Costa del Sol Spain

Installing new speed bumps Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola has improved safety on its promenade along the seafront by installing three new pedestrian raised crossings in Arroyo Real, near Stella Maris Hotel, Carvajal and Torreblanca. Torreblanca’s crossing will be constructed by the same company upgrading the drainage system of the area. These additions will increase the total number of raised …

The Andalusian Horse Rescue Centre, ARCH, will hold its annual Spring Fest this Sunday, 18 May. This year, the event has a Western theme.  There will be a demonstration of local Police Dogs and their handlers. Also, there will be a large artisan market full of different stalls. Activities and games for both children and adults are also available. Live …

Calahonda Walking Football Team invites seniors to play friendly games with low-impact, fun and enjoyment at Finca Naundrup. Under the leadership of manager Brian Stanford, this team plays on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-11am. This is a fun and gentle way to keep active and to enjoy football. ‘If you fancy a fun, welcoming game or just want to keep …

Joe Labero brings his incredible magic talent to Fuengirola in a show that is full of laughs and illusions. This show has already captured audiences around the world. The show is full of awe and wonder. From playing cards appearing out of thin air, to a mysterious jug that continues to fill up with water during the performance, to an …

On Saturday, May 10, Orihuela will become a hub of youthful talent as the I Encuentro Violín Suzuki brings together over 100 young violinists from Alicante province and Murcia for a grand concert at the iconic Teatro Circo ‘Atanasio Die’. The doors will remain open until the seating is full. The Suzuki Method was pioneered in Japan by Shinichi Suzuki. …

Alan, Mayor José Mª García Urbano, family and friends. Estepona has given a street named after Alan James. He is a businessman and a winner of awards. Attending the event on Tuesday, April 29 was José Mª García Urbano, the mayor of Estepona, to officially unveil the new street sign along with a plenty of family, friends, colleagues and business …

Virgen del Carmen III Olympic swimming pool. Credit: Torremlinos Town Hall Torremolinos has invested over €60,000 to install new thermal covers at the Virgen del Carmen III Olympic swimming pool. This is a first for the pool to receive this upgrade since 2011. Thermal covers maintain the water temperature by capturing heat from the sun and reducing heat losses. These …

The Policia Nacional reported that the body of a male was discovered on the beach at La Caleta, Malaga, on Sunday. Around 3.17pm emergency services received an alert from the beach coordination service that a dead body had been found. The waves had dragged a corpse on to the beach. READ MORE Census reveals over 20% of people living in …

The 2024 Malaga census showed that foreigners made up 23%, with the British ranking high.  The Spanish National Statistics Institute has revealed that 23% (or 414.316) of Malaga’s population is foreign. Malaga has the fifth-highest number of foreign residents after Madrid, Barcelona Alicante and Valencia.  In other areas like Almeria or Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where the percentage of people …

Female doctor. Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko Malaga is the first city in history to have more female doctors registered than male ones. According to the Andalucian Medical Council’s latest data, Malaga is home to 5,328 female doctors compared to 5,174 male doctors. Figures also reveal a clear trend regarding where doctors, both male and female, choose to work. Women are leading …