Costa del Sol Spain

Marbella Council, with funding from the Regional Government of Andalucia has launched an controversial campaign to encourage the shopkeepers of the historic CascoAntiguo/Old Town area to keep the roads clean. The council is accused of passing on the responsibility of street maintenance to tenants in one of the most visited areas of the town.  Although municipal cleaning services have been …

Mayor Ana Mata & MªFrancisca Alarcon in the Big Park. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas Final tests and safety trials are being conducted to prepare for the grand opening of Gran Parque de Mijas. This park, which will be Andalusia’s largest urban area at 270,000 square meters, has been eagerly anticipated.  The tests were carried out during the fifth stage of …

The Peak District and Costa del Sol are buzzing with excitement after rising singer-guitarist Sami James joined forces with Grammy award-winning producer Eliot Kennedy to record a career-defining recording.  The independent musician, who is known for a raw, heartfelt, troubadour-style, has recorded three new tracks and taken a giant leap in the development of his career. Eliot Kennedy created Sami …

Marbella emerged as the European leader for sustainable development following the first Circular Economy Forum held at The Pool Marbella. The Forum brought together more than 80 international experts in tourism, construction, innovation, and other sectors.  Organised By CleanTech Hub – The Pool in partnership with Marbella Council and Grupo Innovación Activa, the event sparked urgent debate on balancing economic …

Friday, November 7, 2025, at 17:29 This Thursday, the regional government of Andalucía and Google formalised an alliance at the tech giant’s centre of excellence in Malaga to “contribute to accelerating the region’s digital transformation, making it accessible to everyone”. The regional minister of industry and energy, Jorge Paradela summarized the goal of the collaborative agreement between the multinational company …

Age Concern meets ups in Fuengirola Mijas, and Benalmadena Credit: Age Concern Age Concern Fuengirola Mijas and Benalmadena is preparing to open their brand new Community Hub in February of 2026. Construction of the facility for which it was built is moving rapidly. Volunteers and committee members are getting more excited. The exact location will be revealed nearer the opening …

The golden glow of Christmas officially is about to arrive on the Costa del Sol, as Mayor María Ángeles Muñoz has announced when she will press the button to illuminate more than two million LED lights across Marbella, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.  Residents will fill the Avenida del Mar for the spectacular switch-on, which includes live carols …

Friday, 7th November 2025 at 16:20 History, beauty, authenticity and life in its purest form come together to compose the symphony that is the city of Cadiz in the Andalucía region of southern Spain – a place where the simple act of strolling and breathing in the aromas of the sea becomes a real pleasure. It is a city full …

Each year, thousands of parents search for the same thing in Google: “best schools on Costa del Sol.” What does “best school” really mean in 2025? Some families are concerned with academic performance or a particular curriculum. Others are more concerned with character, self-confidence and the ability think independently. Truthfully, the best schools share a common quality: They prepare students …

You want to meet new people, get fit and have fun? Marbella Netball Club invites everyone to give the sport a try. You’ll find friendly people who are ready to get you back into the sport, whether you’re an experienced player or you haven’t played since high school. The club meets on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Laude International School, …