Costa del Sol Spain

A BRITISH ex-pat in Benidorm has dispelled the notion that Spain will always be a cheap place for people to live.  He moved to the coastal city in search of sun and a cheaper cost of living. On a recent visit to Marbella @harrytokky revealed that his followers on TikTok Spain isn’t quite as cheap as people think. He said, …

Magic Mod dazzles Costa del Sol once more. Credit: MM-Facebook Ben Taylor, Rock ‘n’ Roll’s favorite magician, The Magic Mod is returning to the Costa del Sol from April 19-22, 2025 to create a mini-tour that will cause screams and gasps.  The South Londoner, fresh off his 2025 tour triumph, returns with a suitcase full of tricks that blend classic …

The former Valencian Emergencies minister has stated that President Carlos Mazon didn’t delay the sending out of an emergency flood text warning on October 29, Salome Pradas appeared before a Catarroja judge on Friday as part of an investigation into the response from the regional government in the wake of the flooding that killed 228 people. Along with Emilio Argüeso- …

Dogs being rescued. Credit: Galgos en Familia. Two weeks ago, the main shelter of ‘Galgos en Familia’ in Alhaurín de la Torre was a safe haven for nearly 50 greyhounds, podencos, and mastiffs. The facility has been left in ruins yet again after the Guadalhorce river’s recent flood. ‘We can’t continue here,’ according to Gill Brunton is the president of the …

Pepe Báo is one of the most original and unique figures in the Spanish music scene.  Pirate by profession, self-taught, eclectic, by conviction, playful by nature, dedicated professional, musician at the end of long hair. His ability to experiment with and absorb new ideas is endless. He has been widely acknowledged as one of the greatest and most influential names …

Malaga’s Easter Week processions draw thousands to the Costa del Sol’s main city, and Renfe is ensuring late-night travel with special train backup on the Cercanías line. For the nights of Wednesday to Thursday and Thursday to Friday, extra services will run to take home those enjoying the emblematic cultural extravaganza of ‘night of thrones’. The last C1 line train …

Avanza has launched their new L70 Marbella – Estepona bus line. Travelling between Marbella – Estepona will soon be more convenient.  The service provides a direct and efficient journey for residents and tourists and is designed in order to reduce the time spent on daily commutes. The L-70 is a more practical option with fewer stops and quicker journeys. It …

The Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol has predicted that hotels in Malaga will be filled to an average of 77.33% for Easter 2025, a significant improvement over 2024. The figure still falls short of 2023’s 84.23 %, which was also a benchmark because Easter was in April. Aehcos’ second estimate closely matches initial projections at 77.22 %, …

By Charlie Mullins My many friends and haters from the UK as well as my many Spanish and UK friends know that I live in Puerto Banus permanently.  I’m in love with the place and can’t remember a single reason I didn’t move here 10 years ago. The UK is full of false information about me being a tax exile. …

Chinese discuss Marbella as a prime destination. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella is positioning itself as the top destination for Chinese tourists. The city has a focus on attracting wealthy visitors who travel during off-peak seasons. This programme was presented during a roundtable discussion titled ‘The Chinese Market: Keys and Potential of Chinese Tourism. ‘Marbella, a Success Story’, which of …