Costa del Sol

SPAIN could be facing a wave thousands of evictions after the parliament rejected a new extension of housing protections introduced during pandemic. The purpose of the moratorium was to protect families who were vulnerable from being evicted from their homes if they could not pay their rent or mortgage during Covid. The measure allowed the judge to temporarily pause eviction …

THE mysterious phantom poet terrorising the Malaga city of Ronda has struck once more, this time with the native mayor firmly in sights. Calling himself the ‘Son of Cervantes’, the nameless satirist has escalated his weird marketing campaign of hanging Seventeenth-century model poems on native monuments. Following his earlier assaults on the expat group, his newest goal is the conservative …

Leisure: The Hidden Challenges Steve warns, however, that while the idea of moving from the boardroom onto the beach may sound appealing, the loss in professional structure could be very upsetting. He says that when we work, we tend to take things for granted. He says that retired people often leave more behind than just a paycheck; they also lose …

Alan presenting Sue Barnes of S.E.A.R.C.H. with a cheque. Credit: AB B FB Tireless Costa del Sol fundraiser Alan Boardman is back with another of his popular fun quizzes set to entertain and raise vital funds for local charities. Put the next one in your calendar for Monday, March 9, at 2.30pm, when the event kicks off at Fibbers Irish …

Tradition and identity of Mijas Credit: Peña Caballista Mijeña Peña Caballista de Mijas organised an event on Saturday, February 28, to commemorate the Day of Andalucia with over 60 horses and their riders taking route through Mijas’ lush and verdant countryside revitalised by recent rainfall. The Gomenaro River flowed abundantly for the first time after a long period of time. …

It is known as Europe’s driest landscape, with harsh sun, dust, and silence. But this week, photographer Beatriz Urrutia (@mandolinaes on X and Instagram) stumbled upon a fleeting ‘miracle’ in Almeria’s Cabo de Gata. The usually barren landscape around the famous Los Genoveses beaches exploded into a carpet of wildflowers after weeks of heavy rains during a seemingly never-ending series …

Marbella’s Premiere Club will host a weekend full of rocking live music this Friday and Saturday. Three crowd-pleasing local favourites are performing: Not Yet Alokados & The Wall Street Band. The action begins at 11.30pm on Friday, 6th March. This energetic rock/pop band plays high-octane English hits, from classics to current favourites. Not Yet is known for their energetic performances …

A FUENGIROLA cabbie has been arrested for punching a 65 year old Irish passenger after he threw him out of the cab. The incident occurred on Monday, 23 February. The driver, who was 51, picked up two Irish customers, both of whom were intoxicated, according to reports. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL CABBIE ARREST One of the passengers started burping and …

Victoria Hart: always in our minds The Costa del Sol community and the Guadalhorce community are holding a fundraiser in support of Victoria Hart’s three children, who were brutally murdered by domestic violence on the 24th of January. Friends and family of the much-loved mother have organised the event at Lauro Golf & Bowls Club, with the intention of raising …

Tabletom are about to bring their legendary fusion sound to Estepona on Saturday, March 7, with a special return performance at the iconic Sala Louie Louie, opposite Estepona Harbour. Malaga’s rock institution has been around since 1976. They have a unique style that combines rock, jazz and flamenco with blues, reggae and progressive sounds. It is so eclectic, it needs its …