Costa del Sol

San Pedro de Alcántara is in mourning following the announcement of the passing away of Alfredo, owner of Restaurante Alfredo in Calle Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara. Alfredo was the heart and soul of the emblematic traditional Spanish restaurant in the heart of San Pedro de Alcántara, his death leaving an irreplaceable void in the community. His restaurant was an …

There are many types of grief, but this short article centres on bereavement – something that most of us can relate to that brings with it unwanted emotional and physical side effects. There are many myths that surround bereavement. Most, if no all, have been told to you. Truthfully, you’ll come to terms with grief in your time and your …

Grant Barr is a 37-year old man who has not been seen in Estepona, Spain since 28 January. The community is being asked to call anyone who may have seen him. The police have been informed of Grant’s disappearance, as has the SOS Desaparecidos association. They are asking the public for any information they may have or if they see …

THE SPANISH government will spend almost €2 million housing migrants in a four-star Costa del Sol hotel until April, the Olive Press can reveal.  The Hotel Oh Nice Caledonia, in Bel Air, is reportedly being paid €60 per person per night, according to a source in nearby Benahavis.  This amounts to €21,000 per night or €1.9 million over three months …

Perrock, a rock festival to raise money for stray or abandoned dogs will be held in Fuengirola, on Sunday, 16th of February, between 11am and 8pm. The goal is to show off some of Fuengirola’s finest Rock talents and raise lots of money for local dog shelters. Rock’n’Roll lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy both local and national Rock …

Malaga’s neighbourhoods are undergoing a transformation, as once-bustling shopping streets have become quieter ground floor residences.  In Malaga and on the Costa del Sol the phenomenon has reached unprecedented levels. The councils have introduced much stricter rules for opening new tourist rentals. The Urban Planning Management of Malaga Council granted 460 licences to convert shop units into homes in 2024. …

Pink Floyd Experience in Fuengirola: A night of rock nostalgia Credit Shutterstock, Antiquary Here’s a reminder for all fans of classic rock in Fuengirola, and on the Costa del Sol. The legendary sound of Pink Floyd is coming to life as The Pink Floyd Experience España takes centre stage for an unforgettable night of music. Where: C/ Emancipación, Fuengirola Centre …

107 CARS that were damaged by the Valencia floods, have been discovered in scrapyards or warehouses around Granada. Guardia Civil has opened an investigation into three individuals A car owner reported his vehicle missing from Ribarroja. READ MORE DANA FLOOD DISASTER(Cordon Press Image) Guardia officers launched a special operation called ‘Dark Soul’ after discovering it had been moved 500 kilometres …

The stunning white village of Arriate is home to no less than six songs dedicated to their patron saint St. Valentine. Auroreros is a group of legendary singers who are well known to many locals. They go around the streets in the middle the night and serenade people. Take a stroll through the village at daytime, and you’ll find a …

According to economists, the number of MALAGA holiday apartment bookings dropped by 37,000 from July to November last year because domestic demand was down. Major protests took place in 2024 over ‘saturation’ of tourist areas and whether domestic residents were influenced by those demonstrations remains unclear. In 2023, there were 609,277 apartment reservations during the same period. READ MORE These …