Costa del Sol Spain

Mayor of Torremolinos, Margarita del Cid. Credit: MdC, Facebook. Torremolinos Mayor Margarita del Cid has proposed that improving financial support for tourist destinations, particularly through reallocating VAT revenue, could counter rising ‘tourism-phobia.’  Speaking at the SolyTUR conference in Madrid, Del Cid presented the strategy during a panel titled ‘A New Model Based on Environmental and Social Commitment.’ ‘Torremolinos has an …

Fuengirola Fire Department launches its Annual Inspection Plan. It examines hospitality businesses such as restaurants for potential fire hazards.  These actions are part of the routine annual duties that firefighters perform, including over 1,000 other tasks like hydrant inspections and commercial property assessments. Inspections are meant to improve fire prevention awareness, not to impose penalties. According to the council’s goal, …

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become one of the few medical centres in Spain to perform Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), the most advanced form of corneal transplantation. This advanced procedure selectively replaces just the damaged endothelial layers of the cornea instead of replacing the entire tissue. This leads to a quicker recovery and better vision outcomes. The main challenge with …

The Costa del Sol tourism industry blames the cost of living crisis in Malaga for its inability find seasonal workers. Tourism is actively looking for 1,800 employees to work in Costa del Sol restaurants and hotels this summer. The high housing costs are cited as the reason why hotel and restaurant operators have had difficulty in attracting employees from outside …

Remnants of Barón Rojo, Los Barones. Credit: LB Facebook On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Los Barones, featuring Barón Rojo legends José Luis ‘Sherpa’ Campuzano and Hermes Calabria, are planning to storm the Louie Louie stage at Avenida Luis Braille 1 for a night of classic audio rebellion. Doors open at 9:00pm and the show starts at 10:00pm. (Or thereabouts, knowing …

Sangria Furlo will play a late show at New Eagle Pass, Saturday 22 March into Sunday early morning. Sangria Furlo, a Mijas-based punk and indie band, will unleash a rock storm on the Costa del Sol. Formed in 2022, this eclectic crew fuses punk’s raw edge, indie’s swagger, grunge’s grit, hard rock’s punch, and power pop’s hooks into what they …

Thursday, 20 March 20, 21:34 OCU, the Spanish consumer organisation, has informed members of the public about their right to demand double reimbursement if a merchant online delays, without reason, a monetary return for purchased goods and services. If the customer initially owes 100 euros, he or she can claim 200 euros if the refund is delayed. They can also …

Students attentively listening to the explanations of the coach or speaker during a seminar. Credit: Lines at the Costa del Sol jobs fair. Credit: Pressfoto from Shutterstock Easter is rapidly approaching, and the Palacio de Congresos in Torremolinos has welcomed around 1,500 job seekers on Thursday, March 20, for the III Jornada Emplea Turismo Málaga-Costa del Sol. Over 90 tourism …

On Saturday, March 22nd, New Tricks will be bringing a rock-inspired explosion to the Cazbah Live Lounge.  The Cazbah, Avenida de Rota in Torrenueva will host this electrifying four-piece for an unforgettable night of hits. It starts at 9pm. New Tricks is the passion project of Pete Carter, Stephen “Toalz”, Toal and their love of timeless tunes. They formed New …

Do you know anything more about this case or suspect? Email tips@theolivepress.es AN ‘urgent’ search is underway for a missing 16-year-old girl in Almeria, southern Spain. Siodbh Caitlin Clifford Stirling, last seen on the streets of Vera in the early hours of Tuesday morning, March 18, was reported missing. According to the national missing persons charity SOS Desaparecidos, the 5ft1 …