Costa del Sol

Malaga will be the leading pioneer of advanced air traffic controls for drones and manned planes. This will allow for faster and efficient transports of human organs in transplants and critical medical operations. The three-year ENSURE pilot project, a collaborative effort between Indra, the Spanish air traffic service provider and ENAIRE has successfully demonstrated safe integration of unmanned drones with …

Following confirmation that the owner of the Plaza Mayor Shopping Centre has funded significant infrastructure improvements, chronic daily traffic congestion is set to disappear. The project to double the access lane on the MA-20 Ronda Oeste in the direction Malaga was published in the Boletín Oficial de la Provincia de Malaga (BOP). Plaza Mayor, as part of their long-awaited expansion …

Storm Leonardo wreaks havoc in Portugal & now comes to Andalucia. Credit: Storm Malaga X Spanish State Meteorological Agency AEMET issued a red alert for heavy rainstorms on Wednesday, 4th February in Malaga Province. Forecasts show that accumulations of water could reach 150 litres/square metre or more in 12 hours. The schools in Andalucia will be closed on Wednesday because …

Eco Amigos has had to delay several of their beach cleaning campaigns along the Western Costa del Sol because of recent severe weather conditions in southern Spain. Melissa Vaughn is leading a group of volunteers who are getting ready to participate in a fun collaborative event on the Western Costa del Sol this weekend. Eco Amigos and the “Mil Playas”, …

SPAIN is facing a critical week of weather as experts warn the country is ‘saturated’ and unable to absorb the deluge of water heading its way. Meteorologists have described the ground across the Iberian Peninsula as being ‘full like a sponge’ following weeks of relentless storms. Now, a new ‘atmospheric river’ – a massive band of concentrated moisture stretching from …

Art aficionados on the Costa del Sol are in for a treat in February as the Museo de la Ciudad hosts “CIRCUS”, an exhibition of paintings by acclaimed artist José María Córdoba. Opening on February 12 and running through April 5, the free art show will immerse visitors in Córdoba’s unique world of surreal figuration and deconstruction, combining reality with …

Lost hikers have been located safely rescued after spending a night exposed to freezing temperatures of -4°C and gale-force winds exceeding 120 km/h near the summit of Pico Torrecilla in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park near Marbella. You can also find out more about the following: alarm was raised Early on Saturday, 31 January, the woman of the …

Chilli Pepes is a Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute Band that will return to Louie Louie, the iconic venue in Los Angeles on Friday February 6 at 11pm. Fans from all over the Costa del Sol will be there to witness the return of the legendary funk-rock band. Chili Pepes are a Granada-based band that has been rocking the audience …

The much-loved 13th Festival Perrock returns on Sunday, Feb. 8, to Fuengirola, promising a full-day of high-energy, rock music and community spirit. It will also provide vital support for the local dog charities. Organised by the Asociación Perrock, this annual charity event transforms the Recinto Ferial into a wild and crazy rock’n’roll hub for all the family for charity at …

Estepona and Marbella will be dressing up for an exciting Carnival 2026, which will bring laughter, elaborate costumes and live performances to the Costa del Sol as the holiday season begins. The Ayuntamiento of Estepona has announced an exciting two-day festival on February 7 and 8, which will appeal to all with music, satire and creativity. Carnival troupes and drag …