Costa del Sol Spain

Wildfires are active in Altavista, near Mijas Pueblo. Three forest firefighting teams, two light aircraft dumping powder, one light and heavy helicopter. A team of investigators has also been dispatched to the scene to determine how the fire started. The fire seems to have started in a residential area. Anyone travelling between Alhaurín el Grande and Mijas should seek alternative …

THE mayor of La Linea questioned whether the Spanish police would actually conduct double passport check on passengers arriving in Gibraltar after signing the treaty. A deal between the UK, EU and Spain has long been anticipated. However, one of its most controversial aspects is the fact that Spanish officers will be performing Schengen check on Brits or Gibraltarians travelling …

In the first fortnight in July, the beach lifeguards of Marbella and their surveillance service handled a total 2,316 incidents. This shows how the safety measures of the city are effective when there is a large number of beachgoers. One-hundred and eighty-three of these incidents involved lifesaving operations. The most common preventive action was lifeguards warning about jellyfish, the sea …

The Junta de Andalucía has launched a €10.2 million project for the long-awaited expansion of the access road to Alhaurín de la Torre, a major infrastructure project which is hoped will ease chronic traffic congestion in one of Malaga’s fastest-growing satellite towns.  The plan will upgrade a 2.2 kilometre stretch of road along the A404 from the El Encuentro Roundabout …

Recently, two 25-year old women were rescued by the Malaga coast guard from open water about 300 meters off La Misericordia Beach after they had been swept away while paddle-surfing. Early in the morning, the women went out into the water with a paddleboard. However, they were unable to get back to shore because of the strong current. They lost …

On Friday, August 1, The Elsewhere Quartet will be performing at Clarence Jazz Club. This one-night only concert begins at 10pm and promises a wild mixture of classic jazz, with a contemporary and energetic twist. Delivered by a four-piece known for their innovative sound and electric performances. The Elsewhere Quartet, originally from Granada is a group that specializes in the …

Marbella Council launched a campaign of citizen awareness to increase compliance with the municipal coexistence ordinance for 2019. The campaign is designed to encourage civic behaviour and preserve Marbella’s positive reputation, particularly during the peak tourist season. The message is: “Just don’t lack any respect.” This campaign, which runs until 15 August, is timed to coincide with peak tourist season …

Costa del Sol is thriving economically but there are growing homelessness issues that can’t be ignored. Malaga Council documents reveal that despite the region’s success, it is home to the largest number of homeless people. Malaga Council says that this is due in part to its climate, cosmopolitan attraction, and strategic location. A kind of Hollywood for those hoping to …

Spain’s Minister for Transport and Mobility, Óscar Puente, announced a €1.5 billion investment to expand Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which aims to increase its capacity to 36 million passengers annually. In 2024, the airport served nearly 25 millions passengers. Puente confirmed the project expansion, which is to be included in DORA III (Airport Regulation Document), effective 2027-2031, will commence immediately. …

The finals of the 11th Costa del Sol Espeto Contest – a celebration Malaga’s emblematic tradition of sardine-skewering – will take place at Costa Lago Beach on Torremolinos’ Costa Lago Beach on Tuesday, August 2. The event, organised by the Círculo de Empresarios de Torremolinos and supported for the eighth consecutive year by the Diputación de Málaga through its Sabor …