Costa del Sol Spain

Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 20:59 This Sunday, the weather in southern Spain has improved. After the heavy rain caused by the passage storm Claudia through Andalucía over the past few days, the region has experienced a calmer day with no active warnings. Antonio Sanz, regional minister of health and emergency, downgraded early this morning the flood plan to the …

Antonio Banderas has confirmed that he will star and direct the theatrical adaptation of the Malaga-born Hollywood actor. Sweeney Todd The Spanish-language version of Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece will be performed at his Teatro del Soho CaixaBank by 2026. Banderas made the announcement on 24 October during the theater’s launch of its new Godspell season. It will be Banderas third Sondheim …

Benalmadena has entered a new era in tourism development, with the launch of the Observatorio de Turismo. This collaborative body brings together residents, local businesses and experts to shape the town’s future. In its first session, the observatory unanimously prioritized a thorough makeover of Castillo El Bil-Bil. A neo-Arabic icon that is symbolic of Benalmadena. The historic landmark welcomes 20,000 …

Undeterred by pouring rain and gusty winds, dozens of residents turned out on Saturday, November 15 for the “Walk for Save a Life” charity event, raising an impressive €1,180 towards installing the campaign’s third public defibrillator. The Save a Life initiative organised the event to show the community’s growing spirit and commitment to making Mijas Costa a better place for …

According to the latest annual report of the Spanish Instituto Cervantes, published in November 2025, the number of Spanish speakers worldwide has reached 636 millions. The report is titled El Español en el Mundo, discovered that people learning Spanish as a foreign language is the fastest-growing group – expanding by 79% in the last decade.  If this trend continues, the …

Now is the perfect time to plan a holiday getaway to the best Christmas markets across Europe. Malaga’s winter sun can be traded in for the timeless tradition a European christmas market. Direct flights departing from Malaga Airport are a great way to save money. We have selected the top four European destinations for the holidays by focusing on those …

How would a Cadiz Tsunami look? Douro estuary waves. Credit: Zacarias da Mata – Shutterstock On Thursday, November 20th, Cadiz will become the epicenter of Response25 – Spain’s largest civil emergency drill to date. Over 20,000 participants, including firefighters, students, hotel staff and residents, will be involved in a carefully planned simulation of an earthquake tsunami. The Junta de Andalucia …

In a surprising about turn, Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente is said to have given his blessing to plans to extend the commuter train line to Marbella via tunnel, the country’s only city with over 100,000 residents without access to a rail service. Puente dismissed the idea As unfeasible, due to its ridiculously high costs and complex terrain. The Minister …

H. C. / P. T. / D. D. Huelva/ Seville/ Cordoba Sunday, 16 November 20, 25 at 10:14 Updated 10:49h. | Updated 10:49h. Storm Claudia, which has caused more than 620 incidents in the Andalucía region since Thursday, hit the province of Huelva the hardest yesterday, causing the Junta to activate operational situation 1 of the Flood Risk Plan (PERI). …

As the year draws to a close, Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro reflects with deep pride and gratitude: pride in their collective achievements and gratitude for the unwavering support from volunteers, donors, and the community we serve. Marbella has had a great year of friendship, fun, and practical support. The six coffee mornings, dedicated welfare initiatives and fundraising events …