Costa del Sol

As part of the ‘Stories about Benahavís’ series of talks, John Julius Reels presents ‘The Foreign vs. The Familiar. John Julius Reel was born in New York and has been living with his Sevillian partner, two bilingual sons, and their Sevillian mother for the past fifteen years. His talk will be centered on how and when the familiar and foreign …

Maya Doerr’s tile making class at Bedar Arts Centre Credit: FB: Maya Doerr. A new class at Bedar Arts Centre is perfect for those who are passionate about pottery, or want to learn the basics of carving and relief. Maya Doerr, an artist and ceramicist, is starting a pottery group that will meet for four sessions. The focus of the …

All dances are an art form, a communication tool, a physical exercise, and a sharing activity. This particular activity is also a way to learn from and connect with a different culture, India. Anita Tolaram teaches a variety of Bollywood dances and choreographies that are adapted to all ages. Psychomotricity, both fine and coarse, is developed to help learn the …

The Casa de Las Tejerinas in Estepona is hosting an exhibition by contemporary UK artist Gigi López until March 12. The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Friday, 9am-8pm. On Saturdays the hours are the same with a short break between 2pm-4pm. The exhibition is made up of 23 images, painted in acrylic on canvas.  Gigi López (Angela López …

The Spanish actress and influencer, Paula Echevarría, has declared her adoration for Marbella, reaffirming her status as one of the Costa del Sol city’s most ardent fans. The 47-year-old star, boasting 3.6 million Instagram followers, frequently escapes to the glamorous Málaga province coastal hotspot, where she enjoys sun-soaked hols with her husband, ex-footballer Miguel Torres, and their son, Miguel, and …

Enjoy a night of Celtic, Blues and Folk on Thursday, March 6, at Moochers Fuengirola Bar & Grill, when The Stolen Gnomes return to the stage. The band has been around a lot. They formed in 2010 and have reformed several times since. They play a lively selection of folk music mixed with Soul, Blues, Pop, all with a Celtic …

Kevin Sharkey is a chef, singer, TV host, politician and actor.‘He taught himself how to paint at age 30 and began selling his work. His art has been sold in galleries in Dublin, Barcelona Ibiza Portugal and central Malaga. Sharkey, Ireland‘His works are in private collections with those of Pablo Picasso and Lucian Freud. EWN: What is the best way …

In Fuengirola a car crashed into the shop in front of the Under the Clock Karaoke Bar on Paseo Maritimo 36. The police investigating the incident are still unsure of the exact cause of the accident or whether anyone was injured. It is not clear what speed the car was traveling at the moment of impact. However, a quick glance …

THE boss of Marbella’s upmarket realtor The Agency has revealed the results of his first year in the resort… and set a target for 2025. Leif Orthmann told Olive Press he was ‘pretty happy’ with the results in 2024, which included a €10 million villa sale in the Sierra Blanca area. And now the giant American agency has hired five …

The Davis Cup ball is on the Spanish flag. Marbella could host Davis Cup match as Spain looks to reach Final 8. Credit:  Shutterstock, rafa jodar Could Marbella be the next Davis Cup battleground? The Spanish Tennis Federation has been weighing the option of hosting the last-16 match against Denmark at the legendary Puente Romano Tennis Club. This crucial tie is …