Costa del Sol

As part of an overall plan to review Malaga’s General Urban Development Plan, the council agreed to temporarily suspend new licenses for tourist rental services, such as AirBnBs. This will last for up to three years.  Francisco de la Torre has announced this measure to ensure proper regulation of residential and tourism uses, in response to changes in the social …

The Triple A Charity Gala will be held at the Trocadero Stadium on September 13, 2025. The glamorous event will raise vital funds for Amigos de Los Animales Abandonados. (Triple A), an local non-profit shelter which cares for over 250 cats and dogs. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening with a three course gourmet dinner, live entertainment, a dazzling performance …

Elliott Wright, former TOWIE actor and Costa del Sol restauranteur, has welcomed his fifth daughter, Dolly Eileen Wright. She was born on 8th August 2025. Elliott and Sadie who have two other children with each other are delighted. Elliott announced the good news to friends and relatives, saying “Sadie has given me another beautiful girl.” We are truly blessed – …

Estepona’s Casa de Las Tejerinas in Plaza de las Flores will open to showcase Aires del Sur, a captivating painting collection by artist Silvia Pucciarelli. The exhibition, which runs until August 27, offers free entry and features 21 medium and large-format works that capture the light, colours, and emotions of Andalucía. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Friday from …

The Local Government Board of Marbella has approved over €400,000 to fund social initiatives, supporting eight partnerships with local associations and a competitive grant programme.  Of the total, €260,000 will finance agreements with organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Family Association (AFA Marbella), Marbella Voluntaria, Bastiano Bergese, Cáritas (for its Virgen Madre shelter), Afimar, Crece, Cudeca, and Global Gift. These projects …

In a dazzling announcement that sent fans into a frenzy, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have confirmed their engagement after nine years together. For the Costa del Sol this isn’t the most exciting news. Before it was published, The Daily Mail posted the plans of the couple on their social media pages. The announcement made on the Costa was made …

Malaga Airport is the busiest airport in the world. This July saw 2,866.642 passengers, 19,814 flight operations and an increase year-on-year of 7.8 and 7.7 percent, respectively, over July 2024.  It has grown faster than all major Spanish transport infrastructures, including Barcelona-El Prat (2.9%) and Madrid Barajas (0.6%). Malaga Airport is on a growth trajectory after a record 2024, when …

A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Jose Maria Bellido said to Cadena Television that the monument was saved. Let’s be clear: There will be no catastrophe or spread. ABC and several newspapers reported the fire started around 9pm after a robotic machine caught on fire. …

The world-renowned chef Jose Andres is at the heart of a destructive wildfire which has forced 2,000 people to evacuate from Spain’s Costa de la Luz. Speaking about the blaze – which started near Playa de los Alemanes on Sunday – the celebrity chef described the dramatic scene unfolding in the area where he owns property and is developing a …

The brutal heatwave in Spain has caused the highest level of red weather warnings to be issued across western Andalucia, with temperatures expected to reach 44C today in some parts of Sevilla province and Cordoba. Both provinces have warned their countrysides to prepare for extreme temperatures. The Huelva Coast is also on red alert if the temperature rises above 42C.  …