Costa del Sol

Join ACE Dog Shelter for an unforgettable evening at the Spring Charity Dinner on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the stunning Restaurante La Sierra (Cerrado del Águila Golf & Resort, Mijas Costa).  Opening at 7pm, guests will be greeted with sparkling cava and delectable canapés, setting the stage for a delightful 3-course gourmet meal with menu choices to tantalise your …

Volunteers help firefighters get people and dogs out of the fire. Credit: Consorcío de Bomberos On Tuesday, 18 March, local firefighters were called to rescue six people and sixteen dogs from the rising floodwaters at the Galgos En Familia dog sanctuary.  The Guadalhorce River overflowed, triggered by heavy rains from storm Laurence’ saw the river surge to a record 5.46 …

It was the most sensational Spanish Case of its time. A man killed his own children, as a way of ‘getting at’ his ex-wife. After 14 years of flat denial, José Bretón has now confessed that he killed them. These new revelations are contained in a book by Luisgé Martín, appropriately entitled HatredSoon to be released. Bretón, who is still …

The Dani García Michelin Star touch. Credit: Diputación de Málaga. Celebrity Michelin-starred chef Dani García dazzled Madrid last week with the gourmet event, ‘Costa del Sol-Málaga, Noches de Cocina de Autor,’ spotlighting the Costa del Sol as the world’s hippest gastro-tourism hotspot. Hosted by the Convention Bureau of Costa del Sol-Málaga and Málaga City Council, alongside the Event Managers Association …

Puerto Banús, Marbella’s glamorous marina complex, is seeing a surge in spending from a new profile of tourists, breathing new life into its luxury stores, but it might not be who you think it is. The weekend of March 15 saw visitors from these nations spend thousands of euro in a day. Gucci and Louis Vuitton benefited. The spree included …

Two young hikers from La Línea de la Concepción, aged 22 and 24, were safely rescued at dawn after losing their way while descending La Concha Peak in Marbella’s Sierra Blanca. The Marbella Fire Department completed a nearly 10-hour rescue mission that ended successfully and without injury, according to the statement of the Marbella City Council. The pair had reached …

Are you looking for a getaway this Easter? The perfect weekend getaway is a road trip along the Algarve from the Costa del Sol. Portugal’s Algarve is an absolute gem, and it’s not just in the Spring. The sun-drenched beaches are still untouched by summer tourists. If you want to get the most from your trip, stop in Sevilla and …

Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro is excited to announce a free, informative workshop on ‘Downsizing’ at their San Pedro Community Centre on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 4pm. This session, led by Lynn Moses from Sierra and Sand Realty offers you practical advice that is tailored to your specific needs. Life changes – like children leaving home, rising maintenance …

The acclaimed Opera of Moldavia will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera Rigoletto in three acts at the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella on Saturday, 22 March. This gripping story of passion, betrayal and revenge set in 16th century Mantua will begin at 8pm. Rigoletto tells the story of the court jester Rigoletto and his service to the libertine Duke of Mantua. …

Mayor Ana Mata, with the winners of Mijas’ chefs. Credit. Ayuntamiento de Mijas. Five Mijas chefs – Esteban Sedeño, Fran Peinado, Lupe Rodríguez, Mathew Lee, and Salvio Cantón – have earned the prestigious Red Jacket All Stars award, recognising their dedication to honest gastronomy, customer service, and sustainability.  The accolade, part of the 10th anniversary celebration by the All Stars …