Costa del Sol Spain

The Feria del Rosario in Fuengirola concluded its final day on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with a vivacious atmosphere, perfectly coinciding with Spain’s national holiday, Día de la Hispanidad, also known as Día del Pilar.  The week-long festival, honouring the town’s patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Coronada, transformed the Fuengirola Feria grounds into a hub of tradition, Andalusian culture, …

Sober Socials Costa del Sol is kicking off its first-ever event, Mocktail & Mingle, on Thursday, October 23, at 7.30pm at Panorama Beach Club in La Cala de Mijas. Go Sober For October is a campaign that supports cancer awarenessAECC, the Spanish Association Against Cancer (for breast cancer initiatives), hopes to raise money for this initiative. Sober Socials Costa del …

Rachel Gore DOZENS of horses facing a one-way trip to the slaughterhouse are being thrown a lifeline –  thanks to one expat’s last-minute offer to home them in her sanctuary.  Malaga has banned the use of horse-drawn wagons, which means that more than 60 working horses are now in danger.  Expat Signe Frossle, who runs a rural rescue centre ‘A …

Residents of Marbella and surrounding areas are sick to death once again over excessive noise and have been raising concerns over the negative impacts of fireworks in urban zones, demanding stricter enforcement of existing regulations.  Despite years of complaints, locals say authorities have failed to curb the use of fireworks, which they claim the authorities turn a blind eye to …

La Cala de Mijas will transform from 15 to 19 October into the center of tradition, music and community spirit.  The La Cala de Mijas Festivals honour the town’s patron Saint, Santa Teresa de Avila. They combine solemn procession with lively fairs, and they are expected to attract thousands of people for an authentic Andalusian Experience. Santa Teresa October events: …

Antonio Caro is a local artist who brings colour to Benalmadena. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena has undergone a colourful and vibrant facelift, combining local enterprise with artistic expression. Street corners are being transformed into canvases for artists.  Powermusic is a local company in Benalmadena, which is renowned as a leader in the event and artist production industry. It has …

Two people were seriously injured Friday afternoon when a large white Land Rover crashed into a barbershop on Avenida Miguel de Cervantes in the Nueva Andalucia district of Marbella, according to Emergencias 112 Andalucía.  You can also find out more about the following: incident The accident occurred at 5.30pm Friday, 10th October, when the car crossed the road and struck …

Blues fans on the Costa del Sol will be in for a real treat on Friday October 17 when the Will Shackleton Blues Band makes a return to Clarence Jazz Club. Shackleton’s slide guitar will be a part of the intimate performance, which is sure to be a heartfelt, raw performance combining blues, country and rock. Will Shackleton is a …

Marbella is preparing to turn pink again on November 16 as it hosts the 13th edition of the ‘Marea Rosa’ (Pink Tide) charity run, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).  The local council is supporting the event, which aims to raise community awareness of breast cancer prevention and increase participation from last year’s over 3,000 participants. It is …

According to a new study, mental health has overtaken cancer as the top concern for Spain’s health.. Ipsos’ 2025 Healthcare Service Report, a survey conducted annually in more than 30 countries has revealed that 62% place mental well-being at the top of healthcare priorities. Cancer is more than 10 points further behind. The trend has been steadily rising since the …