Costa del Sol Spain

The Guardia Civil, a Spanish police force, carried out two brave but successful mountain rescues on Saturday 10th January in Malaga province. These incidents highlight the difficulties that adventurers often face when they are in difficult terrain. In the first incident around 3pm the Guardia Civil Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group GREIM from Alora responded to help a Belgian young …

Imagine that you are on your way to Cadiz from Madrid or Marbella for a holiday and have decided to go off the main route to see some of its charming little villages. Benalup, a quieter sounding place located between Vejer de la Frontera (with its evocative name Alcala de los Gazules) and Alcala de los Gazules, is situated midway.  …

Marbella Achievers Toastmasters Club gives local residents a chance to kick off the new year with a bang. It offers a way to improve communication skills, build confidence and make friends. The weekly meetings of the club are free for guests, so it’s a great opportunity to start off 2026 in a positive way. Every Wednesday, the Global Hospitality Education …

The Salón Varietés Theatre in Fuengirola is gearing up for an exciting lineup of live music events this winter, bringing soulful rhythms, powerhouse tributes, and cinematic magic to the stage. The English-speaking venue in the centre of Fuengirola continues to thrill audiences with its high-energy performances, as well as nostalgic favourites. Johnny G. has been signed, sealed, and delivered to …

This is one of Spain’s coldest, dreariest weekends, when nothing much happens, and no-one has the energy or money to do anything. Reyes on January 6 marks the official end of Spanish christmas. Many Spaniards will now be searching for a quiet, cheap weekend. The time is right to remember the money-making genius of a well-known artist, a film-maker who …

The Marenostrum Fuengirola concert series has announced an important addition to its 2026 lineup: legendary British electronic act Underworld will share the headline slot with iconic German DJ and producer Sven Väth on August 8. Satisfaxion presents this event that promises to be a highlight of the summer for electronic music enthusiasts on the Costa del Sol. Underworld and Sven …

The completion of the final phase of Marbella’s traffic reorganisation has resulted in an increase of 400 parking spaces, a significant improvement for Distrito Oeste. The changes in some sections have tripled parking capacity by re-designing the layout with angled and perpendicular parking arrangements (battery). The project, carried out between 2024 and 2025, involved an overall investment of around €70,000. …

DISNEY princesses had no easy lives. Their paths to a happy ending were always strewn with formidable obstacles: evil stepmothers, jealous witches, tentacle-bottomed sea sorceresses – you name it. Female royalty in real life faces less fantastical threats. However, that does not mean their lives consist of glittering halls, and joyous rides in bullet-proof Rolls-Royces. Take a recent instance. This …

Torremolinos is about to celebrate a special night of powerful rock and blues with long-running local heroes El Trío del Saco, one of Malaga’s longest-lasting and most respected bands, taking the stage at the renowned Clarence Jazz Club. Formed in mid-1996 in La Estación de Cártama, El Trío del Saco has built an almost legendary reputation over nearly three decades, …

By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY, in Spain, is magical for kids. Cabalgata is a very popular event. The Three Kings are expected to arrive in the city. Children’s faces will be lit up with excitement. Candy is flying through the streets. It is a joy for my children, as it is for most kids. It’s a joy. Tradition is what …