Costa del Sol Spain

Cercanias train at Victoria Kent station. Credit: Jose Maria Navarro Sanchez – Flickr Renfe, Spain’s national railway operator, has brought out new monthly passes and discounted tickets for the Cercanías and Rodalies commuter networks, as well as Medium-Distance services, as free travel policies in place since September 2022 have come to an end.  The new pricing structure provides significant savings …

El Greek del Puerto is a stage that transforms each weekend in Estepona’s bustling harbour. It features live music, Greek cuisine, and a Mediterranean breeze. This inviting seafront nautical dining establishment is one of Andalusia’s 30 best restaurants. Enjoy a unique sensory experience. Gisela, a live performer, will start at 8.30pm every weekend during the summer. Remi the Fox will …

Fuengirola police has increased traffic checks in the city at different times to ensure road safety.  The tighter controls are intended to reduce recklessness and enforce traffic regulations. Over the weekend 20-21st June, officers conducted extensive checks, leading to numerous situations being reported. Of the 1,601 vehicles inspected, 26 drivers were given fines for speeding. The authorities also found five …

Taking place on Saturday, July 5, at the Miraflores Golf Restaurant Spikes & Bobby Jones (Calle Severiano Ballesteros, Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa), the ACE Dog Shelter Summer Fundraising Dinner. The event starts at 7.30pm, after a welcome glass of cava, and includes a three-course meal. Highlights of the evening are live music performed by international vocalist Harvey James as …

Alan James began building properties in Costa del Sol in 1969. He is still at it more than 50 year later. He was in charge of developing the Benamara (A7) and Benavista (N340) urbanisations on either side. He saw the absolute necessity for a bridge that would allow residents to safely traverse what at the time was considered to be …

Prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Fleetwood Mac as The Chain – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – takes the stage at Club Circus Circus in Elviria on Friday, June 27, starting at 9pm.  The live performance is an electrifying evening of classic rock, soulful harmony, and iconic hits from a bygone era. Fleetwood Mac songs such …

Brian, Owain, David, Pat, Michael, Carolyn & Lynn at the Salón in Fuengirola Credit: EWN Monday, June 23 saw a gathering at the Salón Varietés in Fuengirola for the handover of a cheque to the Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group (ADSG) for €5,319. This was the amount raised through ticket and raffle sales at the Salón Varietés Singing for Alzheimer’s night …

Once house buyers of all price brackets turned their noses up at the mere thought of a property in the Carretera de Cádiz area of the west of Malaga City. It’s now some of the most sought-after property in the entire country. Until recently, the area between Malaga city and Torremolinos was an industrial wasteland, with caravan settlements. It was …

Two Norwegians rescued from Fuengirola Beach despite red flag warnings. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola Rescue Service and local police saved two people about to drown on Monday, the 28th of June. The incident happened in the area of the Madrid Playa chiringuito just as their daily service was about begin. The professionals were able to respond to the emergency …

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez was set to dazzle Malaga city, but there has been a hiccup in the story: her highly anticipated July 11 concert, originally scheduled at the Estadio de Atletismo Ciudad de Málaga, has been relocated to the iconic beachfront Marenostrum Fuengirola, the event’s promoter has announced. Claiming logistical considerations, the organizers say that this move will enhance …