Costa del Sol Spain

Recently, the local police of Mijas have successfully removed three illegally-occupied properties from El Faro and Miraflores.  The operation was triggered by police reports and increased surveillance of high-risk zones. The council issued a statement that read: “We acted quickly upon receiving reports to recover these properties and ensure the safety of our residents and team.” The reputable property owners …

Marbella has started counting down until the IRONMAN World Championship takes place between November 8-9. The Costa del Sol, which is the world’s ground zero for triathlons, will host the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship between November 8 and 9. Like in 2024, this event will boost the city’s international profile and make it a great host for global sporting events. …

Ana Mula visited one of the drone teams. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola’s Lifeguard Service has already demonstrated its superiority with the latest drone surveillance technology, which is among the most advanced in Spain. In its eighth year of operation, this technology has been proven to be vital in accident prevention, water rescues and has made Fuengirola an example on …

By Alfred Clarke A recent cracking of the inside slabs on a fast track rail tunnel in Spain led to a spat between regional politicians from Spain and Madrid. A decade has passed since the team that dug the 7km tunnel between Malaga, Spain and Antequera hit an aquifer. The new fracture occurred in the tunnel beneath the village of …

Malaga’s port is once more a spectacle of extravagant opulence. The Yas, the largest, most powerful, and most luxurious superyacht in the world, docked at the city’s harbor, leaving everyone on Muelle Uno speechless. Ownered by Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – known as Fazza to his close friends – the Yas is an extravagant …

The video game Pac-Man has had a huge impact on generations. But why is the yellow pill-muncher now on the promenade of Fuengirola. The iconic video game character Pac-Man has arrived at Fuengirola’s Paseo Marítimo Rey de España to celebrate his 45th anniversary, thanks to a collaboration between the OXO Video Game Museum and Bandai Namco Entertainment, with support from …

EIGHTEEN men, from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, have been rescued by the Spanish police from a tobacco factory that was illegally operating in Andalucia. They were being forced to produce eight million fake cigarettes per day in inhumane circumstances. Guardia Civil revealed the rescue on Tuesday after uncovering it while investigating suspected drug trafficking at a Malaga warehouse.  Instead, …

REMARKABLE video footage captured by the bosses a luxury Tarifa hotel shows the moment a massive forest fire came within metres of engulfing a hotel. Employees at Punta Sur hotel in Andalucia have been praised for their valiant rearguard action to keep the flames at bay – saving both the property and its hundred-plus guests. Greetje Cisters, hotel manager, said …

PUERTO Banus, Marbella – This glitzy seaside promenade is known for its luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and buzzing nightlife. Recently, a simple pasta dish has been stealing the show. At Italian restaurant La Pappardella, a dish called ‘Sexy Pasta’ has been blowing up on social media, with thousands of videos talking about it. Not because it’s particularly sexy, but because …

It was the rearguard action of the hardworking staff in one of Andalucia’s most prestigious hotels that saved them from certain destruction. As flames swept across a large swathe of virgin Tarifa countryside, dozens of employees at Punta Sur worked round the clock to keep the blaze at bay – as it lapped ‘just four metres’ from its perimeter. Greetje …