Costa del Sol

San Diego Comic-Con will be making its first-ever international stop in Malaga. The Palacio de Ferias y Congresos will host the festival that is known around the world, which includes pop culture, comics and entertainment. Rare plastic figurines of movie character characters are also included. At a star-studded event at the Gran Hotel Miramar, the Málaga Comic-Con was announced  It …

Restaurante Everest Fusion is located at No.2 Diana Park Commercial Estepona, situated between San Pedro and Estepona. The restaurant is located in Diana Park Commercial Estepona No.2, between San Pedro del Mar and Estepona. It was created by Gobinda, who hails from Nepal.  Gobinda has trained with 3* Michelin chefs throughout Europe including Sweden and the UK before opening his …

Birgitte Mellentin in her Alhaurín studio. Hailing from Denmark, although most of her family is Norwegian, retired theatre and movie set designer Birgitte Mellentin from just outside Copenhagen has continued her artistic drive with her paintings, setting up a studio in the heart of the Guardalhorce Valley in Alhaurín el Grande. Birgitte: ‘I always paint even if it‘S not a …

Congratulations to Alan and Jenny Boardman, tireless Costa del Sol fundraisers for those in need on raising more than twice as much as they had set out to collect on their ‘Waterdrop’ campaign for children in a school in rural Uganda. Many of our readership will remember how successful the couple was with their Eyedrop initiative. They rallied the Costa …

Benalmadena’s public services are given a new look. Credit: Shutterstock Sheeyla Benalmadena’s ‘Civil Protection’ facilities (Resilience Forum) are finally getting the facelift they desperately need after allegedly being left in a sorry state for over 15 years. The town council has taken action to resolve long-standing issues. It is now undertaking a major refurbishment. These long-overdue repairs and upgrades are …

Mother and her puppies need your help. Credit: FB: PAWS-PATAS Recently, PAWS – PATAS has seen an overwhelming increase in rescue cases. In just 12 short days, PAWS-PATAS has taken in 37 puppies and dogs, which highlights the growing crisis. Since 1989, PAWS-PATAS is a lifeline to animals that have been abandoned or mistreated. This charity is dedicated to rescuing, …

MALAGA’s reservoirs began releasing water as a result of recent storms. The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir has now exceeded 90% of its capacity and has joined La Concepción in releasing water, a bittersweet development following years of severe drought conditions that have plagued the region. The relentless rains have now filled the province’s reservoirs to a miraculous 250 million-litre milestone …

SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …

The SEVILLA authorities approved the development Lagoon City, a groundbreaking project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos, only seven kilometres from Sevilla city. Around the lagoon will be a luxury 200-room hotel, three towers of aparthotels, a conference center, restaurants from around the world, a rooftop bar and …

Speeding cars on the Costa del Sol: Warning about road safety after 300 km/h speeding. Credit: Capturing images by Shutterstock The Costa del Sol is once again in the spotlight after a recent incident involving a driver caught speeding down the A-7 at 300 km per hour. Authorities have warned that reckless driving is a serious threat to the region. …