Costa del Sol Spain

Benalmadena has increased its efforts in combating illegal waste disposal by installing mobile surveillance camera at key littering spots starting this week.  Plan is to identify those violators and fine them for leaving their garbage bags outside the designated containers or abandoning their furniture at unauthorised times. The council announced that this measure was being coordinated with the local Police …

On September 20, World Cleanup Day will unite millions of people around the globe to address the global crisis of waste that is threatening our natural environments. Eco Amigos and Costa Women tackled one the most neglected areas of Trapiche Norte in Marbella. The area is a beautiful spot at the foothills La Sierra de la Nieves that has long …

Marbella has prepared for its 12th annual Moraga Popular. It is an end-of summer tradition that brings locals, tourists and expats together for an evening filled with free food, music and celebrations on the beach.  The event, which will take place at 8pm on Thursday 25 September, will occur simultaneously in four different beaches: La Venus, San Pedro Alcantara, Levante …

Paseo Costa del Sol at La Cala, where the incident took place. Credit: Mijas Local Police The local police of Mijas arrested an accused man in the early hours on September 4, 2025. He was accused of assaulting his partner in La Cala de Mijas near La Butibamba Park. Police responded quickly to an emergency call made to 112 to …

According to the National Police, the body of a man believed to be 65-years-old British national reported missing on 15 August was found Saturday morning near where he last was seen in Estepona’s Paraiso district. An autopsy will be required to confirm both the identity of the deceased as well as the cause of their death. The discovery took place …

Baby receiving respiratory treatment Credit: Andreea Pirvu, Shutterstock. The Andalusian Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, targeting infants under 6 months of age, will launch its third vaccination campaign against bronchiolitis Monday 22 September. Following last year’s record coverage of 95,3 per cent that resulted in a reduction in hospitalisations of 80 per cent. RSV is a major cause of …

Toastmasters open doors session in Mijas. Credit: Minerva Quijera Domínguez The auditorium of the La Cala Town Hall was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday evening, September  On 16th, the Costa del Soul Speakers Toastmasters Club hosted a bilingual Open House in collaboration the Foreigners Department at the Mijas Town Hall.  The event was inaugurated by Mijas councillors Juan Carlos Maldonado, …

The IDILIQ Foundation held its fourth annual “Holidays that Change Lives Gala” at the Safari restaurant in Wyndham Cost del Sol, on Thursday September 19. 250 guests attended to celebrate their transformative work. This event, which is one of the highlights in Malaga’s social schedule, brought together local leaders and volunteers to honour the Foundation mission of providing free vacations …

Marbella 4 Days Walking is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year. 3,000 people will lace up for an exciting celebration of nature, sport and culture.  The event continues to grow, as it is the most popular on Marbella’s autumn calendar. Visitors from all over the world come to the city during the quieter months, which helps to boost tourism after …

Malaga’s Low Emission Zone, which covers 404 acres of land will begin to impose fines on vehicles that do not comply with the zone’s rules starting December 1, 2020.  The ZBE is implemented under Malaga’s Sustainable Mobility Ordinance on November 30, as a result to recommendations made by the European Commission to the EU Parlament on the enforcement of Low …