Costa del Sol Spain

The Psychedelic furs were formed in 1977 in London’s post punk scene. Led by charismatic singer and songwriter Richard Butler, along with Tim Butler on bass, they have created a legacy in music that is a bit more left-field.  The band’s timeless hits include “Love My Way”, Heaven, “The Ghost In You”, Heartbreak Beat and “Heaven”. Made of Rain is …

A.R.C.H., the equine charitable organization in Alhaurin el Grande held their Autumn Festival, Sunday, October 12, with a vibrant celebration of community.  The venue was filled with excitement and energy from families of all nationalities and backgrounds. Many were accompanied by their children and dogs. Food stalls selling delicious homemade cakes and barbecue treats, as well as craft market stalls …

The Costa del Sol’s spirit of generosity was on show on Tuesday, October 14, as entertainer Nathan Dean and Val Williams of the Simply Thriving Group presented a cheque for €5,600 to AFA Fuengirola Mijas, the Alzheimer’s and dementia support charity, at the AFA residence in Fuengirola on Tuesday, October 14.  The funds, raised during the sold-out Late Summer Soirée …

Rarely will you find a restaurant where you are able to eat properly. La Tizona de San Pedro Alcantara represents one such rare experience. It is difficult to go wrong with drinks when a restaurant is owned and operated by a company that imports and distributes wine. And El Cid is a top-quality brand that has been supplying Andalucia with …

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro hosted a spectacular Lunch and Fashion Extravaganza at the elegant La Sala Puerto Banus, raising €3,500 to support the elderly and alone in the community in Marbella and San Pedro.  The sold out event featured style and glamour, entertainment and philanthropy, all in an afternoon of great togetherness. Brian …

MALAGA horse-cart owners forced an animal sanctuary boss from abroad to bid more than a slaughterhouse to save two of the animals. Signe Frossle, who runs ‘A Better Life 4 Horses’, told the Olive Press she was obliged to pay ‘€50 more’ than the €600 the slaughterhouse was offering per horse in order to convince the owners to sell to …

A family from Alhaurín el Grande, near Coín, has issued a heartfelt plea for help in finding their two missing huskies, Angus and Angel, and are prepared to offer a substantial €10,000 reward for information leading to their safe return. This is one of the most noteworthy cases of this kind in the area. The dogs, both huskies, went missing …

The Restaurante El Jinete in Mijas Costa will host a heartwarming Autumn Charity lunch on Saturday, 18th October at 12:30pm to benefit ACE-SHIN animal care Spain.  The event, which will be held at one the most beautiful restaurants in Mijas, will feature a delightful afternoon of exquisite food, live entertainment and the chance to help a noble animal welfare cause. …

Casa de la Cultura, Fuengirola will host a captivating concert entitled “Echoes of Bohemia & Germania: The Legacy of an European Violinist”, on Thursday 16th October at 8pm. Performed by the acclaimed Trio Halir, the event plans to present a captivating evening of music celebrating the legacy of Czech violinist Karel Halir (1859–1909). Tickets, priced at just €5, are available …

Torremolinos Council is continuing to display the innovative photography show Torremolinos Navigating Beyond, by Malaga-born Rafael Romero Avila. The exhibition will be on view until November 14.  On October 3, the exhibition was opened to a large audience with a free, interactive exhibit that invites viewers to experience a fusion between photography and digital arts, reimagining urban spaces using reflective, …