Costa del Sol Spain

Two women are injured after a horse bolts and causes a horse-drawn carriage to overturn in Fuengirola’s busy square

Horse-drawn carriage overturns in busy Fuengirola square after horse bolts, leaving two women injured

Two women were injured when a horse-drawn carriage flipped in Fuengirola’s heart on Tuesday after the horse bolted. The accident disrupted one of the busiest parts of the city. Around 3.30pm, emergency services were called to Plaza de la Constitucion after a carriage had reportedly crashed and overturned into a van. The horse survived the incident without any injuries. Horse …

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In August, Marbella & Torremolinos are hosting free circuses, dances and theatre.

Free theatre, circus and dance are coming to Marbella and Torremolinos this August

This month, anyone looking to change up their usual chiringuito routine should check the calendar. Two of the Costa del Sol’s favourite towns are hosting something different. A truly unique night out In August, you can enjoy four free performances in Marbella and Torremolinos thanks to the Andalucian Network of Public Theatres. The regional Ministry of Culture, Historical Heritage and …

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Eco Amigos is organizing a woodland cleanup in Casares Costa, this Sunday

Eco Amigos to hold woodland clean-up in Casares Costa this Sunday

This weekend, the Costa del Sol’s favourite litter-busting band will be heading into the forest. Everyone is invited. When and where will Eco Amigos Woodland clean up take place? The “Eco Amigos Woodland Clean Up”, taking place from 9.30am until 11am on Sunday, 8th August. Meet outside Muebles Gavira, a furniture store located in Casares Costa. Volunteers will gather by …

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Manilva residents face 60 percent increase in water bills

Manilva water bill shock: Local residents facing up to 60 per cent rates spike

Manilva is facing a rate hike. Credit: Salvador Aznar – Shutterstock. Water charges could increase by as much as 60% in Manilva following new proposals from the town hall. British residents of the coastal town, Manilva Town Hall has published draft laws. Local leaders have updated the legal framework and are re-evaluating drinking water and sewerage fees. For the first …

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Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits come to life on Costa del Sol

Aretha Franklin’s biggest hits are coming to life on the Costa del Sol

Aretha and a full-fledged orchestra will bring back the golden age of gospel and soul music. The Queen of Soul deserves a tribute Benalmadena’s Opera Theatre will host Aretha Sinfonico, a symphonic tribute to one of music’s most influential voices on Sunday, 8th August. The doors open at 9:30pm and the show begins at 10pm at the Auditorio de Benalmadena. …

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San Pedro Alcantara lottery winner wins big in Spanish lottery

San Pedro Alcantara punter bags windfall in Spanish lottery draw

Have you bought your winning ticket from the lottery shop? Credit: Loteria San Pedro FB Lady Luck has paid a welcome visit to San Pedro Alcantara after one local ticket holder netted a cool €43,264 in Monday night’s La Primitiva draw. On Tuesday morning, excitement spread quickly throughout the town when it was announced that a ticket purchased in the …

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The injury rate for Malaga escooter users is 40 times higher than the national average, and 87% of them are not wearing helmets.

Malaga e-scooter riders injury rate up 40 times over, and 87% aren’t wearing helmets

Nine out of ten Malaga patients treated for escooter-related injuries had something in common. No helmet. Steep rise in e-scooter accidents Researchers from the University of Malaga documented a dramatic rise in the number of e-scooter accidents in the city. Cases increased from two per 100,000 residents in 2018, to 80 by 2023. The findings are based on a Juan …

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