Costa del Sol Spain

Marbella Conduce. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella has announced the fourth edition of its popular ‘Marbella Conduce’ programme, designed to support young residents in obtaining a driving licence. The scheme provides a €100 grant to successful applicants for car, motorcycle, lorry, or trailer licences, reinforcing the city’s commitment to youth development and employability. Councillor Alejandro González, who presented the programme, …

Sun and Thunder and Festival Z! For the first time ever in Ireland, Live will be shown at Bruxelles pub. Credit: Derick P. Hudson / Shutterstock The team behind Sun and Thunder This weekend, the 2026 festival will officially launch its edition in London and Dublin. The festival is supported by the Fuengirola City Council The following are some examples …

Born in the UK, Leon’s early life took him to Zambia as a young child before the family settled in South Africa in 1989. With a degree in live performance from South Africa, he immersed himself in the country’s vibrant theatre scene. “What I love about drama is that it changes all the time,” he explains. “Once you finish one …

Keep the streets clean to welcome Father Christmas Credit: Shutterstock, Roman Samborskyi Marbella gets ready to welcome Santa Claus. Marbella Town Hall activated a cleaning operation in order to maintain the city’s pristine condition through the Christmas period, as it prepares itself for the significant increase of visitors and events. This initiative involves over 200 municipal employees and aims to …

Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and free of judgment. Credit: Shutterstock, Maksim Ladouski It’s a magical, wonderful time of year. But let’s not kid ourselves, it can be overwhelming. The Christmas season begins with a calmer tone Do you want to have a relaxed and alcohol-free gathering for Christmas? Sober Socials offers the perfect alternative to …

The German Finest Beer Selection has chosen a SPANISH beer produced by the Mahou brewery as the best in the country. Barrica de Mahou Bourbon was rated the best of all the Spanish brews, scoring 94 out of 100.  The Barrica de Mahou beers are part of the Mahou-San Miguel range, which was founded in Madrid in 1890.  This Imperial …

Estepona is set to be the talk of the Costa del Sol with its newest dazzling decoration: one of Andalucía’s largest crochet Christmas trees. This is the perfect way to bring colour and cheer into Estepona’s streets. Standing at an impressive 12 metres tall, the Christmas tree is taking shape in the Plaza José Vázquez in Cancelada, promising to be …

Santa Clause Shopping All the family can have fun. Credit: Shutterstock, Bandersnatch Zoco Home, the popular Christmas Charity Market, is returning to Mijas on Saturday 13 December 2025 from 10am-4pm. The market returns to Centro Idea, Mijas, on Saturday 13th December 2025 from 10am until 4pm. The event, which is dedicated to giving back to the community, will raise funds …

The Spanish tax agency will be given new broad powers to monitor bank accounts in the country from 2026 – The government has launched a new crackdown against tax fraud and money laundering. Banks will have to report their account holders’ balances, deposits and withdrawals as well as all digital and card payments, starting January 1, 2019. Payments made with …

Turkey Trot is a charitable family event Credit: Shutterstock, CLS Digital Arts Get ready to trot like a Turkey! Benalmadena Turkey Race returns on Sunday, 14th December. The Turkey Race has quickly become one of the most popular community events during the holiday season. It injects lively sport, charitable giving and a spirit of community togetherness into the streets of …