Costa del Sol

As the festive season approaches, local resident Shanna Hillebrand is sounding the alarm on the “silent death” of small businesses in Malaga province, where an estimated 3,872 family-run enterprises have shuttered over the past two years – that’s an average of five closures every single day. Hillebrand, a Costa del Sol resident, has made a passionate plea for her fellow …

Nerja hosts a Christmas Symphonic Concert which will transport you from the ballrooms of Vienna, to the sun-drenched shores of Andalusia.  On Sunday, December 14 at 12.30pm the New Symphony Orchestra (NESO) The group will perform their show “From Vienna To Nerja” in the Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja. This modern, welcoming venue is known for its great acoustics as …

The Andalucia Performing Arts Society, T.A.P.A.S. This sold-out performance of “Voices of Christmas”, held in the charming clubhouse of Alhaurin el Grande Golf and decorated festively, has been a triumphant evening. The threefold purpose of the society was always to have fun, entertain and please the audience and raise money for a selected charity. It was brilliantly accomplished on Saturday …

The Costa del Sol, in a show of community spirit and engine grease, is preparing for a roaring of engines. Biker Santa suits are being donned to collect toys for children who have been left behind. Leading the charge, however, is the Moto Club Komando Amimoto‘s 11th Annual Toy Run in Torremolinos on Saturday, December 13. At 11am, scores of …

Marbella’s “pet-friendly” congress encourages responsible pet ownership Credit: Shutterstock, alexgo.photography Marbella is preparing to host its first-ever ‘Marbella Pet Friendly’ Congress on December 12th. This initiative aims to educate people on the importance of responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, as well as to bring awareness about the daily dynamics of life with companion animals. Organised by the City Council, …

Pastoral competition, Mijas Pueblo. Alan Boardman is a local charity fundraiser who strongly recommends Mijas Pueblo’s annual Pastorales Festival for those willing to try. Alan Boardman, local charity fundraiser, says “if you’d love to get a taste for authentic Spanish culture, then go to one or more of these Pastorales” events. The Mijas Pueblo Pastorales Festival will be a highlight, …

After a meeting in November between local officials and representatives from animal welfare groups, the controversy surrounding donkey taxis has continued. Representatives of FAADADonkey Dreamland, Todos los Caballos del Mundo, and El Refugio del Burrito all attended the meeting to discuss the issues that affect the approximately 60 donkeys who are used as tourist guides in the village. Ana Mata …

Three people, including a 16-year-old minor, were hospitalised for smoke inhalation following a fire that broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant located in the La Cañada shopping centre on the A-7 motorway in Marbella on Monday evening, December 8. Around 7.15pm, emergency services were notified after several calls reported an apparent fire in the kitchen. There was also …

Sea of Thieves, the globally acclaimed shared-world journey recreation from Uncommon and Xbox Recreation Studios, has launched its newest charitable initiative, Treasures for Hope, working from December 1 to 18. The marketing campaign converts in-game treasure purchases into real-world donations for the International Reward Basis, supporting its flagship mission, Casa Ángeles, in Marbella, Spain. A number of internationally recognised stars, …

The traditional Christmas market conjures images of frost and snow, but the Costa del Sol is a festive destination where the sun complements the seasonal spirit. In December and January, the major towns along the coast become a haven for foodies, gift hunters, and families who want to experience the Spanish holiday spirit. Mistletoe & Malaga Malaga is the capital …