Costa del Sol Spain

The crackdown on Airbnb in Spain has officially started, following a directive issued by government officials in July ordering the removal of any unregistered vacation rentals. The American rental giant is going to start identifying “irregular listings” and will give hosts a 10 day window in which they can add the Unique Rental Registry Number or the NRUA in Spanish …

SPAIN’S Airbnb crackdown has officially begun, with a July directive from government officials ordering the removal of all unregistered holiday rentals. The American rental giant will begin identifying “irregular” listings and give hosts a 10-day window to add the Unique Rental Registration Number, or the NRUA in Spanish – failure to comply will result in removal. Any property with a …

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 …

On Saturday, July 26, with the sun shining brightly over Alhaurín Golf, the fourth annual Tomate Huevo Toro Golf Tournament was held, an event that brought together 96 golfers from across the province and beyond, with a colourful mix of nationalities. The Guadalhorce Valley’s Tomate Huevo Toro is a highly prized specialty and part of its heritage and identity. The …

On Friday, July 25, volunteers at the Andalusian Horses Rescue Centre (ARCH) in Alhaurin had a memorable evening when the Guardia Civil appeared in complete darkness. The men were carrying 10 horses, with very little warning. SEPRONA, Guardia Civil’s specialist unit for the protection of the environment and nature, confiscated them earlier that same day after they were allegedly neglected …

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump announced that he had reached a deal with EU. This agreement ends several months of tariff talks.  After a 40-minute meeting at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, said ‘we have a deal.’ Deal will allow imports of most EU products at a rate of 15%, instead the …

Estepona Council announced the opening of the exhibition Quiñones: Al Origen on Friday, August 1 at the Mirador del Carmen, marking the first solo show dedicated to the internationally acclaimed artist Juan Miguel Quiñones. Famed for his monumental pop art marble sculptures that capture iconic summer objects from his childhood, Quiñones has garnered an enormous amount of praise for his …

The true essence of Oriental dancing is available to women who want to transform their lives by reconnecting with their body, breathing, and authentic self.  Nihal is an Egyptian born artist who has a lifetime’s experience in dance. These weekly classes are not about competition or performance. Instead, they are a revival of the feminine spirit – strong, sensual, elegant, …