Costa del Sol Spain

This workshop allows you to create your own authentic Spanish Espadrilles. You can learn about the history of espadrilles and their evolution from humble beginnings to their current status as a fashion staple. All materials and tools are provided. Hand-stitch espadrilles based on your chosen sole size, fabric color and pattern, and style. You will leave with an original, wearable …

Auditorio Municipal in Benalmadena is hosting an evening filled with passion and rhythm on 4 August at 10pm. This captivating show transports the audience to 1940s Buenos Aires and captures the soul of Argentine tango with dance, music, poetry, and more. Tres Esquinas tango tells the story about a mythical Buenos Aires suburb that evolves from a gritty neighbourhood into …

Benalmadena Pueblo has been preparing its Feria y Fiestas en Honor de la Virgen de la Cruz. A colourful celebration in honor of faith and community, it will be held from August 1, to August 3, The festivities begin with the Fiesta of the election of the top Ladies and Gentlemen of the event on Friday at the Los Nadales …

Will Smith, a multi-talented Philadelphian artist, performed a nostalgic, thrilling show at Starlite Marbella, his only concert in Spain for this season, on Saturday, 27th July. Smith displayed his Oscar trophy, which is a symbol of the success he has achieved in the entertainment business. It was a moving moment. Smith told the audience that he wasn’t certain if he …

Heatwave is back. Credit: Shutterstock. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued a yellow warning for extreme heat in Antequera on the Costa del Sol and in the Guadalhorce valley, where temperatures will rise dangerously. After a pleasant but brief respite with mild temperatures hovering around 27°C across much of Malaga province on Saturday, the heat is set to …

On Saturday, August 2nd, the Premiere Club will be hosting local sensations Los Calvin starting at 11.30pm. Get ready to be transported to the 80s by a show that will deliver high-energy, nostalgic music and a party atmosphere you’ll never forget. Los Calvin, the much loved Marbella-based band, is known for their distinctive style of “rock ibérico de bellota,” and …

Mixed-media artist Celia Jiménez, a recent fine arts graduate from Mijas, presents her debut solo exhibition, Emotional Archaeology, at the Casa de la Cultura de Las Lagunas. The exhibition, which runs until August 18, explores Jiménez’s personal journey to reclaim her family’s historical memory and its deep connection to nature. Inspired by her parents’ rural upbringing, Jiménez began investigating the …

Malaga Fines Examples Credit. Policia Local Málaga X The local police in Malaga have warned of a new scam involving fake fines that feature the DGT logo. The police assures the public that the amount on the fake postal fines is not the same as the official amount for minor offenses. The Ministry of the Interior (and perhaps the General …

As the peak summer season hits the Costa del Sol, crowded coastal restaurants, bars, and cafés, the hospitality industry is wrestling with a severe shortage of staff, many even reducing their opening hours to cope. Javier Frutos is the president of the Malaga Hoteliers Association. According to him, an additional 5,000-6,000 workers will be needed to meet the demand this …

Estepona council has announced a project to build a new multi-sport facility, designed to increase the amount of sporting facilities in the town. The demand for these facilities has increased significantly over the past decade.  The project has a base budget of almost €4 million and a one-year construction timeline to create a versatile sports complex for cycling, rugby, and …