Costa del Sol Spain

Cinuras was buried in a marble grave, sometime around Emperor Nero’s reign, in Gades. (Now Cadiz). The gravestone was likely purchased with his hard-earned money and bore a bitter epitaph. “Neither the powerful nor his friends or loved ones showed him any appreciation when he was still alive.” Nearly 2,000 year later, the words of his father were found not …

The rally takes place between Jaen and Granada. Credit: Rally the World Facebook Andalusia transforms into a catwalk for elegance on wheels over a period of almost two weeks. This is not really a race, but a celebration of classic cars, the stunning landscapes, delicious gastronomy, and historical enclaves. Rally the Globe, a highly exclusive event on the international automobile …

The group Animals in Marbella Sanctuary (AIMS) is set to lead a demonstration outside the Estepona bullring on Sunday, July 6, from 6.30pm to 8pm at Calle Matías Prats, 1. The protest is against bullfighting. It condemns it as cruel and urges local authorities to oppose such events and stop funding them. AIMS is on a roll after their recent …

Ironman 70.3 World Championship will be held at Marbella on November 8, 9 and 2025.  Over 7,000 international athletes will compete in the historic event, which includes a 1.9-kilometre swim in the Mediterranean near Puerto Banús, a 90-kilometre cycling route through scenic towns like Ojén, Coín, and Cártama, and a half-marathon along the Marbella coastline connecting to Puerto Banús. The …

Mijas Council reported that local police took action after receiving an tip-off about the illegal occupation of a house in the El Faro neighborhood. In a statement, it was explained that agents in plainclothes rushed immediately to the house after the owner called in an emergency and warned about the presence of unauthorised individuals in her house. A quick intervention …

Fuengirola Town Hall has developed a special cleaning plan for the busy summer period.  The mayor of Ana Mula has announced that from June to September, 38 more workers will be added to the cleaning crew to deal with the waste and increased demands caused by the increase in tourists and visitors. Mula said, “Fuengirola’s cleanliness and order has always …

Juan de Dios Álvarez, a local police officer from Benahavís, has qualified to represent Spain at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, held in Birmingham, Alabama. Native of Jerez de la Frontera and member of the Club Atletismo Chapín Jerez, Álvarez will compete in middle-distance running, cross-country, and relays, demonstrating his dedication to both elite athletics and serving the …

Aena President, Maurici Lucena unveiled a major expansion plan on Friday, 26th June, at a meeting between the mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre and the provincial council president, Francisco Salado.  The ambitious and forward-looking project, which is detailed in the next Airport Regulation Document (DORA III), will be approved by September 2026. The expansion will almost double the …

The old ‘Residencia de Tiempo Libre’ de Marbella will soon be converted into a hotel complex and the Andalusian Regional Government is going to carry on owning the property.  The project, led by the Department of Economy, Finance, and European Funds, is expected to generate over €4 million annually in operating fees, which will be given over to essential public …

On Tuesday evening, 24th June, a dramatic fire broke out on a supply ship in the Bay of Algeciras. This prompted a rapid rescue and activation of the emergency maritime protocols. The vessel’s seven crew members, Ceutamar 5After abandoning the ship, thick black smoke rose in the sky. The fire started just after 5:30pm near Algeciras. It engulfed this small …