Costa del Sol

While the wind is howling outside and it’s well over 35° in the sun, i’m sitting under a deep shade and wondering which amazing culinary creation I will serve next. La Traina is one of Andalucia’s most secretive restaurants. You won’t find it accidentally. It is tucked away in a pothole-ridden lane between Vejer de la Frontera, and Zahara de …

Age Concern Marbella San Pedro invites its community to escape the high temperatures and busy shopping malls this summer by attending their welcome coffee mornings.  The indoor shopping malls with their powerful air conditioning systems are a popular place to cool off, but others have the same idea. With six local drop-in sessions, including a new one at El Barracón …

Popular Costa del Sol entertainer Nathan Dean announces that there are only 40 tickets remaining for the Late Summer Soirée, planned for September 16. Nathan says, “We now only have 40 tickets left before we’re sold out—so if you’re even thinking about it, don’t dilly…” He says that there are even guests coming from the UK especially for this, the …

Donkey Dreamland in La Cala de Mijas will celebrate its fifth anniversary on August 1, 2025. Amaya Isert was inspired to create the sanctuary after she saw native donkeys tightly tethered in Mijas, waiting for tourists. Amaya was an expert in donkey care, having volunteered in Antequera at the Refugio del Burro.  She was determined to make a change and …

Adam Husicka Today marks 50 years since the first C1 Cercanias train began running between Malaga and Fuengirola. The line, which stretches 30.7 km along the Costa del Sol and serves seven stations, is a vital one for both locals and tourists. It offers direct access to Malaga Airport and represents a landmark in Spanish infrastructure. Diario SUR The line …

Daniel Weigend lost his life tragically recently after attempting to put out an ember in one of park’s buildings.  The announcement was posted on the park’s Instagram account. It said, “It was with deep sadness that we had to inform you that a tragedy occurred in Lobo Park.” Daniel Weigend, who was the soul and heart of our park, died …

Fuengirola Lifeguards monitoring the water condition. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola A man was fined for refusing to leave Los Boliches Beach on the Costa del Sol despite the red flag warning that swimming is prohibited.  According to a Fuengirola town hall statement, the incident happened after lifeguards noticed dangerous ripcurrents in a particular area of the beach. This led them …

Costco, the American retail giant is set to open its first store on the Costa del Sol after the summer. The building permit carries a material execution budget of €24 million and includes plans for 640 parking spaces. The ambitious project of renovation and restructuring at the Malaga Nostrum complex is almost complete. Soon after the summer, the demolition of …

It is amazing to see the cultural impact that concepts imported from the United States have on the culture of the rest of the world. Roller skates for work, for one. What about shopping? Since many years, employees have glided on roller skates through the aisles of larger Spanish hypermarkets such as Alcampo or Carrefour to check a price. Carrefour …

Full Moon Charity Walk will take place on Saturday, 8 August at 8pm. This is the fifth annual event for Luna Llena Sports Club.  The event promotes physical activity, nature and astronomy as well as charity. It aims to raise awareness about the Sierra Nevada and help vulnerable communities. The walk will begin at Route 1 of the Cañada del …