Costa del Sol Spain

Almuñécar launches mosquito control programme to combat West Nile Fever The Ideal Way to Buy Tuesday, 10 March 20, 13:27 Share Almuñécar has activated a specialised mosquito monitoring and control programme to safeguard public health following recent heavy rainfall. Environmental councillor Lucía González announced that the initiative is part of a broader West Nile Fever (WNF) surveillance plan, conducted in …

Benalmadena Local Police Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena’s residents should be cautious about road safety. A special police campaign, which runs until 15 March, is focusing on seatbelt use and child restraints. Officers are collaborating closely with Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) to enforce these vital measures across the municipality. Increased controls on everyday travel During this week-long operation, …

A new report on the gender pay gap in Spain has revealed that women would have to earn over 20 percent more each year than men to get the same salary. According to the annual ‘Wage gap, sticky floor and glass ceiling’ assessment published by the finance ministry, the disparity in average pay packets for men and women in 2024 …

Dirty Vintage will rock the west coast of the Costa del Sol with their powerhouse duo from Malaga. They’ll be playing Louie Louie Estepona. The performance, scheduled for Saturday March 14, promises to deliver raw energy as well as classic riffs from the golden age of hard rock. Power duo redefining classic rock Dirty Vintage, a Malaga group that mixes …

Firefighters battling lithium-ion golf carts that are blazing. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Around 100 electric golf carts were destroyed in a spectacular fire that broke out late last night on the prestigious Guadalmina Course, located in Marbella, Spain. These vehicles, essential for players navigating the expansive course, are valued at approximately €10,000 each, potentially resulting in losses exceeding €1 million. …

Construction of an daring suspension bridge at Caminito del ReyThis 110 metre pedestrian hanging bridge is being built in the province of Malaga, but it’s causing some vertigo. The workers are working at heights up to dozens of meters, with the help of a helicopter and zip lines that transport both personnel and cargo. The engineering feat takes place near …

SPAIN is bracing itself for a major economic shock, as the Middle East crisis escalates and effectively closes the Strait of Hormuz. Military conflict and drone attacks on commercial vessels have paralysed the critical 34-kilometre wide maritime chokepoint between Iran & Oman. In the last 48-hours, the Joint Maritime Information Center confirmed that no oil tankers and only two commercial …

Junta warns about another wave of fraudulent text messages urging renewal of health cards The following are the corresponding EP Friday, 6th of March 2026 16:16 Share The Andalusian Health Service (SAS), a regional health ministry-run service, has once again been the victim of fraudulent SMS messages that encourage users to renew their health cards by clicking on links to …

The City of Marbella, one of Spain’s most popular coastal destinations is about to adopt its new long-awaited city code. Plan General de Ordenación Municipal (PGOM)The updated general urban planning plan for the city. The local council will likely grant approval to the plan in the next few weeks, following a favorable report from the Junta. The PGOM is replacing …

Andalucía defies global turmoil and sets record goals at ITB Berlin Pilar Martínez Friday, 6th of March 2026 11:44Updated 12h41. | Updated 12:41h. Share ITB Berlin, the travel trade show for 2026, opened with an impressive display of Andalusian ambition. The region’s tourism leaders displayed what they described as a record year in tourism. Even with the grim global backdrop …