Costa del Sol Spain

Artisan market curator Helen Stanley of Champagne Life-style is kicking off the brand new yr with a particular version of her well-liked designer and artisan market all in preparation for Three Kings Day on January 6. The Soho Market, provides you with the prospect to select a few of these last-minute particular items which are distinctive and made with love …

The spectacular Christmas lights in Malaga will illuminate over 500 streets throughout December and January. Residents from Torremolinos and Marbella plan to visit the city to enjoy festive shows, theatres, concerts, Christmas markets and shopping, as well as New Year’s festivities. Calle Larios hosts the famous light-and sound shows at 6.30pm and 8.30pm on most days. Public transport options The public …

Michael Coy discusses the rituals that are associated with winter celebrations. Like Hallowe’en in Spain, Christmas is often a sham. The desire to “do christmas” the way it’s shown in the movies is strong, but to master all the subtleties you need to be Anglo-Saxon. Have you ever heard your Spanish friend speak about Ebenezer Scrooge, for example? Or holly, …

Our very own Marbella-based soulful singing wonder, Ivanildo Kembel, recently traded the sunny beaches and nightlife of the Costa del Sol for the chilly winds of the Netherlands earlier this month – and it was all to share the stage with one of the country’s biggest stars. The charismatic Dutch performer, a regular at top venues like Joys Live and …

Marbella is the most glamorous place on the Costa del Sol. Its neighbouring district, Puerto Banus, is also a popular destination. San Pedro Alcantara There is a festive buzz about the city, with a mix that includes family-friendly activities, cultural traditions and community solidarity. This captures Andalusian Christmas celebrations. Families from both regions are waiting with great anticipation for the …

The site of an old illegal dump in the Torremolinos Mountains. Credit: Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental. The Costa del Sol authorities are realizing that leisure time on the beach should not be limited to just half the year. Instead, they need to provide outdoor spaces for sports, fresh air and enjoyment all year round. Gran …

Who should we pick as our heroes and why? John Wayne? Cristiano Ronaldo? Nigel Farage? Do we need heroes? Michael Coy introduces one of his favourites, George Santayana and celebrates 162nd birthday of the great man. You have probably heard the phrase “Those who don’t understand history are doomed to repeat its mistakes”. It’s also possible that you don’t know …

A new multi-storey, above-ground car park is about to transform the landscape of La Cala de Mijas. It will be located along the Bulevar de La Cala. Will the new car park be a relief for residents or an eyesore to them? The facility is a good example. one of three new parking projects Recently announced by the Council, will …

MICHAEL COY has a story for us – a stirring tale of honour, abuse and true nobility. Zalamea is a place you probably haven’t visited before. The town, still dominated by its medieval castle, nestles in the remote countryside of Estremadura, sixty miles from Mérida, the nearest community of any size. If you want to know what the English equivalent …

On Thursday, December 18th, Motoclub Los Mentirosos bikers brought their “Papanoelada”, an annual event, to Marbella. Riders donned Santa Claus, elves or festive costumes instead of their usual leather gear to form a massive convoy and collect toys donated by local residents. The event kicked off at 6pm from the Bulevar de Pablo Ráez, with participants revving their engines amid …