Costa del Sol

Taxi convoy for the elderly around Marbella Credit: david x la calle – Shutterstock Marbella Christmas is about more than just the thousands of lights decorating its streets. It’s about spreading that festive glow to all residents, no matter what their age or level of mobility. The town is preparing for its most heartwarming Christmas tradition with this spirit at …

Spanish State Meteorological AgencyAEMETAs Storm Bram makes its way towards the Iberian Peninsula, he has issued widespread warnings of all kinds, including orange and yellow alerts. The storm will bring major weather hazards such as a DANA (Isolated Depression At Higher Atmospheric Levels), a heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions. These are most prevalent on the Costa del Sol. Andalusia …

Marbella Conduce. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella has announced the fourth edition of its popular ‘Marbella Conduce’ programme, designed to support young residents in obtaining a driving licence. The scheme provides a €100 grant to successful applicants for car, motorcycle, lorry, or trailer licences, reinforcing the city’s commitment to youth development and employability. Councillor Alejandro González, who presented the programme, …

Sun and Thunder and Festival Z! For the first time ever in Ireland, Live will be shown at Bruxelles pub. Credit: Derick P. Hudson / Shutterstock The team behind Sun and Thunder This weekend, the 2026 festival will officially launch its edition in London and Dublin. The festival is supported by the Fuengirola City Council The following are some examples …

Born in the UK, Leon’s early life took him to Zambia as a young child before the family settled in South Africa in 1989. With a degree in live performance from South Africa, he immersed himself in the country’s vibrant theatre scene. “What I love about drama is that it changes all the time,” he explains. “Once you finish one …

Keep the streets clean to welcome Father Christmas Credit: Shutterstock, Roman Samborskyi Marbella gets ready to welcome Santa Claus. Marbella Town Hall activated a cleaning operation in order to maintain the city’s pristine condition through the Christmas period, as it prepares itself for the significant increase of visitors and events. This initiative involves over 200 municipal employees and aims to …

Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and free of judgment. Credit: Shutterstock, Maksim Ladouski It’s a magical, wonderful time of year. But let’s not kid ourselves, it can be overwhelming. The Christmas season begins with a calmer tone Do you want to have a relaxed and alcohol-free gathering for Christmas? Sober Socials offers the perfect alternative to …

Estepona is set to be the talk of the Costa del Sol with its newest dazzling decoration: one of Andalucía’s largest crochet Christmas trees. This is the perfect way to bring colour and cheer into Estepona’s streets. Standing at an impressive 12 metres tall, the Christmas tree is taking shape in the Plaza José Vázquez in Cancelada, promising to be …

Santa Clause Shopping All the family can have fun. Credit: Shutterstock, Bandersnatch Zoco Home, the popular Christmas Charity Market, is returning to Mijas on Saturday 13 December 2025 from 10am-4pm. The market returns to Centro Idea, Mijas, on Saturday 13th December 2025 from 10am until 4pm. The event, which is dedicated to giving back to the community, will raise funds …

Turkey Trot is a charitable family event Credit: Shutterstock, CLS Digital Arts Get ready to trot like a Turkey! Benalmadena Turkey Race returns on Sunday, 14th December. The Turkey Race has quickly become one of the most popular community events during the holiday season. It injects lively sport, charitable giving and a spirit of community togetherness into the streets of …