Costa del Sol

St.Patrick’s celebrations. Credit: Aitormmfoto, Shutterstock Arroyo de la Miel celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 17th of March by painting the entire town green. The Irish Association of Benalmadena is the organizer of the event. They have announced that certain times on the schedule have been changed, notably the traditional Irish procession, which will depart at 1pm from the Arroyo …

Quietly tucked away into the chicest part of San Pedro de Alcántara is a corner well worth treating yourself or someone special with. Tanino offers a blend of Mediterranean soul foods with generous toppings of Latin and Asian cuisine, as well as a wine list to make you drool. Entering, the décor dazzles, as it should, with a spacious, light-filled …

Those British passport holders ‘of a certain age’ who were living in Spain prior to Brexit are still allowed to obtain medical cover by registering with the Spanish Health Authorities using an S1 form. It’s a shame that some people never did this. They also didn’t get medical insurance. But as long as you are healthy, it shouldn’t be a …

Juanma Grigera (16 years old) is the son of Argentinian rally pilot Laureano Grigera. The Grigera family now resides in Mijas. He has been described by legendary rally pilot Carlos Sainz’s co-pilot as ‘the future of rallies.’ The 16-year old Argentinian driver is one of the brightest talents in motorsport. Born in Argentina, his parents moved to Mijas for his …

Sevilla is a city that has an exciting culture and rich history. It’s one of the most desirable cities in Spain to live. The surrounding towns are a great alternative for families who want to balance urban convenience with a peaceful lifestyle.  Two of them stand out because of their high quality, modern infrastructure and proximity to Andalucia’s capital. READ …

Fuengirola firefighters honored for heroic Valencia mission Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola has been honoured with the Gold Medal for bravery by the Fire Service in recognition of its finest. The mayor of Fuengirola has hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions in the disaster area. Last autumn, the firefighters deployed to the region worked tirelessly to save those …

Fuengirola’s best at work in Valencia Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola’s firefighters were awarded the prestigious Gold Medal of Cuerpo de Bomberos at a celebration of their patron saint, San Juan de Dios. The award is given to 13 firefighters who helped in Valencia during the recovery effort after the DANA flooding. Led by Chief José Julián Bueno, the team, …

Soroptimists International celebrates International Women’s Day in Las Lagunas de Mijas at the Gala de la Mujer. The day reminds many women of how far women have come and how much more they still need to do. Soroptimist International Costa del Sol members took the opportunity of the storms to celebrate differently. They attended the event instead of marching and …

Verses of the Sea Credit: ENW: Teresa Heffernan The literary community in Garrucha continues to grow with the launch of the Micro-Poetry Literary Contest on 12The th March 2025 This year’s theme, ‘You sail a fishing boat through the history of Garrucha and dedicate a poem to the sea and its fishermen’—invites participants to explore the town’s deep connection with …

Grease your chains, cyclists! The inaugural Marbella Cycling Weekend is on from March 14 to 16, hosted at the Luis Ángel Maté Cycling Campus in Elviria.  The Marbella City council and local cycling club organise this three-day festival, which offers a mixture of guided rides, expert training, and social activities, all aimed at getting local residents to pedal away. Friday …