Costa del Sol Spain

Costa del Sol vs. Costa de Almeria vs. Costa Calida. Credit: Creative Commons collage by EWN Spain’s Southern Coast is blessed with sun, so it’s no surprise that many expatriates are interested in moving here. But with three different “Costas” — Costa del Sol (Malaga area), Costa de Almeria, and Costa Calida (Murcia area) — how do you choose where …

The 39th Mijas Theatre Festival will take place from Thursday, 24 July to Sunday, 27 July at the Municipal Auditorium of Mijas Pueblo. It is a great opportunity for an evening filled with free performances in the open air. The acclaimed theatre group Yllana will present humour and music as well as a social commentary. Yllana opens the festival with …

Antonio Banderas, who directed the sold-out triumphant debut of Godspell in 2022, will now direct a colorful revival at Teatro del Soho CaixaBank Malaga. The show is set to begin on 30 October. This remake of the 1970s Broadway hit, which is based on John-Michael Tebelak’s novel and features music and lyrics from Stephen Schwartz will captivate audiences during its …

A wildfire erupted in the Fuente del Acebuche area of Alhaurín el Grande, near Alhaurín Golf, but was successfully extinguished by a huge firefighting effort, according to the Andalusian Forest Fire Service (INFOCA) of the Andalusian Emergency Agency. The fire broke out around 2pm at this municipality in Valle del Guadalhorce, prompting a quick response from INFOCA teams that were …

Two of the latest posters in Malaga. Malaga City, as the summer holiday season peaks reaches its peak, has launched an updated campaign called “Improve Your Stay”, which urges tourists to follow a list of 10 behaviour guidelines designed to curb disruptive behavior.  Malaga is currently one of the most fashionable European cities to visit and is cracking down on …

The Birra & Art Festival is set to return to the Recinto Ferial de Los Nadales in Benalmadena Pueblo from July 17 to 20, with four days of craft beer, live music, and delicious food.  From 7pm to midnight each night, and 2am Saturday, the festival will offer over 35 types of local and foreign artisanal beers. This is a …

A roasting heatwave is set to sweep across the Costa del Sol on Friday, July 18, with temperatures nearing 40°C as the terral wind arrives, bringing the heat from the centre of the country, according to the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET). An orange alert for extreme heat has been issued for the Sol region, including Malaga city, and the Guadalhorce …

Councillor Francisco Jerez & a representative from the civil protection unit. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas. Mijas Council is launching a comprehensive plan for security during La Cala Fair which takes place between July 22 and 27. Plan includes an increased deployment of personnel from local police, civil defense, and fire brigade to provide peace of mind for everyone. About 100 …

Will Smith, the four-time Grammy Award-winning musician, is performing at Starlite Festival Marbella with a totally different type of show in 2025. There are still tickets available. Smith will be in Spain on a special evening where he will discuss his music, creative process and career. He’ll also perform a musical piece. He has had a career that spans four …

Say Hello To the Hits is a European tour that includes a performance by Lionel Richie at Marenostrum Fuengirola this Friday, July 25.  Only five shows will be held in Spain by the Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Oscar-winning artist, who is known for his classics such as Hello, All Night Long, Say You, Say Me, We Are the World, …