Costa del Sol Spain

St.Patrick’s celebrations. Credit: Aitormmfoto, Shutterstock Arroyo de la Miel celebrates St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 17th of March by painting the entire town green. The Irish Association of Benalmadena is the organizer of the event. They have announced that certain times on the schedule have been changed, notably the traditional Irish procession, which will depart at 1pm from the Arroyo …

Quietly tucked away into the chicest part of San Pedro de Alcántara is a corner well worth treating yourself or someone special with. Tanino offers a blend of Mediterranean soul foods with generous toppings of Latin and Asian cuisine, as well as a wine list to make you drool. Entering, the décor dazzles, as it should, with a spacious, light-filled …

Those British passport holders ‘of a certain age’ who were living in Spain prior to Brexit are still allowed to obtain medical cover by registering with the Spanish Health Authorities using an S1 form. It’s a shame that some people never did this. They also didn’t get medical insurance. But as long as you are healthy, it shouldn’t be a …

The Ministry of Social Rights in Spain is working with regional authorities and veterinarians to develop a pet identification system that will be used throughout the country. This system could help prevent tens of millions of abandoned pets every year. After meeting with the Spanish network of identification of pets, the Secretary of state for Social Rights announced Monday, 10th …

Mercadona is a Spanish supermarket chain that closed a “spectacular Year” in December of 2024. According to the founder and president Juan Roig himself, the Valencia store chain outperformed its own projections and led the competition in the industry. Numbers: Spain’s largest food retailer has achieved a turnover increase of 9% to 38.8 billion euro, and profits have risen by …

Juanma Grigera (16 years old) is the son of Argentinian rally pilot Laureano Grigera. The Grigera family now resides in Mijas. He has been described by legendary rally pilot Carlos Sainz’s co-pilot as ‘the future of rallies.’ The 16-year old Argentinian driver is one of the brightest talents in motorsport. Born in Argentina, his parents moved to Mijas for his …

Sevilla is a city that has an exciting culture and rich history. It’s one of the most desirable cities in Spain to live. The surrounding towns are a great alternative for families who want to balance urban convenience with a peaceful lifestyle.  Two of them stand out because of their high quality, modern infrastructure and proximity to Andalucia’s capital. READ …

Users of Bizum who are looking for easy and quick payments were warned against a new scam that is circulating in Spain. Money could disappear from users’ accounts before they realise what is happening. Spain is reporting that users have been scammed by a scam that targets online sellers. Cybercrooks are posing as interested buyers, offering to pay via Bizum …

Fuengirola firefighters honored for heroic Valencia mission Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola has been honoured with the Gold Medal for bravery by the Fire Service in recognition of its finest. The mayor of Fuengirola has hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions in the disaster area. Last autumn, the firefighters deployed to the region worked tirelessly to save those …

The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …