Costa del Sol Spain

Casares’ artisan market is a great place to support local artisans. Casares Craft Club – Facebook What about a Sunday with a difference? On June 1, head to Casares Golf and visit the Eco Lilies Artisan Fayre in Sunset Restaurant. The Eco Lilies Artisan Fayre runs from 11am-3pm, and features a variety of local bakers, makers and creatives. The market …

The exhibition “From Cézanne to Picasso, from Kandinsky to Miró” is filled with 128 graphic masterpieces by leading European artists from the late 19th century to the post-war period. It features works by such luminaries as Manet, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Kandinsky, Miró, and others, including Ensor, Klee, Chagall, and Dalí and the collection follows the evolution of avant-garde movements. This …

On May 27, at the Marbellup Centre, the Department of Equality and Diversity organized the closing ceremony for its second edition of entrepreneurship training for women.  The course consisted of seven three-hour weekly workshops. Twenty women completed it successfully. Topics covered included time-management, digital administration and branding, as well female leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The participants were praised by …

Nicole King and various Costa del Sol figures. Credit: NK The 9th Annual United Nationalities of Marbella SummitThe event, which took place on 20 May 2025 in the Harbour Restaurant of Marbella, addressed the urgent issues that face elderly expats living on the Costa del Sol. The 9th Annual United Nationalities of Marbella summit, hosted by Nicole King and held …

La Cala de Mijas Lions Club is launching a new initiative that will support caregivers by providing free home assistance to those caring for their loved ones around the clock.  Announcing the programme on May 27, it is led by Lions Alzheimer’s Support Group and open to anyone who cares for someone with dementia, stroke, heart issue, multiples sclerosis, Parkinson’s …

The Costa del Sol turned brown after a dramatic pipe explosion on May 26, 2025 in Benalmadena. Thousands of litres poured into the sky. In the incident near the Los Patos Castillo Bil Bil hotel, a high pressure water pipe burst, sending a geyser spray of water into the Mediterranean and through the resort. Tourists were stunned to see the …

La Cala Lions hosted their Spring Fair & Fashion Show at Butibamba Park, La Cala de Mijas. It was a gorgeous sunny Sunday.  The event was held on Sunday 25th May. Visitors were invited to browse the stalls of the many artisans who were selling items you would not find in any shops. The Lions were there with their usual …

THE President of the Costa del Sol Hoteliers Association has warned that the growing sentiment of tourismophobia in Spain is ‘extremely dangerous’ and could harm the country’s leading economic sector. In an interview Malaga Hoy, Jose Luque expressed concern over the narrative that blames tourism for the housing crisis, describing it as ‘very dangerous’ and based on ‘simplistic arguments’. Luque …

Billie’s Piano Bar is a great place to laugh. Credit: Amans World Comedy Billie’s Piano Bar and Speakeasy will host a comedy night in English on May 28. Amans World Comedy’s monthly open mic is back, bringing a relaxed and fun evening of stand-up comedy. Lucy Amans hosts the event which brings together new talent and well-known faces in the …

Estepona hosts a pickleball event. Credit: Sergio Contreras Arcos From Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, pickleball enthusiasts on the Costa del Sol will have a thrilling weekend in Estepona, as the popular sport will take over the Estepona tennis club in Forest Hills. The Estepona Tennis Club in Forest Hills will host a three-day tournament for players of …