Costa del Sol Spain

Price of a property in Granada with squatters: 5,000-500,000 euros Pilar García-Trevijano Granada Tuesday, 3 March 20, 26 at 17:13 Share The most attractive ads on the Idealista website are for luxury villas near the beach and flats located in the Recogidas area of Granada. There are also many properties in Los Periodistas. But there’s a catch: squatters live in …

It is known as Europe’s driest landscape, with harsh sun, dust, and silence. But this week, photographer Beatriz Urrutia (@mandolinaes on X and Instagram) stumbled upon a fleeting ‘miracle’ in Almeria’s Cabo de Gata. The usually barren landscape around the famous Los Genoveses beaches exploded into a carpet of wildflowers after weeks of heavy rains during a seemingly never-ending series …

Marbella’s Premiere Club will host a weekend full of rocking live music this Friday and Saturday. Three crowd-pleasing local favourites are performing: Not Yet Alokados & The Wall Street Band. The action begins at 11.30pm on Friday, 6th March. This energetic rock/pop band plays high-octane English hits, from classics to current favourites. Not Yet is known for their energetic performances …

Traffic is affected by the work being done to improve the A-7 tunnels in the province of Granada. C. L. Monday, 2 March 20, 26 at 15:31 Share Work to improve and modernise the Ramoncillos, Guapa, Acebuchal and Madroño tunnels on the A-7 motorway in Granada province is progressing, with the aim of equipping them with the necessary safety equipment …

A FUENGIROLA cabbie has been arrested for punching a 65 year old Irish passenger after he threw him out of the cab. The incident occurred on Monday, 23 February. The driver, who was 51, picked up two Irish customers, both of whom were intoxicated, according to reports. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL CABBIE ARREST One of the passengers started burping and …

Victoria Hart: always in our minds The Costa del Sol community and the Guadalhorce community are holding a fundraiser in support of Victoria Hart’s three children, who were brutally murdered by domestic violence on the 24th of January. Friends and family of the much-loved mother have organised the event at Lauro Golf & Bowls Club, with the intention of raising …

Tabletom are about to bring their legendary fusion sound to Estepona on Saturday, March 7, with a special return performance at the iconic Sala Louie Louie, opposite Estepona Harbour. Malaga’s rock institution has been around since 1976. They have a unique style that combines rock, jazz and flamenco with blues, reggae and progressive sounds. It is so eclectic, it needs its …

International Women’s Day March. Photo Credit Facebook Marche Mondiale des Femmes Belgique – Wereldvrouwenmars Belgïe On March 8, the International Women’s Day, communities on the Costa del Sol will be hosting a wide range of events to honour women’s achievements and promote equality. The region is alive and brimming with initiatives to highlight the ongoing struggle for gender parity. From …

Some of the items stolen. Watch out for thefts. Credit: Ben Bergquist FB Thefts in the early hours of morning have left popular local blues musicians, and many other musical groups, without the essential equipment that is the basis of their livelihood. Bergquist Brothers devastated by theft  Bobby and the band members Ben BergquistThe van was broken into by thieves …

Costa del Sol: Repairs are done quickly Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas and Marbella Councils on Spain’s Costa del Sol have begun urgent repairs of storm-damaged beaches and infrastructure to prepare for Semana Santa, the annual Semana Santa festival. Recent tempests eroded coastlines, damaged amenities and forced councils to work overtime in Marbella. Benalmadena. Torremolinos and Mijas. Marbella beaches under repair …