Costa del Sol

The Hannan family’s vital ‘Save a Life’ campaign is rapidly expanding its footprint across Mijas Costa, successfully installing its second publicly accessible defibrillator in Calahonda.  The new device, located in El Campanario Plaza opposite Sunshine Golf, is another important step towards making the area safer. The latest installation, which was entirely funded by local residents, is an essential part of …

Jelle Geens & Lucy Charles-Barclay, Ironman winners 2025. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella The 2025 IRONMAN World Championship that concluded in Marbella on Sunday, 9 November, was officially declared a huge success. Not only because of the sporting drama, but also for its monumental impact for Marbella and for the entire Costa del Sol.  The IRONMAN Pro Series event is known …

Get into the groove for a profound journey through the history of blues as Clarence Jazz Club proudly presents The Lito Blues Band, led by Spain’s legendary blues guitarist, José Fernández “Lito.”  The Blues Experience is much more than a concert. It’s a pure and unadulterated expression of soul and emotion that traces the history of the blues from its …

Estepona has announced that it plans to upgrade the traffic management system of the city by installing new intelligent AI-driven camera systems at 80 strategic points in the town center and on the outskirts. The project, valued at approximately €970,000, will be put out to tender in the coming weeks, the local authority has confirmed. The expanded system, which builds …

Marbella Council, with funding from the Regional Government of Andalucia has launched an controversial campaign to encourage the shopkeepers of the historic CascoAntiguo/Old Town area to keep the roads clean. The council is accused of passing on the responsibility of street maintenance to tenants in one of the most visited areas of the town.  Although municipal cleaning services have been …

Mayor Ana Mata & MªFrancisca Alarcon in the Big Park. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas Final tests and safety trials are being conducted to prepare for the grand opening of Gran Parque de Mijas. This park, which will be Andalusia’s largest urban area at 270,000 square meters, has been eagerly anticipated.  The tests were carried out during the fifth stage of …

The Peak District and Costa del Sol are buzzing with excitement after rising singer-guitarist Sami James joined forces with Grammy award-winning producer Eliot Kennedy to record a career-defining recording.  The independent musician, who is known for a raw, heartfelt, troubadour-style, has recorded three new tracks and taken a giant leap in the development of his career. Eliot Kennedy created Sami …

Marbella emerged as the European leader for sustainable development following the first Circular Economy Forum held at The Pool Marbella. The Forum brought together more than 80 international experts in tourism, construction, innovation, and other sectors.  Organised By CleanTech Hub – The Pool in partnership with Marbella Council and Grupo Innovación Activa, the event sparked urgent debate on balancing economic …

Age Concern meets ups in Fuengirola Mijas, and Benalmadena Credit: Age Concern Age Concern Fuengirola Mijas and Benalmadena is preparing to open their brand new Community Hub in February of 2026. Construction of the facility for which it was built is moving rapidly. Volunteers and committee members are getting more excited. The exact location will be revealed nearer the opening …

The golden glow of Christmas officially is about to arrive on the Costa del Sol, as Mayor María Ángeles Muñoz has announced when she will press the button to illuminate more than two million LED lights across Marbella, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.  Residents will fill the Avenida del Mar for the spectacular switch-on, which includes live carols …