Costa del Sol Spain

Act now if you care, and we know that you do. Credit: Shutterstock / Shakirov Albert As February 20 approaches, something truly special is happening – the Costa del Sol is proving once again that it is a place of heart, generosity, and unity. We are an international family, who has chosen to live along the beautiful coast of Spain, …

Cooking Up New Opportunities. Credit: FB Zurgena Town Hall Zurgena launches 45+ kitchen assistant programme to boost employment With the launch of the Zurgena Employment Opportunities website, the municipality has made a major step to support employment opportunities for its residents. 45+ Kitchen Assistant Programme. This initiative, which is funded by European funds and coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce …

Mairin Mitchell, born in Ireland in the year 1895, was a woman of great courage and determination. In the spring of 1936, she found herself in Spain, a mere few months before the coup d’état that began Franco’s dictatorship. She wrote down what she saw and experienced. Storm over Spain, a book that has just been republished by a group …

Over the past few weeks, me and my friend have had the privilege – and the heartbreak – of volunteering at ACE SHIN La Cala de Mijas, a local dog shelter dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and mistreated dogs. What I’ve witnessed has been both harrowing and heartwarming – a stark reminder of the resilience of these incredible …

The Pink Floyd Experience España is a tribute band that promises an immersive journey through the timeless classics of Pink Floyd. The nine-piece tribute band takes to the stage on Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola, transporting fans into the heart of the band’s iconic soundscapes. From haunting melodies to the anthemic ‘Another …

In 2026, a new major family leisure complex will open in Malaga. The entertainment complex, which spans 15,000 square metres, is located near Plaza Mayor, a shopping centre. It will have everything from the biggest bowling alley to a roller coaster. SUR reports that the developers hope to attract 3 million visitors per year with their extensive amusement area. This …

Wednesday, 12th February 2025 at 16:23 The Spanish government approved an increase of 4.4% in the minimum salary, which will bring it up to 1,184 euro in 14 installments, or 50 euros extra per month. This was done on Tuesday, 11th February. It means that 2.4million workers will receive an additional 700 euros per year. In some cases, however, the …

Jazz takes centre stage: Harry Allen & Toni Solà Quintet live in Torremolinos Credit: Shutterstock, Roman Voloshyn Welcome to Jazz Club, NICE…. This is for jazz lovers. Two saxophone masters, Harry Allen and Toni Solà, are set to bring their quintet to Clarence Jazz Club for an evening of smooth, soulful, and electrifying live jazz. Expect to hear a jazzy …

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil have claimed that they are still ‘unarmed’ one year after the killings of two officers and that drug trafficking is growing and ‘taking root in coastal towns.’ Jucil, an association that represents the rank and file, made the cry. It claimed they were fighting the narco-scourge without enough resources, putting themselves in danger.  Officers David Nuñez and …

Watch Manchester City live vs Newcastle at Benalmadena. Credit Shutterstock, charnsitr Sangsters Sports Bar has all the action as Manchester City and Newcastle face off in a Saturday matchup. City will take on the Magpies at 3 pm on Saturday, 15th February. This match is sure to be high-stakes, full of power, pace and Premier League drama. This is a …