Costa del Sol Spain

The Granada townhouse that Amanda Holden and Alan Carr renovated for BBC’s Spanish Job is already up for sale. The duo bought the house for just €65,000 but after transforming the property into a stunning home, they listed it on Rightmove through Granada Village & Country, asking for €245,000.  READ MORE Pictured: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden’s gorgeous renovation project …

Credit: GOV.UK The Royal British Legion celebrates the 80th anniversary VE Day on May 8 with a special celebration in Sabinillas. Locals and expats alike are invited to gather on Plaza de los Naranjos at 11:15am. At 12 noon, there will be a brief service to dedicate a new Remembrance Memorial created to honor all who served in the Second …

Carlos Mazon, president of VALENCIA, held talks with New York officials on Thursday in order to reestablish a direct flight to the United States which was discontinued in 2012. Mazon spoke with Scott Jordan, the sales manager of Delta Air, and emphasized that the government’s goal was to restore flights. Delta offered four weekly flights to Valencia Airport from 2009, …

Full moon in Casares. Credit: Random Fun Adventures Want to reconnect with yourself and slow down? A special Full Moon Beach Gathering is happening this Sunday, 11th May, on Casares Beach,  and it’s free to join. This monthly event, which runs from 20:00 until 21:30, invites locals and expats to relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful seaside evening. Anyone is …

Corralon, Malaga Credit: Guide to Malaga The majority of visitors to Malaga are drawn straight to the historic centre, port or beaches. But just beyond the busy tourist spots lies a unique event that many don’t know about – Patio Week in Malaga, taking place this year from 6 to 10 May. Corralones are beautifully decorated courtyards that can be …

Andalucia experienced mud rain in some areas last night. It’s caused by a mixture of rainfall and Saharan dust resulting in reddish muddy precipitation.  The sky was lit up by hundreds of lightning strikes in the last few hours of last night’s thunderstorms. Most of the mud rain was reported in western Andalucia. This includes areas in Cadiz and Huelva …

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. Credit: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Facebook Bold, bright, and impossible to ignore – Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s world of colour has landed in Benalmadena. Her free exhibition at Centro de Exposiciones runs until 19th September 2025. The Spanish designer blurs the lines between art and fashion with her bold prints and playful shapes. …

The Clarence Jazz Club in Torremolinos is going to host the celebrated Miguel Zenón Quartet on Saturday, May 10, for a night of world-class jazz. Led by Puerto Rican saxophonist Miguel Zenón, a multiple Grammy nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, the quartet will be presenting an unforgettable night mixing Latin American folkloric rhythms with their modern jazz sound. The …

On Thursday, May 8, the jazzy Hammond sound of Julián Maeso Organ Trio will be at Louie Louie Live in Estepona, ready to deliver a soulful performance rooted in a rich musical legacy. The well-seasoned keyboardist, Julián Maeso, known for his wizardry on the piano and organ, with his trio, promises an evening of slick jazz, blues, funk, and pop-rock …

Classic motorbikes at Coin. Credit: Coin Town Hall Prepare yourself for a fun-filled day in Coin, with engines, history and the community. The XII Quedada de Motos Clasicas (Twelfth Classic Motorbike Meetup), will be held at the Parque Periurbano on Saturday, 10th May. This popular event brings motorcycle enthusiasts from the Costa del Sol, and beyond. You can enjoy this …