Costa del Sol

Ferraris in the crowd Credit: Ian Kuah X On Saturday, October 4th, the Costa del Sol became a playground for fast, loud and elite cars as the Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol brought over 150 hypercars, supercars and classic icons to Marbella.  The three-day event was billed as Spain’s premier motorsports event. It merged high-octane technology with Costa del …

Councillor José Eduardo Díaz shows off new developments. Credit: Ayunatamiento de Marbella. Marbella Council has approved a major urban development initiative between Hacienda Cortés and Camino de los Pescadores, paving the way for 270 protected-price housing units and the creation of a whole new neighbourhood under a “compact city” framework.  The council says that the project will complement the Arroyo …

The Marbella Council has promised to intervene to stop a controversial collective dismissal that could threaten the jobs of 100 employees at the Senator Marbella Hotel as the current operator prepares for contract terminations starting on November 8. The CCOO union, in a press release following a meeting of city officials, announced that the council The company is “willing and …

RYANAIR increased its winter schedule from and to Malaga Airport after reducing services at some regional airports. The Irish airline has increased its flights from the end of October to March to some of its most popular airports throughout Spain after it cut smaller outlets because of a dispute over tax rates. The winter season will see the extension of …

MALAGA has finally moved to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in the city with immediate effect – with the fate of the animals yet to be determined.  Animal rights activists have been campaigning for years to get this decision. They claim that it is animal abuse. The horses’ complaints center around the punishing temperatures of summer, the dangers they face when …

After filming themselves with whales, three friends may have to pay a five-figure penalty. Three men are shown jumping from a small pleasure boat into open waters of Strait of Gibraltar, as a pod of whales appears nearby. The mountains of Morocco loom in the background as the swimmers paddle just metres from the animals – in clear violation of …

The council of Malaga, in a long-awaited move, has banned tourist horse and carriage services. The decision involves the phase-out of the service, which once had 55 horse-drawn wagons in operation. Operators who still have permits will be compensated. The licences, originally granted in 2015 under a municipal ordinance that had a valid until October 2035 were reduced following an …

Donkey Dreamland in Mijas, the beloved donkey sanctuary, will host its first Oktoberfest, on October 25, 2018. The celebration, which is a family affair, will include cold beers and tasty food as well as live music and games. All of this, set in the picturesque hills above La Cala de Mijas, will raise funds to help the growing collection rescued …

On Saturday, October 11th, motorbike fans on the Costa del Sol can expect an exciting day as two events with high-octane energy collide. There is something for everyone, from riders to fans of noise.  The Komando Bike Festival kicks off the festivities, an energetic and loud biker gathering arranged by the Moto Club Komando Amimoto Torremolinos. In 2010, a passionate …

As the Costa del Sol sun begins to fade and the temperature drops, the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club Diabetic Support Group invites the community to its 7th Annual Charity Walkathon and market on Sunday, 2nd November at 10am.  This 5-kilometre stroll along the beach will provide a fun day for everyone, including fitness and raising money to support …