Costa del Sol Spain

It is no surprise that the Malaga region excels at Italian cuisine. This region was considered to be an extension of Rome and to have been born in Malacca meant to be a thoroughbred Roman. One of the region’s finest Italian restaurants, and no more authentic can it be than Tutto Bene in Fuengirola, is an Italian so sincerely Italian …

Socialising. Credit: Shutterstock: Julia Suhareva. Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with Kerry Matthews regarding the Turre Dog Walking Club. This is a community initiative that she began in November 2024. Kerry’s 25-year experience in dog rescuing has taught her the importance of socialisation to dogs of all ages. Socializing with other dogs, and even people, is essential to …

Garrucha Police Locals are recognized for their outstanding services. Credit: FB: Garrucha Townhall The Junta de Andalucía has awarded the Galardón de Gratitud (Gratitude Distinction) to all the local police officers in our province for their invaluable collaboration and assistance to the people of Valencia during the DANA disaster. Their commitment, bravery, and dedication were vital in the most challenging …

Luis Guerrera, at the home of poet Antonio Gala Credit: Ayuntamiento Alhaurín el Grande. In a bombshell announcement, the deputy mayor of Alhaurín el Grande has resigned his post and left politics for good. Luis Guerrero, deputy mayor of Alhaurín el Grande, has resigned his position and decided to leave local politics and public life definitively, citing personal and health …

ANDALUCIA is a top destination in the list of Spain must-visit places in a prestigious US Magazine. Forbes has named Sevilla, the regional capital and Andalucian city in the spotlight. The city was included in the prestigious publication’s new list of ’15 Places In Spain You Don’t Wanna Skip Out On.’ It highlighted the Real Alcazar, Seville Cathedral and its …

San Pedro de Alcántara is in mourning following the announcement of the passing away of Alfredo, owner of Restaurante Alfredo in Calle Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara. Alfredo was the heart and soul of the emblematic traditional Spanish restaurant in the heart of San Pedro de Alcántara, his death leaving an irreplaceable void in the community. His restaurant was an …

There are many types of grief, but this short article centres on bereavement – something that most of us can relate to that brings with it unwanted emotional and physical side effects. There are many myths that surround bereavement. Most, if no all, have been told to you. Truthfully, you’ll come to terms with grief in your time and your …

Grant Barr is a 37-year old man who has not been seen in Estepona, Spain since 28 January. The community is being asked to call anyone who may have seen him. The police have been informed of Grant’s disappearance, as has the SOS Desaparecidos association. They are asking the public for any information they may have or if they see …

THE SPANISH government will spend almost €2 million housing migrants in a four-star Costa del Sol hotel until April, the Olive Press can reveal.  The Hotel Oh Nice Caledonia, in Bel Air, is reportedly being paid €60 per person per night, according to a source in nearby Benahavis.  This amounts to €21,000 per night or €1.9 million over three months …

Perrock, a rock festival to raise money for stray or abandoned dogs will be held in Fuengirola, on Sunday, 16th of February, between 11am and 8pm. The goal is to show off some of Fuengirola’s finest Rock talents and raise lots of money for local dog shelters. Rock’n’Roll lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy both local and national Rock …