Costa del Sol Spain

Ideal chocolate is made from 100% cocoa butter, a higher-quality and more expensive fat. Most brands, however, use other fats that are cheaper, mainly in the fillings. The quality is compromised, however. Spain’s consumer organisation (OCU), has confirmed that this strategy is used by many well-known brands. The panel of pastry experts assessed colour, glossiness, chocolate thickness, filling and taste …

Landslides destroy key Andalusian road: Six-month closure confirmed. A-397: Disaster on the A-397: Road linking Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed Credit: Shutterstock, vodograj Motorists face six months of travel turmoil as a vital lifeline between Ronda and San Pedro Alcántara remains completely cut off after landslides and a collapsed viaduct. The Junta de Andalucia has pledged over €3.5 …

The new law, which aims to regulate and ultimately put an end to uninvited commercial calls (Order No. TDF/149/2025 from 12 February), came into effect on 7th March. These measures, implemented in stages to combat phishing schemes that manipulate victims with fraudulent phone calls or text messages, are being implemented. They will also enforce identification through specific prefixes on the …

Marbella property scam leaves victim €150,000 out of pock Credit: Shutterstock, Sauce Reques Luxury fraud: Fraudsters trick sellers into accepting fake money rip-off. A slick new property scam sweeping Spain has already stung a Marbella seller for a whopping €150,000, prompting La Policía Nacional An urgent warning is a public announcement. The fraudsters, operating under a scheme known as a …

Winter activities at Mojacar. Credit: Mojacar Town Hall on Facebook. Mojacar invites visitors and residents to experience the beauty of Winter through a range of exciting outdoor activities. The Mojacar Town Hall organizes these free events to highlight the natural landscapes and vibrant spirit of the community. The Saturday 15th of March will see a guided walking route called De …

New Mercado de Abastos, Estepona. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Estepona Council opened a public bid for the private management the Mercado de Abastos Building. The council hopes to turn this 950 square metre landmark into a lively hub for shopping and dining.  The building plan in Calle Villa in Estepona’s old town aims to stimulate local trade and revitalize an …

Amans Open-Mic Comedy is returning to Torremolinos on Tuesday, 18th March for more laughs. Lucy Amans is the Costa del Sol’s top comedian and host, and she will be hosting an open-mic night in Torremolinos to showcase the best and most up-and coming funny people from the Malaga Province. You could also showcase your own hilarious talents. As more and …

Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines, delicious bites and a little taste of South Africa. Coto Restaurante between Marbella and Benahavís is presenting a special lunchtime celebration of South African wines from the Haute Cabrière winery on Saturday, March 29, midday. Taken von Arnim, one of the founders of Haute Cabrière, will guide visitors through a complimentary tasting session featuring …

Crews waiting for rainwater to subside. Credit: Paul Maguire, Shutterstock After torrential rains, the A-7 road between Fuengirola Marbella has been ravaged by potholes and cracked. The storms, which dumped up to 80 mm of rain, exposed one of the coastal road’s weakness – a sandy foundation that erodes under heavy water flow. It has caused uneven surfaces and flooded …

The road from Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed to all traffic for six months. The storm Jana caused severe damage to the critical artery that connects the Balcon de Ronda to the coast. Andalucian officials hope to reopen a lane in four and a quarter months weather permitting. The reconstruction project will include building a new €3.5 million …