Costa del Sol Spain

Maria Bravo with Marbella Councillors (centre). Credit. Credit. Marbella’s council has reaffirmed its support for the 14th Global Gift Gala, a fundraising event for Casa Ángeles, a day centre in the city helping children with special needs or social vulnerabilities and their families.  The gala, set for July 20 at the Gran Meliá Don Pepe Hotel, will feature actress Eva …

On Saturday, June 21, at 12pm the Duquesa Castle will host an art exhibit and fundraiser to benefit Age Concern Sabinillas Anti-Dementia Fund. You can expect a cava-reception, as well as an exhibition featuring the works of Nina Valdes a local artist and writer. Nina will also be signing copies of her latest book ‘The Black Pearls’ with all proceeds …

Sala Thai has just solidified its reputation as the best Thai Restaurant in Fuengirola. But it goes much further than that. The authentic Thai flavours of Sala Thai Fuengirola have received a special invite from the Royal Thailand Embassy in Madrid as part of a specially selected few restaurants to participate in the Thai Festival taking place in the Plaza …

Lauro Golf Bowls Club in Alhaurín de la Torre celebrated a triumphant eight-day Andalucian Championships, welcoming clubs from across the province. The event was a showcase of skill and camaraderie and was inaugurated by Mayor Joaquín Villanova, who delivered the ceremonial first bowl. Gonzaga Liniers was also present, as the Managing Director of Lauro Golf. Sergio Cortes, Councillor for Sports, …

To mark the 150th anniversary of Bizet’s celebrated opera ‘Carmen’, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, will once again transform into a lyrical dreamscape. The work returns in the hotel’s acclaimed ‘Opera Boutique’ format, produced by Classical Passion Productions, to honour this historic milestone in the resort’s amphitheatre on Thursday, …

The iconic Marbella hotel, El Fuerte, inaugurates an outdoor space where you can enjoy Taittinger Champagne accompanied by oysters, caviar and 5J ham. One great addition to El Fuerte Marbella this year, 2025, has just opened: the Champagne House by Taittinger. The new gourmet space, designed to make the most demanding palates enjoy, will be opened in the “Terraza de …

San Pedro’s Spring Market will be awash with colour, music and sound. Credit: Mark Stebnicki The Spring Market will bring San Pedro Alcantara to life this Saturday, 6th June. The Spring Market will be held in the center of San Pedro Alcantara along Calle Lagasca and Calle Marques del Duero, as well as Calle Cordoba from 10am until 3pm. Locals …

Estepona prepares for action-packed sports day. Credit: Patrono Del Deporte, FB Estepona is set to come alive this weekend with sports as it hosts the new edition of 24 Horas Deportivas. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 June, and will bring together more than 6,500 athletes from all age groups in over 60 sports. Organised by …

MEASURES will be put in place for a safe celebration of San Juan, the night before it takes place in Marbella. This event is set to take place on 23 June. The regulations include a set of safety, environment and coexistence measures that aim to guarantee the safety during one of most busy festivals in the year. The local councillor …

Asdis Olafsdottir, an Icelandic artist, has lived in Mijas on the Riviera for the past two years. It was time for her to take her talent to the Costa del Sol after gaining fame in Norway by exhibiting mostly figurative oils on canvasses. EWN: What attracts you to Southern SpainAsdis: I’ve lived in Spain for nearly two years. What initially …