-energy performance will revive the raw …

The Marbella Council decided to transfer management of its municipal homeless centres to a private firm, ending the nearly eight-year service provided by Cruz Roja. In November 2025, the local government, led by Mayor Ángeles Muñoz, launched a public tender Outsourcing these services. One bidder only submitted a proposal, the Malaga-based firm BCM Gestión de Servicios S.LThe company is part …

Mijas council have advanced plans to build a state-of-the-art sports facility in the Dos Elías area of town. The development will provide residents with modern indoor and outdoors sports facilities, as they can also watch large scale sporting events. Location and Site Details Construction has targeted two adjacent municipal plots totalling over 11,300 square metres – one plot measuring 4,510 …

Torremolinos has the best sports facilities on the coast. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos Torremolinos is the top destination for sport tourism in the Costa del Sol. It has broken new records and shown explosive growth of athletic visitors attracted by the top-notch facilities and the region’s mild climate in comparison to most of Europe. The year before last, town The …

A growing number of Spanish parents are calling for their children to be immunized against hepatitis A, following an alarming increase in the confirmed cases. Malaga’s province has seen a six-fold increase in the number of confirmed cases of hepatitis A among children aged under 15 in the last five years. Data from the regional ministry of health show that …