Costa del Sol Spain

In the next few months, construction will start on Motril’s cruise ship terminal MJ Arrebola Granada Friday, 27th February 2026 at 14:27 Share President of Motril’s port authority, José García Fuentes, explained during the presentation of the Costa Tropical port’s cruise season 2026 that the construction of a new cruise ship terminal is expected to get under way in the …

In these two towns, in the province Malaga, full-face coverings like the burka or niqab have been banned in municipal offices and public places. In a meeting held last week (February 20,26), the local councils of both municipalities approved this measure. The measure applies to all municipal responsibilities, such as town halls, administrative office, schools, libraries, police stations and courts, …

LEGENDARY singer Julio Iglesias has threatened to sue Spain’s deputy prime minister after she called him a ‘sexual predator.’ Yolanda Diaz, of the left-wing party Sumar, also claimed that Iglesias treated his employees as ‘slaves’ and ran his estates under a ‘power structure based on permanent aggression,’ according to the singer’s lawyers. Diaz’s remarks came amid sexual assault allegations – …

ADANA, the volunteer-run charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs in the Western Costa del Sol, has just announced the return of its popular coffee mornings. These extremely popular events offer a relaxed way for the community to support the organisation’s life-saving work while enjoying good, like-minded company, delicious treats, and a chance to meet some of ADANA’s four-legged …

The government is ready to discuss the Granada Coast Train MJ Arrebola Granada Thursday, 26 February 20, 16:44 Share The central government’s representative in Granada province, José Antonio Montilla, has opened the door to the possibility of a coastal train from Nerja to Motril. In response to discussions regarding a train service along the Costa del Sol between Estepona and …

Mid-Costa del Sol residential golf resort empty properties invite squatting. Credit: Concerned local The peaceful mornings of one of Costa del Sol’s best-known golf resorts have been shattered more than by wayward drives. Residents of this exclusive hillside community in the middle of the Costa del Sol hills are battling two squatter occupations on empty investment-fund properties – one involving …

Income tax deductions of 100 per cent for storm damage repairs to homes in Andalucía Héctor Barbotta Seville Wednesday, 25th February 2026 at 16:03 Share Those people who need to repair their homes damaged by the series of storms that battered most of Andalucía this month (and last) will be eligible for a 100 per cent deduction on their taxes …

Save a Life’s (S.A.L. ) campaign by the Hannam Family was a success. The evening was filled with laughter, music and generosity. The campaign was a resounding hit. On Saturday, February 21, at the Millennium Cocktail Bar, the community fundraiser raised a magnificent €2,024, every cent of which is destined for life-saving defibrillators across the Costa del Sol. In just …

The excitement is growing among rock fans on the Costa del Sol. The Pink Floyd Experience España, widely regarded as one of Spain’s top tributes to the legendary prog-rock band Pink Floyd, is about to return to the intimate and much-loved Salón Varietés Theatre by overwhelming popular demand. Two unforgettable evenings will be held on February 27 and 28. Each …

The Spanish government will start distributing hurricane relief payments early in March JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA Seville Tuesday, 24th February 2026 14:52 Share The Spanish government will begin paying out aid immediately to those affected by the series of storms that let loose on Andalucía. The first payments will start in early March, as announced this Monday by deputy prime minister …