Costa del Sol

Desvelar la realidad, (or ‘Unveil Reality’) is an exhibition paying tribute to Spanish realist art featuring influential figurative artists from the past 60 years.  Organised by Estepona council and curated by María Toral, the exhibition boasts 81 works showing paintings, drawings, and sculptures, sourced from prestigious institutions like the Reina Sofía National Museum, Fundación Ávila, Fundación Sorigué, Fundación Azcona, private …

On Saturday, April 12, the ever-popular TAPAS Spring Fair returns with fun for all ages. This fun-filled day will include Easter Bonnet Competitions for adults and children, a Bake-a-Cake competition, an Easter Egg Hunt for kids, over 30 craft stalls, and much more. TAPAS (The Andalucía Performing Arts Society) invites everyone to come along and join in the fun and …

On Sunday, March 30, enjoy a tranquil day of yoga in the wilderness and trekking in serenity. The Tranquil Wilderness Yoga and Trekking invites the community explore the revitalized tropical canyons and hidden lagunas of Rio Alaminos that have been rejuvenated by the recent rains. The 10 km easy-grade trek offers yoga and meditation sessions under shaded trees in a …

Martina Renate, her dog Ellie, and their belongings have been located in another province. Martina, a 61-year old German housekeeper, was found on Sunday, 23 March, far from her Marbella home. The police investigated the disappearance of Martina who disappeared after she left the home of a woman that she helped regularly on Friday, 14th March. Martina, a resident of …

Sarah Almagro is a Marbella adaptive surfing star who has signed an innovative sponsorship agreement with MarcaMarbella. This deal will ensure support through 2028. The deal is not only a vital financial backer, but it also gives adaptive surfing visibility as a sport which has not yet been added to the Paralympics. ‘It’s taken over a year, but I finally …

A WAVE OF luxury developments has swept over the Costa de la Luz holiday resort of Tarifa. The municipality, which is known for its beautiful beaches and strong wind, has seen a boom in real estate, with luxury hotels, residential developments, and holiday apartments popping up. Five major developers have been working with the City Council of Tarifa to meet …

Acebuchal, a village that has only 15 residents. Credit: elacebuchal.com Andalusia’s government has just unveiled a new strategy to tackle the demographic challenges. This will lead to a boost in the economy and a transformational future.  Presented by Justice and Local Administration councillor José Antonio Nieto, the draft plan hopes to grow the region’s population to 10 million by 2050 …

Malaga is on the verge of achieving its dream of a luxurious marina akin to Puerto Banús, as the Port Authority has given final approval to the San Andrés marina project.  This administrative step removes a major hurdle from the construction of the luxury nautical complex. It also gives a more precise completion date and is backed by investors who …

The Harley-Davidson Club meets in Arroyo de la Miel are three days long and feature Mayday, The Hank Moody Band and Daniel Song. Reverendo seven, Navegando and The Bert Blackmon trio will all be playing. The residents of Arroyo de la Miel have already been subjected to the roaring Harleys that rumble through their neighbourhood all day. Now, the neighbours …

Estepona Vive sus Calles festival. Credit: Ayuntamiento Estepona. Estepona Vive Sus Calles is back for its 2025 Edition, which runs from Friday, 28 March, to Sunday, 30 March 2025. It promises a fun, celebration of food, art, and entertainment. The Estepona city council organises this annual extravaganza to bring residents and tourists together to enjoy the newly revitalized historical streets …