Costa del Sol Spain

Costa Cowboys – 3 of them Credit: CC Facebook The legendary Costa Cowboys make a return at Kukko this Friday, March 21. They will fill up the Finnish venue of Fuengirola. One of the most loved and biggest (not only in popularity but in sheer size) bands on the Costa del Sol, the Costa Cowboys would attract busloads of fans, …

Join ACE Dog Shelter for an unforgettable evening at the Spring Charity Dinner on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the stunning Restaurante La Sierra (Cerrado del Águila Golf & Resort, Mijas Costa).  Opening at 7pm, guests will be greeted with sparkling cava and delectable canapés, setting the stage for a delightful 3-course gourmet meal with menu choices to tantalise your …

Volunteers help firefighters get people and dogs out of the fire. Credit: Consorcío de Bomberos On Tuesday, 18 March, local firefighters were called to rescue six people and sixteen dogs from the rising floodwaters at the Galgos En Familia dog sanctuary.  The Guadalhorce River overflowed, triggered by heavy rains from storm Laurence’ saw the river surge to a record 5.46 …

MARIA Robertson-Justiniano was living a ‘fairytale’ life with her husband and son in Chicago when tragedy struck.  In 2018, her husband Alex died unexpectedly, shattering her world and setting her on a new path – one that would eventually lead her to Spain. Maria, unable to imagine living in the US anymore, decided to leave and start over.  READ MORE …

It was the most sensational Spanish Case of its time. A man killed his own children, as a way of ‘getting at’ his ex-wife. After 14 years of flat denial, José Bretón has now confessed that he killed them. These new revelations are contained in a book by Luisgé Martín, appropriately entitled HatredSoon to be released. Bretón, who is still …

The Dani García Michelin Star touch. Credit: Diputación de Málaga. Celebrity Michelin-starred chef Dani García dazzled Madrid last week with the gourmet event, ‘Costa del Sol-Málaga, Noches de Cocina de Autor,’ spotlighting the Costa del Sol as the world’s hippest gastro-tourism hotspot. Hosted by the Convention Bureau of Costa del Sol-Málaga and Málaga City Council, alongside the Event Managers Association …

Puerto Banús, Marbella’s glamorous marina complex, is seeing a surge in spending from a new profile of tourists, breathing new life into its luxury stores, but it might not be who you think it is. The weekend of March 15 saw visitors from these nations spend thousands of euro in a day. Gucci and Louis Vuitton benefited. The spree included …

Two young hikers from La Línea de la Concepción, aged 22 and 24, were safely rescued at dawn after losing their way while descending La Concha Peak in Marbella’s Sierra Blanca. The Marbella Fire Department completed a nearly 10-hour rescue mission that ended successfully and without injury, according to the statement of the Marbella City Council. The pair had reached …

Are you looking for a getaway this Easter? The perfect weekend getaway is a road trip along the Algarve from the Costa del Sol. Portugal’s Algarve is an absolute gem, and it’s not just in the Spring. The sun-drenched beaches are still untouched by summer tourists. If you want to get the most from your trip, stop in Sevilla and …

Carlos Mazon, president of VALENCIA, says that his region will not accept any more illegal migrants in temporary immigration centres funded by the national government. The announcement on Monday coincided with the signing of a deal between his Partido Popular government and the extreme-right Vox to pass the budget for 2025 through the Valencian Parliament. The regional leader, who is …