Costa del Sol

Policia Nacional arrested two notorious Italian mafia members in Spain. The fugitives had been wanted for a range of serious offences, including murder, extortion and kidnapping. These men were arrested on European arrest warrants in Almeria & Tenerife, and they belonged to the Neapolitan Camorra gang. READ MORE Both men could face a combined prison sentence of 60 years. Late …

Give the gift of time. Credit: SeventyFour / Shutterstock Christmas means different things to most people. For kids it’s lots and lots of presents. For teenagers it means the coolest things around. We’ve all been there, but what do you get for older expats? There are three types of gift. High cost. Low cost. NO cost. I know it seems …

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? From feline-friendly crafts to festive family support, two special workshops offer hands-on activities with a unique twist. Mum’s creative workshop Mums on the Costa del Sol are invited to a special evening of festive fun, practical parenting advice and relaxation at a Sip, Share and Decorate workshop, led by CBT …

Walkathon for Water, Benalmádena, 2025. Credit: AEHCOS More than 500 people took to the streets of Mijas and Benalmádena this November to take part in the Walkathons for Water, a charitable initiative designed to raise awareness about global water scarcity. The We Are Water Foundation organised the event and was supported by Hilton Grand Vacations managed resorts Los Amigos Beach …

Spain has expanded its dog DNA laws to curtail mess and punish offenders. Photo Credit: Artem Beliaikin via Unsplash DOG OWNERS, a new regulation has come into effect in several municipalities in Spain that could bring a fine of more than €300 if not followed: registering your pets’ DNA. Dog owners in many Spanish municipalities are now required to microchip …

The Michelin Stars awarded to Spain. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Malaga. The second consecutive year, the Michelin Guide Spain 2026 At a gala in Malaga, the award was revealed. This confirms the Costa del Sol and Malaga as Europe’s most dynamic food destinations. Around 700 guests attended the presentation, which took place at the FYCMA Palace. This included chefs, journalists and …

Costa del Sol bargain-hunters are preparing to take advantage of Black Friday sales in the hope of securing great deals for Christmas. In Malaga province, around 88 per cent of residents plan to shop, with the average spend expected to be €245, according to a Spanish consumer association. Shops prepare for heavy traffic The shopping centres on the coast have …

A FAMILY OF FOUR DIERED in their Torrox house from a suspected natural gas leak. The bodies of two teenaged children and a married couple were discovered Tuesday around 3:20pm. They died overnight after a butano stove was left on, which released deadly carbon monoxide fumes. READ MORE TUEDAY CALLE PONTILS CENE Said Rabah (53), and his wife Saadia (38), …

Just a few days remain until the official start of the holiday season in Costa del Sol. The La Cala de Mijas Lions Club has announced the return to its popular “Very Merry Christmas Market”. On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, at 11am, the event will be held in Butibamba Park, which is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. …

A local artisan baker in the fertile Guadalhorce Valley, Malaga Province, is inspiring conversation one loaf at atime. Beatriz Lloyd is an expat from the UK who has swapped her career in paediatrics for the rhythmic rising of dough. She launched Bea’s Sourdough Bread and Dulces Bakery combining culinary science with the best local organic ingredients. These sweets were simply …