Costa del Sol Spain

Recently, have you been stopped by the police in Mijas? Recently, local police demonstrated that having more officers on duty, who are visible to everyone, is a good way to prevent delinquency and discourage those doing no good. The council demonstrated, on March 21, that a stronger police presence in Mijas’s districts would help to keep the streets of Mijas …

As Storm Martinho continues its impact, there have been a number of weather alerts issued this weekend for many parts of Spain. Aemet, the state weather agency, has issued a yellow warning for large areas of Jaen and Almeria, as well as Granada, indicating winds up to 70km/h. Warnings will be in effect until 6pm Saturday in Almeria, and include …

Mortadelo and Filemón, part of new installations on Parque de la Batería. Credit: Ayuntamiento Torremolinos Torremolinos is to transform Parque de La Batería into a vibrant tribute to Francisco Ibáñez’s beloved comic characters, Mortadelo and Filemón. The project, announced first at Fitur 2020, is to create a route of large-scale three-dimensional cartoon figures that will form a theme through the …

A VIBRATOR shaped sculpture championing ‘female empowerment’ was spotted at Valencia’s fallas festivities. The ‘satisfyer’ sex toy is seen coming out of a UFO with a nearby sign reading ‘CAUTION: abduction area’.  Dubbed the ‘saisfalla’, it was exhibited in Calle de Turia before being burnt in the crema festivities.  While it seemed a funny aside to many, the sculpture was …

Malaga is the undisputed vegan Mecca of Costa del Sol. Our comprehensive guide features dozens and dozens best locations scattered throughout the old town. La Vegana is one of the best restaurants in Andalucia. It reinvents traditional Andalucian food.  If you are jealous of holidaymakers enjoying their espetos on the beach, you’ll love the restaurant’s range of vegan ‘seafood’ including …

THE Valencian government has revealed that the financial damage caused by October’s floods totalled €18 billion. Francisco Jose Gan Pamplos is the person in charge of coordination for reconstruction. He announced Friday this number. In November, President Carlos Mazon named him to be the head of a newly created Economic and Social Recovery Ministry. READ MORE GAN PAMPLOS (GVA Image) …

The Palacio de la Paz in Fuengirola will host a captivating performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Ukraine’s Premiera Classic Ballet Company on Tuesday, April 1 at 8pm. This is the first time the Ukrainian Ballet Theatre has performed in Spain. It’s been called one of the cultural highlights of the year. Premiera has performed more than 600 shows around …

Spanish officials warned Heathrow passengers they could be faced with days of disruption if the incident continues. Aena, the airport operator in Spain, has said that even though British authorities confirmed that the fire had been contained, flight changes may continue for several hours or days. Aena advises passengers to check with their airline if they have a connection to …

Mijas Council has set aside €112,000 for an annual contract to manage its wild cat colonies, in line with the Animal Welfare Law.  These feral cats are an integral part of Mijas’ ecosystem and help to control pests. They also contribute to biodiversity. The aim of the scheme is to provide professional care for these cats while maintaining their health …

Born in Amsterdam, now fully Marbellí, Dean Huijsen. Credit: Dean Huijsen, Instagram Dean Huijsen’s debut as a Bournemouth defender at the age of 19 was a moment to remember in Spain vs. the Netherlands.  The lanky centre-back, born in Amsterdam in 2005, entered the game in the 41st minute after Pau Cubarsí’s injury, replacing the Barcelona youngster as the only …