Costa del Sol Spain

The Rotary Club Marbella hosts the 18th Summer Charity Gala, which will raise funds for the homeless charity ADINTRE. Being held in the luxuriant setting of Jardines de la Finca de la Concepción in the Istán road on Friday, July 18 from 8.30pm, there will be a dinner followed by a concert by Yanela Brooks in a spectacular evening dedicated …

Val Williams from Simply Thriving, and Nathan Dean with 100 friends at El Jinete. Credit: EWN The warmth of the late June sun was matched only by the warmth of community at the Simply Thriving lunch to promote the Late Summer Soirée gala fundraiser for AFA. 100 guests gathered at El Jinete in Mijas to celebrate the charity gala scheduled …

Alan Boardman: the unstoppable charitable machine Credit: AB The Spanish Equine Association for the rescue, case and homing of horses and donkeys, otherwise known as S.E.A.R.C.H, is holding a fundraising quiz on Saturday June 28 at 2pm IN Coín with Alan Boardman as quiz master. The quiz won’t begin until 2pm in the Olive Tree, opposite Aldi. However, the organizers …

ONE of my earliest memories of Spain isn’t of a landmark or a family meal – it’s of a sweet shop.My dad and I were visiting Bilbao when I was only three years old. I was astonished to see the store stacked from wall-to -wall with colorful treats. The shopkeeper gave me a bag of plastic and I walked down …

Estepona will welcome an open-air art exhibition by acclaimed Madrid-based illustrator Coco Dávez, featuring her celebrated “Faceless” project.  The opening of the exhibition on 27 June will feature 17 stunning works, some created especially for Estepona. They depict 20th century icons like Pablo Picasso, David Bowie and Chiquito De La Calzada. Known for her bold use of colour and shapes, …

On Friday, June 27, at 8pm, the Barceló Guadalmina Hotel will host the ninth annual gala of the Network of Businesswomen and Entrepreneurs of Marbella and Campo de Gibraltar (REM), a highlight of the region’s entrepreneurial calendar.  This event celebrates the creativity, resilience, and accomplishments of women professionals. Marbella will have a chance connect with inspiring stories, and network with …

Marbella will host a vibrant celebration of LGTBI pride day on June 27, at Glorieta de la Fontanilla. Residents and visitors are invited to come together to celebrate diversity and freedom for all. The evening, which begins at 7pm, will be filled with performances, activities and moments of heartfelt recognition. To engage the audience, there will be a variety of …

Marbella free shuttle bus Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella has introduced new measures from July 1 through September 15 to make it easier and safer for people to move around the city. This includes pedestrians, bicycles, and users who use personal mobility vehicles such as e-scooters.  A detailed map dividing the city into nine distinct sectors, from Cabopino to San …

Favourites at the Speakeasy, the Blue Stompers Quartet, a gig of fusion of R&B, Afro-American Blues, and Boogie Woogie, will take place at Speakeasy Jazz Club & Cocktails on Friday, June 27. The Blue Stompers Quartet, with members from the UK and Cyprus, as well as Finland and Spain, is a hidden multi-national treasure. They have been a mainstay in …

Malaga exports are booming despite global economic turmoil and geopolitical tensions including war potential. Despite tariffs, supply chain delays, workers shortages, property prices going through the roof, and the bemoaning of a plethora of other economic threats, businesses in Malaga have achieved a historic landmark – exporting goods and services worth €1.125 billion from January to April 2025, a 1.9 …