Costa del Sol Spain

The Malaga region gets back to work. Credit: R.Classesn, Shutterstock. Andalusia’s labour market has reached historic milestones, with a record-breaking level of employment, and a reduction in unemployment to under 15 percent for the first since 2008. These are the data of the Spanish National Institute of Statistics. 70,000 jobs have been added in the region, increasing the number of …

INFOCA’s elite wildfire-fighting team in Andalusia has fought more than 250 blazes since summer 2025. Their courage is unmatched. They fly dangerously close to the raging fires, and often risk their lives. Their helicopters and planes buzz overhead as we watch them perform daring maneuvers to save the stunning landscapes that attracted us to Southern Spain. The scars of past …

This summer, La Costa del Sol offers more than just seaside frolics. Starting in July and running until August 31, the Benalmadena Cable Car extends its hours until 11pm, inviting visitors to a unique stargazing experience atop Monte Calamorro, over 800 metres above sea level. The open-air planetarium, part of the “Las Noches del Teleférico” (cable car nights) programme, transforms …

GIBRALTAR Airport could welcome up to 20,000 passengers a single day, after Spain officially recognised the airstrip as a part of Schengen. La Linea mayor Juan Franco confirmed to the Olive Press that the long-disputed airport – until now blocked from EU aviation agreements – will be acknowledged by Spain as part of the Common European Aviation Area. Franco said …

The town’s history begins in the first century BC with Roman settlements. They left behind fish-salting plants that indicate a prosperous coastal economy. The Moors, who took control in the 8th century, left an indelible impression on the town. Not only did they improve the irrigation system but also the name. It’s not that the name is Moorish. Instead, it …

The Andalusian Regional Government approved the tender to construct a 4.2-kilometer stretch of the Guadalhorce Motorway, extend the Campanillas Motorway and improve access to the growing Malaga Technology Park. The segment of road forms part of the planned Malaga-Campillos-Ronda motorway plan, though the full route remains undefined despite six years of announcements from the regional government. Patricia Navarro is the …

Scorpions is a German rock group that performed at Starlite Festival, Marbella. Starlite Kirk Blows Scorpions, a German rock band, drew from all of their experience and carved their name in the Marbella quarries that are the site for the Starlite Occident festival. Their thunderous set took place on Monday 21st. The veteran quintet has earned the right, after 19 …

The Love to Sing Choir has closed its spring/summer season with a wonderful charity BBQ fundraiser in Valle Romano in aid of AFESOL – the local charity dedicated to helping those with mental health issues and their families along the coast.  During the season the choir raised in total €850 with its local concerts at the Mirador del Carmen Auditorium, …

Marbella has introduced strict new rules for the beach, and there are heavy fines for those who do not comply. Beachgoers should know this before they head to the sun, sea, and sand. Urinating in the sea will now carry a fine of up to €750 as part of a broader ordinance aimed at regulating beach activities. According to sources, …

Patricia Navarro is the Andalusian government’s delegate to Malaga. She announced that over 25,500 people have changed their lives through training programs for employment over the last three years. Navarro, during a visit to Benalmadena’s Open Commercial Centre, praised the region’s unwavering dedication to encourage job growth and promote local commerce through a substantial financial backing. Joined by Jesús Fortes, …