Costa del Sol

Will Smith will perform on the Starlite Occident Auditorium’s main stage in Marbella. The concert is unusual, with Will Smith telling mostly his story and a few jokes. There may also be some music.  This “An Evening With Will Smith” event is sure to be one of the highlights of Costa del Sol Starlite Summer Season, and promises an unforgettable …

French-Spanish Gipsy Jazz ensemble Pascale & Co. are set to play at Clarence Jazz Club on Saturday, July 12, for a night of sophistication and cool jazz.  The band blends influences from Manouche, Chanson Française, pop, and jazz, creating a distinctive sound that evokes the charm of French cabaret and the energy of Gipsy jazz. Led by vocalist Pascale Petecchia, …

Thirty Seconds to Mars will be making its debut in Andalusia, at the Marenostrum Festival, in Fuengirola, on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.  The band, led by the mysterious actor and singer Jared Leto looks like it will deliver a live performance that is full of surprises. It’s a show the Costa del Sol will never forget. Thirty Seconds to Mars, …

SUNBATHERS and tourists witnessed an unexpected sight yesterday when the Spanish Navy carried out a full-scale landing exercise at La Malagueta, a beach in Malaga. Locals and tourists were both left stunned by the sight of troops abseiling down from helicopters or speedboats onto the beach. The local authorities announced the event ahead of time, but the presence of military …

Estepona has paid all of its debts. The team of Mayor José María García Urbano has remarkably got the town’s accounts into positive figures after inheriting huge debt from the previous administration. Now, they plan to put the money back where it belongs – into residents’ pockets. The mayor announced a tax reduction plan that includes a cut to the …

Del Sol Singers entertainers at Champagne Lifestyle Market Credit: Helen Stanley Champagne Lifestyle by Helen Stanley is set to host its popular Garden Market this Saturday, July 12, from 9.30am to 3pm at the stunning gardens of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía.  The market has been a huge success in the past and this one promises to be just as enjoyable. …

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to light up Fuengirola on July 11, originally planned at the Estadio de Atletismo Ciudad de Málaga, but now has been relocated to the stunning beachfront Marenostrum Fuengirola. Organisers have promised a more exciting show, featuring JLo’s breathtaking performance in front of the spectacular Mediterranean backdrop that is Sohail Castle. All tickets purchased from …

Mayor Lara does not look very happy. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena Benalmadena residents should be aware. The supply will be cut on Tuesday, 7th July as essential work has been delayed until the most busy and hot time of the year. As council contractors plug the holes that have been found in the pipes of these areas, you can expect …

This summer, bullfighting returned on Sunday 6th July with an evening of sold-out tickets at the Estepona bullring. Entire families cheered the ritualistic exhaustion of the animals. However, not everyone was elated. The animal charity AIMS, (Animals in Marbella Sanctuary), and others peacefully protested at the gates to stop what they see as animal cruelty and barbarity. Witnesses reported that …

Malaga Provincial Council, as much of Europe struggles with the worst forest fires ever recorded in history, has launched a public awareness campaign urgently to prevent forest blazes in the region.  As temperatures rise, the Provincial Firefighters’ Consortium is more likely to experience fires. Manuel Marmolejo is the head of Security and Emergencies. He stressed that it was important for …