Costa del Sol

Alora Animal rescue Carratraca – Dogs in danger Credit: Simone Jaspers. Alora Animal rescue  – Carratraca – urgent plea for help. Alora Animal Rescue is requesting urgent help. The lives of 26 dogs are in danger.  The shelter that houses abandoned animals has been flooded and now 26 dogs face immediate danger. The shelter needs fosters urgently.  The rain and …

Spanish tourists drive growth in Malaga hotels – but total stays take a dip. Credit: Shutterstock Sheeyla Spanish visitors made up 45.4% of hotel guests in Malaga, cementing the city’s position as Malaga’s most important tourist market. The number of international tourists decreased.  Malaga hotels offer a variety of accommodation options. The kick-off 2025 with a strong showing, thanks to …

The Sex Pistols are the most recent Costa del Sol tribute band to The Sex Pistols.

 The band, which is made up of four musicians from Malaga, including Martin Hope of The Wasps and Roly Quennel, brings back the energy and raucousness of the London punks John Lydon and Glen Matlock. Steve Jones and Paul Cook were also part of …

The road from Marbella up to Ronda. Credit: Junta de Andalucía. The force of recent rains provoked an avalanche on the A-397, the road that connects the Costa de Sol with the Serranía de Ronda, causing it to be closed to traffic at kilometre 31. Local authorities will monitor the terrain to ensure that there are no more rocks or …

Mojacar’s Loose Women have a great time together on a Tuesday. Credit: Tuesday’s Loose Woman. Loose Women in Mojacar, now in its ninth season, is a vibrant social group that offers both local and foreign women the chance to unwind and explore. Tina & Kathy run the group, which provides a relaxed environment for women to meet new people, share …

From training to trade. Credit: Shutterstock: Media Photos You can also find out more about the following: Camara de Comercio de Almeria Chamber of Commerce in collaboration Consejeria de Desarrollo Educativo y Formacion Profesional Department of Educational Development and Vocational Training CaixaBankdualizaThe event will focus on the future of the vocational training of the Almeria hospitality, tourism and food industries. …

The Junta de Andalucía has initiated controlled water releases from the La Concepción reservoir in Istán, which supplies Marbella and the Western Costa del Sol, to maintain safety levels as it nears 82 percent of its capacity.  After years of drought, heavy rains have boosted the reserves in the area. This has led to a release of the pressure. The …

Benalmadena sorts centre. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena has launched a new Physical Exercise Unit at the Arroyo de la Miel Sports Centre, which is designed to help us get in shape. This unit is especially for people over 55 who lead sedentary lives. This free initiative is a result of the council adopting government-funded programs to get us moving. …

Two brothers were walking with their sons when they heard a man screaming in Mijas. They also heard a neighbor who realized that the man was trapped in his car, after being washed away by torrential flood waters.  The terrifying event happened in the Atalaya area near to the A-7053 between Fuengirola and Alhaurín el Grande. The floodwaters were so …

David and Dema have been working together since about 12 years. It was time to do something different. They found the perfect location in the middle of the Fuengirola Fairground. It was a mix of locals, expats, tourists, market stallholders and local party goers from the fiestas that are celebrated at the fairground. The place was an instant hit with …