Costa del Sol

Winter activities at Mojacar. Credit: Mojacar Town Hall on Facebook. Mojacar invites visitors and residents to experience the beauty of Winter through a range of exciting outdoor activities. The Mojacar Town Hall organizes these free events to highlight the natural landscapes and vibrant spirit of the community. The Saturday 15th of March will see a guided walking route called De …

New Mercado de Abastos, Estepona. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Estepona Council opened a public bid for the private management the Mercado de Abastos Building. The council hopes to turn this 950 square metre landmark into a lively hub for shopping and dining.  The building plan in Calle Villa in Estepona’s old town aims to stimulate local trade and revitalize an …

Amans Open-Mic Comedy is returning to Torremolinos on Tuesday, 18th March for more laughs. Lucy Amans is the Costa del Sol’s top comedian and host, and she will be hosting an open-mic night in Torremolinos to showcase the best and most up-and coming funny people from the Malaga Province. You could also showcase your own hilarious talents. As more and …

Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines, delicious bites and a little taste of South Africa. Coto Restaurante between Marbella and Benahavís is presenting a special lunchtime celebration of South African wines from the Haute Cabrière winery on Saturday, March 29, midday. Taken von Arnim, one of the founders of Haute Cabrière, will guide visitors through a complimentary tasting session featuring …

Crews waiting for rainwater to subside. Credit: Paul Maguire, Shutterstock After torrential rains, the A-7 road between Fuengirola Marbella has been ravaged by potholes and cracked. The storms, which dumped up to 80 mm of rain, exposed one of the coastal road’s weakness – a sandy foundation that erodes under heavy water flow. It has caused uneven surfaces and flooded …

The road from Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed to all traffic for six months. The storm Jana caused severe damage to the critical artery that connects the Balcon de Ronda to the coast. Andalucian officials hope to reopen a lane in four and a quarter months weather permitting. The reconstruction project will include building a new €3.5 million …

Christy’s, the best bar in Fuengirola, is gearing up for their biggest day of the year – St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s will be the bar with the highest TripAdvisor rating in Fuengirola. It also has the best Guinness Pint in town. Start your day with an Irish breakfast. Choose from a large or small version, complete with eggs, bacon, …

A new pipeline, which will provide vital relief to the normally drought-stricken region of the Costa del Sol, has been opened to connect Campo de Gibraltar water supply with that of the Costa del Sol. The 17-kilometre pipeline, built by Junta president Juanma Moreno, connects San Enrique de Guadiaro, a reservoir located in San Roque, with Acosol’s western distribution branch, …

The British press is warning travellers of possible increases in holiday costs of up to 2000%.  The Sun and Wales Online both reported that the holiday tax rates on certain Balearic Islands might increase dramatically in this summer. They claim cruise ship passengers could see overnight charges increased by 200% from €2 up to €6.  The new measures are part …

ONE of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that has welcomed guests like the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez is up for sale with a €150 million price tag. Ricardo Arrantz, a businessman, is the current owner of Anantara Villa Paderna Palace Benahavis. He has hired the JLL international consultancy to sell it and is apparently confident of getting the €150 million asking …