Costa del Sol

Marbella is the most glamorous place on the Costa del Sol. Its neighbouring district, Puerto Banus, is also a popular destination. San Pedro Alcantara There is a festive buzz about the city, with a mix that includes family-friendly activities, cultural traditions and community solidarity. This captures Andalusian Christmas celebrations. Families from both regions are waiting with great anticipation for the …

The site of an old illegal dump in the Torremolinos Mountains. Credit: Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental. The Costa del Sol authorities are realizing that leisure time on the beach should not be limited to just half the year. Instead, they need to provide outdoor spaces for sports, fresh air and enjoyment all year round. Gran …

A new multi-storey, above-ground car park is about to transform the landscape of La Cala de Mijas. It will be located along the Bulevar de La Cala. Will the new car park be a relief for residents or an eyesore to them? The facility is a good example. one of three new parking projects Recently announced by the Council, will …

On Thursday, December 18th, Motoclub Los Mentirosos bikers brought their “Papanoelada”, an annual event, to Marbella. Riders donned Santa Claus, elves or festive costumes instead of their usual leather gear to form a massive convoy and collect toys donated by local residents. The event kicked off at 6pm from the Bulevar de Pablo Ráez, with participants revving their engines amid …

Police have not released a date or place of death. Photo credit: steved_np3/Shutterstock After airline staff and passengers expressed concerns about the grandmother’s condition, a British family was accused of trying to board an EasyJet plane from Spain with her elderly grandmother. The grandmother allegedly had already died. The incident, which took place at Málaga Airport, has prompted a police …

Malaga Council has awarded a €30,000 contract to manage the growing presence of wild boars and feral pigs in urban areas, saying that the risks to public safety, traffic, and property are on the rise. The deal was for one year with the option to extend it another year. Grupo SCAES-FAC The measures that have been implemented since September 20,24 …

Malaga’s holiday season begins with a wintery feeling, forcing all to prepare for more unsettling weather. Spain’s State Meteorological Agency has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rain this Friday night and Saturday morning. The alert is aimed at the Costa del Sol region, Guadalhorce valley, and Axarquia. The warning is activated at 9pm until midnight. Some forecasts even extend …

Disney fans make the dreams of critically ill children a reality. Credit: Club Mickey Club Mickey, the official Disney fan association in Spain, recently donated to the Little Wish Foundation. This group works to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and teens who are critically ill by turning their dreams into reality. Wishes come true with the help of others …

Marbella City Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to local sport through the launch of its first individual sports grants, which this year has allocated €100,000 to 17 elite athletes from the municipality. The signing ceremony took place at the Cortijo Miraflores Cultural Centre and was presided over by the Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, alongside the Councillor for Sports, Lisandro Vieytes. …

As the holiday seasons approach with their warmth and joy, an animal rescue centre located in Pizarra is fighting to survive amid unprecedented challenges. Last Chance Animal Rescue Spain was founded by British expat Jacqui Ros in 2012. It currently provides care for more than 100 dogs and cat, some of which are abandoned, abused or neglected. The charity relies …