Costa del Sol Spain

Brass, the brassiere restaurant of Costa del Sol restaurant supremo René Schäfer, celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, May 29, to a full house all donning black and gold. At the elegant Elviria Restaurant, the multi-national crowd enjoyed their delicious meals prepared by Chef Alexandre Lambert. The service was friendly and attentive. At the entrance, René greeted guests along with …

Casares plans legal action over repeated phone cuts. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Casares After weeks of poor phone service in the historical centre, Casares Town Hall has announced that it will file a lawsuit against the phone companies. Constant phone and internet failures have severely affected local businesses and residents. The town hall decided to act urgently after not receiving a …

Marbella’s plan is nearing its final stages. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella’s new urban plan (PGOM) is due to be approved in June. The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, says it will mark a major step forward for the town’s future, allowing quicker development and opening the door for large-scale projects. The plan, once approved by the local council, will be sent …

The high season is defined as June, July, and August. Credit: Autopista del Sol If you live along the Costa del Sol and regularly travel between Málaga and Guadiaro, chances are you’ve felt the pinch of one of Spain’s most expensive motorways. The AP-7, a key route linking Málaga, Marbella, Estepona and Sotogrande, costs €18.85 for a full journey since …

Estepona has announced its upcoming Italian Culture Day, set for Saturday, May 31, from 6pm to 10pm on Avenida España near the Monumento a La Peseta. As part of the “Compartiendo Culturas” programme, the aim is to develop integration among Estepona’s diverse foreign residents by showing their traditions. Estepona, home to 135 nationalities and 1,490 Italian residents, will honour its …

Triple A has a puppy overload. Triple A, Facebook Triple A in Marbella currently cares for 30 abandoned dogs, and it is fully occupied. The shelter is filling up fast, as several litters have been rescued recently in just a few short weeks. There are many puppies in foster homes but the time is running out for them to find …

Estepona hosts two nights of music and entertainment. Credit: Love to Sing – Costa del Sol Love To Sing Choir is performing two free concerts at Estepona in June to raise money for AFESOL. This local charity supports people and families who are affected by mental illness. The first concert will take place at the Auditorium of Mirador del Carmen …

Jam night and live music in Estepona. Credit: Estudio Padrón, FB Prepare yourself for a Sunday filled with rock music in Estepona. On June 1, Estudio Padrón in Camino Alberdina, Estepona, will host a live music event. Two Costa del Sol bands will perform, Ace of Spades (Rebellion) and Ace of Spades. The local favorites will be performing a classic …

Singles hiking in Algeciras: Real life connections. Credit: Random Fun Adventures Want to meet people in Costa del Sol but don’t want to use dating apps? A new singles event offers just that — a relaxed, real-life way to connect with others in nature. Random Fun Adventures launches its first “Sip and Splash Singles Adventure”, on Saturday May 31. The …

Marbella invests to provide temporary housing for its workers. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella has taken action to reduce the rental market, by accelerating the construction of 1,000 temporary homes. Under new regional rules, private developers can receive municipal land for free. The first site, in Las Chapas, will be able to accommodate around 280 rental homes at affordable prices. …