Costa del Sol Spain

After accusations of sexual abuse and human trafficking, pressure is increasing on the Marbella authorities. They are being urged to strip Julio Iglesias off his local honours.  Avenida Julio Iglesias, a prestigious thoroughfare in the Puerto Banus marina and a place of prime importance, has been named after the singer since 2002.  Iglesias was honoured in 1997 with a star …

Alan and Jenny Boardman, philanthropists from Mijas, have embarked on their second mission to rural Uganda. This is part of the highly successful Eyedrop campaign 2026. The Costa del Sol has generously donated money for this cause. After their successful first trip, in which they donated thousands of donated school supplies, pens, pencils and spectacles to villages, health centres and …

Mijas residents, golfers and others will enjoy a day of fun on the greens in February with a charity tournament organized by La Cala Golf Club in support of the animal charity ACE, in La Cala de Mijas. On Sunday, February 8, the event will take place on the stunning Campo Asia course at La Cala Resort — Spain’s largest …

AN Estepona ‘villa in the sky’ has been sold for €8m, according to the El Conciso newspaper, with the booming Costa del Sol municipality looking to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande. 

The Foreign Residents Association of Estepona, or AREME, has reached a milestone as the new year dawns: its 20th Anniversary. Founded in 2006. This dedicated non-profit has spent more than two decades bringing together foreign residents, fostering friendships and acting as a strong voice for the community of internationals in one the Costa del Sol’s most popular towns. AREME is …

Costa del Sol tapas just got tastier, and more competitive. The 16th Tapas Route Torremolinos winners were officially celebrated at a lively award ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 13 in the Town Hall’s Reception Room, where the most delicious bites of 2025 were revealed and honored. Between 14 and 23, November, 33 local restaurants took part in the event, which encouraged …

FITUR, which is the biggest tourism show in the world, will be opening its doors Wednesday, January 21st, in Madrid. Each year, this is the time when it’s nearly impossible to get a hotel or temporary rental as travel agents and representatives from governments descend on Madrid to promote their countries, regions, or cities for the holiday season. The importance …

On Saturday, January 24 at 6pm, the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Malaga (FYCMA) will host an extraordinary concert that brings together two of the most iconic and beloved masterpieces in the classical repertoire: the luminous Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo and the explosive Carmina Burana by Carl Orff. Concierto de Aranjuez will transport audiences to the gardens …

The Centro Cultural de la Cala hosts “Exposición Arte en Resina”, a fascinating solo exhibition by abstract artist Ivica Jurikova. The showcase, which runs until February 9, invites visitors to enjoy art that “captures the light, brings harmony and transforms the space.” Jurikova, now based in Andalucía, draws profound inspiration from nature’s treasures—particularly natural minerals, geodes, and the mesmerising play …

The new year is the ideal time to adopt healthier and more conscientious eating habits after the indulgences that come with the festive season. The popular Mercado Agroalimentario de Coin, which is held every Sunday in January, will be a vibrant meeting place for those who love authentic Malaga flavors. The open-air market welcomes visitors from 9am-2.30pm to explore more …