Costa del Sol Spain

On the evening of Black Friday, November 28, the city of Malaga officially kicked off the festive season when thousands of Malagueños flooded the historic centre for the traditional switching-on of the Christmas lights on Calle Larios. This year’s honour of pressing the ceremonial red button fell to Malaga-born Hollywood star Antonio Banderas, making this his third consecutive year in …

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30, from 9am-7pm, the Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol will be opened to the public. Mijas Council has announced that for the first opening of the park, only the half will be open while the final works on the other half are being completed. The park will still be open …

Friday, November 28, 2025, at 17:15 The Andalusian government has now finished the time when it spent the most effort to absorb the shocks caused by the healthcare crisis in breast cancer screening. Juanma Moreno, president of Junta, used the state-of-the region debate, which was the last one of his current term in office, as a way to say goodbye …

From Sunday November 30, 2025, Malaga’s (LEZ) Low Emission Zone (ZBE – Zona de Bajas Emisiones) will enter its second phase, and fines of up to €200 will finally be enforced for unauthorised vehicles entering the restricted area. What if I need to go to a medical appointment or something similar? What if I choose to park my car in …

Policia Nacional arrested two notorious Italian mafia members in Spain. The fugitives had been wanted for a range of serious offences, including murder, extortion and kidnapping. These men were arrested on European arrest warrants in Almeria & Tenerife, and they belonged to the Neapolitan Camorra gang. READ MORE Both men could face a combined prison sentence of 60 years. Late …

Give the gift of time. Credit: SeventyFour / Shutterstock Christmas means different things to most people. For kids it’s lots and lots of presents. For teenagers it means the coolest things around. We’ve all been there, but what do you get for older expats? There are three types of gift. High cost. Low cost. NO cost. I know it seems …

Looking for something a little different to do this weekend? From feline-friendly crafts to festive family support, two special workshops offer hands-on activities with a unique twist. Mum’s creative workshop Mums on the Costa del Sol are invited to a special evening of festive fun, practical parenting advice and relaxation at a Sip, Share and Decorate workshop, led by CBT …

Walkathon for Water, Benalmádena, 2025. Credit: AEHCOS More than 500 people took to the streets of Mijas and Benalmádena this November to take part in the Walkathons for Water, a charitable initiative designed to raise awareness about global water scarcity. The We Are Water Foundation organised the event and was supported by Hilton Grand Vacations managed resorts Los Amigos Beach …

Spain has expanded its dog DNA laws to curtail mess and punish offenders. Photo Credit: Artem Beliaikin via Unsplash DOG OWNERS, a new regulation has come into effect in several municipalities in Spain that could bring a fine of more than €300 if not followed: registering your pets’ DNA. Dog owners in many Spanish municipalities are now required to microchip …

The Michelin Stars awarded to Spain. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Malaga. The second consecutive year, the Michelin Guide Spain 2026 At a gala in Malaga, the award was revealed. This confirms the Costa del Sol and Malaga as Europe’s most dynamic food destinations. Around 700 guests attended the presentation, which took place at the FYCMA Palace. This included chefs, journalists and …