Costa del Sol Spain

After severe storm damage, the coastal walkway or “Senda Litoral” in Mijas along the Costa del Sol coast is urgently undergoing repairs. This highlights ongoing vulnerability to coastal erosion and extreme conditions. Boardwalk closed due to storm damage According to the Ayuntamiento de MijasAfter being battered by the sea in multiple storms during January, the section that runs through Calahonda …

Marbella’s moragas (barbecue boats). Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s beach barbecue stations (known as “barcas of moragas”) are being renovated through an art project. The aim is to unify and make them recognisable by their visual identity, which is tied to local maritime heritage. You can also find out more about the following: plan hopes to transform These traditional barbecues …

Almuñecar is set to heat up with authentic blues vibes on Friday, February 6, as the acclaimed project and legends in the making, Ten Believers, under their London Blues banner, take the stage at the Casa de la Cultura. The two-piece blues band promises a night of soul-stirring songs and raw emotion. They deliver a powerful mixture of classic and …

Andalucía third in line for British investment in Spain Rachel Haynes Malaga Friday, January 30, 2026, at 18:57 Share In the first quarter of 2025, British companies invested over 1.6 billion Euros in Spain. The UK is the nation that has the third largest financial contribution to this country after the US and France. The British Chamber of Commerce presented …

In Cadiz and Malaga 15 people were arrested for dismantling an illegal fuel supply network to narcoboats E.Press Friday, January 30, 2026 16:28 Share Guardia Civil agents stationed at Guadiaro in the Algeciras command in Cadiz Province have arrested 15 individuals. They are suspected members of a criminal organization allegedly committed to supplying fuel for drug-running boats, or ‘narco-lanchas.’ This …

Three new narco boats appear on Granada’s Costa Tropical MJ Arrebola Friday, January 30, 2026, 14 :49 Share On Thursday, after the appearance of two semi rigid boats associated with drug trafficking on Wednesday (28 January) in La Herradura area, three more vessels appeared in Marina del Este. The authorities use technical surveillance and control methods to monitor and identify …

It’s become a household word in southern Spain amongst expats, celebrities and tourists alike. Now entertainment juggernaut La Sala – the prime spot for a legion of Premiership footballers, celebrities and captains of industry – has reached its 15th birthday. This week the Puerto Banus flagship restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary with a big bash. Since its opening in 2010, …

Storms have caused a road closure on the A-7 between Fuengirola & La Cala de Mijas. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas In a united push, the mayors of Estepona, Mijas and other towns in the Costa del Sol demanded that the central government of Spain fix the severe potholes on the A-7, a vital artery. The A-7 motorway’s deteriorating condition has …

Spain train crash: Funeral attendees mourn 45 victims and demand truth Ander Azpiroz Madrid Friday, January 30, 2026, 13 :17 Share The funeral mass honouring the 45 victims of the Adamuz train crash took place on 29 January at the Carolina Marín sports centre in Huelva – the province mourning the highest number of fatalities. The 336 relatives present at …

Concerned residents of Estepona, on the Costa del Sol have alerted the local media and their neighbours to the disappearance last Monday of Kevin Walsh. Walsh was a British and Irish national who had disappeared. Details Full name: Kevin Walsh Age: 57 Nationality: British/Irish Height: 1.90 metres Weight: 90kg (solid build) Features: Bearded, bald and blue-eyed Clothing: Probably grey sweatpants …