Costa del Sol Spain

Health officials are raising alarms over the fact that melanoma is increasing at a faster rate than the national average in Malaga Province.  The region’s health authority struggles with an emergency of public health, made worse by the abundance of sunshine and relaxed outdoor lifestyle. At Hospital Universitario Regional de Málaga, over 180 cases were recorded in 2024 alone, which …

A violent street fight in Puerto Banús, Marbella, left a teenager in hospital and one person under arrest in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to El Español. Around 1:40 in the morning, an incident occurred on Avenida Julio Iglesias near a restaurant. Around ten youths were involved in the fight. The victim was injured in the arm by …

The Assumption Day of Mary is a major Catholic feast that will be celebrated in Spain on Friday, 15 August.  As the bank holiday fell on a weekend this year, it created a long, relaxing weekend. It is also known as “puentes de agosto”, or August Bridge. Traffic will be a bit heavier on Thursday and/or Sunday due to this …

Show your appreciation Credit: Elasmus T Godfrey Jenny and Alan Boardman from Mijas spearheaded an initiative to bring hope and a renewed vision for nearly 1,000 residents living in remote villages near Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forrest. The Eyedrop Project, thanks to the generous donations of glasses collected along the Costa del Sol and distributed during a visit in January, enabled …

As summer brings an influx of visitors to the Baños de la Hedionda in Casares, the historic Roman natural baths in Casares, the local council has introduced a free reservation system to manage access during peak daytime hours. This measure aims to limit the number of people who enter the iconic dome structure and preserve its architectural and historic value. …

Three members of the notorious “timo la estampita” criminal gang, also known as the “wallet con”, were arrested by the National Police in Estepona.  The suspects, two men and one woman, aged 20, 25, and 53, were detained as alleged perpetrators of a June 2025 fraud that cost a victim €7,900. The old swindle that dates back to 1910 continues …

Recent discussion on popular Facebook page raised concerns over the number of disabled spaces at the new Carrefour store in Mijas Costa. This has forced drivers with normal mobility to park further away. Some people expressed their frustration at the inconvenience of making a quick run to buy essentials such as bread. Conversation quickly shifted to a more pressing matter: …

Territory Costa del Sol is a photography exhibition that celebrates the images of the sunny coast between Nerja & Manilva. This show will run until 28 September and offers a vibrant exploration of Costa del Sol from the lens of 50 photographers. The exhibition contains over 400 photographs taken in the span of two years. From sunlit beaches, to hidden …

The hospitality industry in Costa del Sol will face a difficult season, as Europeans’ spending power is dwindling. This means that the accommodation prices in the area need to be adjusted to reflect the current economic reality.  The Asociación de Empresarios Hoteleros de la Costa del Sol (Aehcos) has reported a projected occupancy rate of 88.32 per cent for August …

A LARGE fire broke out at Cordoba’s iconic mosque-turned-cathedral on Friday evening in harrowing scenes reminiscent of the blaze that tore through Notre Dame in Paris. Videos shared on social networks showed smoke and flames engulfing a section of the medieval monument. Me acaban de pasar este vídeo del interior de la Mezquita de Córdoba en llamas. Estoy desolado. El …