Costa del Sol Spain

Sabor a Malaga fair. Credit: Benalmadena Town Hall. Benalmadena, in Arroyo de la Miel will be hosting the Sabor a Malaga festival this weekend. The fair will run from Friday, April 25, to Sunday, April 27, at Plaza Adolfo Suarez. This event will be held daily between 11am and 9pm. The popular food and beverage market is returning to the …

When the Swedish illusionist Joe Labero brings Labero’s Magic World, his captivating show to Fuengirola’s Plaza de Toros you will be spellbound. From May 2 all the way until August 31, the normally exclusive ‘boutique magic’ show promises an intimate, mystique-filled experience, with a mix of intricate illusions, hilarity, and theatrical excitement. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 8.30pm and …

From April 30 to May 4, Fuengirola’s Fairgrounds will burst with colour with the 29th year of the Feria Internacional de los Países, previously known as the Feria de los Pueblos. Fuengirola has a cultural highlight that showcases the sounds, tastes, and cultures of 33 different countries. The event offers a rich tapestry featuring global cuisine, music and traditions. The …

Paige Lefley, singer, yoga teacher, and fire breather (no, really), is about to present her spectacular tribute show to Lady Gaga at the Salón Varietes alongside Jai Northover as Ed Sheeran. EWN: What made you want to perform?Paige: As I worked at Olivia’s, a girl who I know does fire breathing asked me to assist her. I thought I’d never …

THE ALMADRABA tuna fishing campaign officially got underway on Monday, with the first Atlantic bluefin tuna being hoisted onto the decks of the fishing trawlers off the coast of Barbate in Cádiz province. Fishermen working for Petaca Chico, the company that operates the largest of the four remaining almadrabas in Cádiz, successfully hauled in around 80 Atlantic bluefin tuna during …

Richard Ray Farrell. Credit: Richard Ray Farrell, Facebook Prepare yourself for an evening of authentic American Blues in Estepona. Richard Ray Farrell Trio takes the stage on Saturday at Louie Louie with their raw and soulful sound. Richard Ray Farrell, originally from New York City, left his high school and hitched around Europe. He had no plan and only a …

Foreign residents’ day, Estepona. Credit: Tourism Delegation, Estepona Town Hall Estepona prepares to welcome visitors and residents to one of the most colourful and multi-cultural events of the entire year. Saturday, the 20th Foreign Residents’ Day, promises to be a day of celebration, flavour and music. The event, which takes place in Parque El Calvario brings together people who call …

Seized fake art. Credit: Policia Nacional In a large operation in Estepona, Malaga and other areas of Spain, the police seized 24 fake works including those falsely signed as Pablo Picasso or Le Corbusier. On the black market, these forgeries were valued at millions of Euros. In 2023, authorities received information about suspicious art sales taking place in Estepona. Officers …

Residents and visitors to Malaga can now enjoy the characteristic warmth of spring after six weeks of unrest.  The State Meteorological Agency Aemet predicts a major shift in weather patterns for this week. In certain areas inland, temperatures are expected to rise to 30C. From Wednesday, a high-pressure system is expected to establish itself in the region. This will lead …

Marbella Town hall has announced an expansion of their home help service, giving peace of mind and security to elderly residents who are vulnerable, particularly expats who live alone or away from family. The new service offers up to 39,000 monthly hours of in-home help, assisting over 1,000 users daily with tasks like cleaning, personal care and shopping. With a …