Costa del Sol

Join the fun at Fibbers for just €2. Fibbers Irish Bar on Facebook Fibbers Irish Bar, Torreblanca, is a great place to enjoy a fun afternoon with laughter and friendly competition.  Alan Boardman will launch the fundraising campaign for Pawsawhile Dog Rescue on Tuesday, October 7 at 2.30pm. This charity is dedicated to canine rescue. For just €2 per person, …

The first ever Malaga Against Cancer Festival, set for October 4 at La Malagueta Bullring, aims to raise funds and awareness for organisations dedicated to fighting cancer. Organised by the Unidos contra el Cancer Development Group in collaboration with Malaga Council, the event kicks off at 12pm and promises a vibrant day of music and community spirit. The lineup includes …

Benavista Bowls Club began raising funds in spring 2025 to purchase a new carpet. Members have been making private donations and busy with fundraising activities. One member hand-sewed a beautiful patchwork quilt for which members and their families and friends bought raffle tickets, which raised €500. Another raised over €1000 for a mega raffle by asking for donations of gifts …

Juan Antonio Lara announced that Benalmadena’s town hall was searching for a new company to improve the quality of living for elderly and disabled residents.  Currently, 360 people in the municipality receive assistance through the Dependency Law, and 80 others through Community Social Services. The new contract, valued at more than €5 million, will begin on January 1 and run …

Yorkshire Linen Warehouse Spain has opened its much-anticipated megastore at the Carretera de Mijas between Fuengirola & Mijas Pueblo.  After closing its Marbella and Mijas Las Lagunas locations, the new store consolidates its selection into a huge retail space packed with space to wander, an expanded selection of linens and household goods, and a charming new addition: the Spill the …

The Crush Band will be performing at Fuengirola’s beloved Salon Varietes Theatre at 7:30pm on Friday, Oct. 3.  This special one-night performance by Jai Northover promises a night of rock, funk and reggae music that will get the audience up and dancing. Crush Band, with their genre-defying style and boundless energy, has become a Costa del Sol fave, transforming popular …

The International Theatre Studio has announced their autumn production of Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime by David Tristram, a hilarious comedy murder mystery. Hotel TRH Paraiso, in the evenings of October 17, 18, 19 and 2025 at 7:30pm, will present this fast-paced, slapstick show with adult themes. Is it foolproof when a genius commits a perfect murder? Inspector Drake …

It’s time to have a cuppa. Credit: PeopleImages – Shutterstock. Age Concern Marbella –  San Pedro are looking for kind-hearted individuals who can spare just one or two hours a week. They stress that this isn’t care work. It is simply spending some time with an elderly person, and giving them the much-needed human contact. This small amount of human …

Australian-born chef Mathew Lee, a long-time resident of Mijas, has been awarded the coveted All Stars red jacket in recognition of his remarkable achievements with Koala Catering & Events.  The award, given by Grupo all Stars, recognizes Lee as being one of Andalusia’s top 50 chefs. He joins four other Mijas chefs who already have the distinction. Launched this spring, …

In summer 2025, Marbella was transformed into a shining star for compassion when the Aloha Golf Club held a charity tournament. The event brought together laughter, competition and a shared dedication to a vital issue. Organised by DEBRA Piel de Mariposa, the event was the grand finale of the organisation’s summer fundraising efforts, which managed to raise an impressive €47,500 …