Costa del Sol Spain

The summer pool schedule is out. Credit: Tayssir Kadamany Benahavis Municipal Swimming Pool has officially opened for the summer. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a relaxing outdoor swim from now until September 15. The pool is available every day. Access to the general public is available Monday to Sunday from 12 noon to eight pm. For those who like …

Playa Bonita, Benalmadena. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena Benalmadena’s first smoke-free beach will be opened this summer. Playa Bonita is the new location where smoking is no longer allowed. The goal is to improve the environment and promote healthy habits for all those who enjoy the coast. Benalmadena has made this move as part of its commitment to the Andalusian Plan …

Manilva vineyards devastated by Mildew. Credit: Shutterstock Manilva’s vines are having one of their worst years in recent memory. A rapidly spreading fungal infection called mildew is destroying grapes across the region. This threatens the traditional wine industry of the town. Farmers in the area report losses up to 80%, particularly on the prized Moscatel grapes which have been a …

Villa El Martinete, Marbella. Credit: Fusion Art Gallery Marbella will host one of summer’s most anticipated art events. Villa El Martinete opens its doors on Tuesday, June 10. Art, Spirit, and SuccessIt is a unique exhibit that blends creativity, connection, consciousness. This is much more than an art show. This is a multi-sensory experience that will inspire and lift you …

Kova Beach Club, located on the golden sands of Puerto Banús, directly adjacent to the marina, is transforming the Marbella beach club scene with its welcoming party atmosphere in the most exclusive corner of the Costa del Sol. The prices are reasonable. While some Marbella clubs may put a €2,000 price on a daybed, Kova offers daybeds starting at €250, …

Ian Radford, of La Sala Group, presents cheques to charities that deserve them. Credit: La Sala Banús Sala Golf has celebrated a year of impactful giving at La Sala Puerto Banús, raising €25,000 for four local charities after a sunny golf round at San Roque Club. The event was full of community spirit. It featured heartfelt talks, a lively auction …

Harry Watts, an 18-year-old Briton who was on holiday last week in Marbella fell from his balcony in the Hard Rock Hotel.  The 24-year old has been placed in an induced state of coma, fighting for his own life at the hospital in Malaga after suffering multiple fractures, internal damage, and a bleeding on the brain.  The incident occurred while …

La Cala Resort hosts stylish summer market. Credit: La Cala Resort La Cala Resort is inviting you to its Sunset Market, which will take place on Friday 13th June. The Clubhouse will be transformed into a lively night market from 6pm until 11pm. There will be live music, shopping, and delicious food. The event has grown to be more than …

Outdoor painting classes in Malaga. Credit: @repka_arts You are looking for something creative to do on your weekends this summer? Repka Arts offers outdoor painting lessons in Marbella or Malaga. The sessions are held every Saturday from 10-12 in beautiful locations chosen for their scenery and light. Maryna, a qualified art teacher who holds a master’s degree in ceramics and …

Residents in Spain were mesmerized yesterday evening by a magnificent red sun that dominated the skyline. The stunning phenomenon, visible from different points in Andalucia transformed the usual golden sundown into a vibrant crimson spectacle which lit up the social media feeds all over the region. MeteoCadiz, a weather service in the city of Cadiz, said that the colouration was …