Costa del Sol Spain

Malaga’s neighbourhoods are undergoing a transformation, as once-bustling shopping streets have become quieter ground floor residences.  In Malaga and on the Costa del Sol the phenomenon has reached unprecedented levels. The councils have introduced much stricter rules for opening new tourist rentals. The Urban Planning Management of Malaga Council granted 460 licences to convert shop units into homes in 2024. …

Pink Floyd Experience in Fuengirola: A night of rock nostalgia Credit Shutterstock, Antiquary Here’s a reminder for all fans of classic rock in Fuengirola, and on the Costa del Sol. The legendary sound of Pink Floyd is coming to life as The Pink Floyd Experience España takes centre stage for an unforgettable night of music. Where: C/ Emancipación, Fuengirola Centre …

107 CARS that were damaged by the Valencia floods, have been discovered in scrapyards or warehouses around Granada. Guardia Civil has opened an investigation into three individuals A car owner reported his vehicle missing from Ribarroja. READ MORE DANA FLOOD DISASTER(Cordon Press Image) Guardia officers launched a special operation called ‘Dark Soul’ after discovering it had been moved 500 kilometres …

The stunning white village of Arriate is home to no less than six songs dedicated to their patron saint St. Valentine. Auroreros is a group of legendary singers who are well known to many locals. They go around the streets in the middle the night and serenade people. Take a stroll through the village at daytime, and you’ll find a …

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 13:19 In 2024, Spain will surpass the 49-million mark in population during the Christmas holidays. The INE statistics institute reported that on January 1, there were 49.077.984 Spanish residents. The country’s population has increased by 115.612 since the last quarter. In just two years, the Spanish census has grown by nearly one million people. It …

According to economists, the number of MALAGA holiday apartment bookings dropped by 37,000 from July to November last year because domestic demand was down. Major protests took place in 2024 over ‘saturation’ of tourist areas and whether domestic residents were influenced by those demonstrations remains unclear. In 2023, there were 609,277 apartment reservations during the same period. READ MORE These …

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 13:03 Updated 13:10h. | Updated 13:10h. In Spain, the rate of workplace accidents continues to increase year after year. In 2024, the number of deaths due to workplace accidents increased by 10,4%. Nine out of 10 cases were men. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Labour Thursday, 13 February, 796 workers died while …

After arresting the majority of the 10 most wanted criminals on the list, the Spanish police taunted them with a Valentine’s Day card. The Policia Nacional force posted a picture of five fugitives on X. They are still on the radar for crimes such as murder, drug trafficking, and sexual abuse. It wrote: “We want you… we want to see …

Friday, 14 February 20, 12:15 For others, Valentine’s Day is a simple commercial event. It’s a time to show love. Red roses and heart-shaped decorations will be seen in the windows of bars, restaurants and shops all over Spain and the world today, Friday 14th February. St Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14 February. St Valentine is the patron saint …

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:52 This week, the trial of former President of the Spanish Football Association entered its final phase. Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Association, is accused of coercion and sexual aggression after kissing Jennie Hernandez, captain of the Spanish team, on the lip during the presentation 2023 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. …