Costa del Sol Spain

On Tuesday 16th September, Simply Thriving, a vibrant Costa del Sol social club led by Val Williams with Nathan Dean as entertainer, organized a spectacular Late Summer Soiree in the Miraflores Golf Club. The stunning event raised vital funds to support AFA Fuengirola Mijas. The Costa del Sol’s community spirit was as strong as ever, as all 160 seats were …

CalaPop 2020, a celebration of rock, garage, punk and power-pop will be returning to Mijas Costa on Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20.  The 15th edition of the festival began as Fuengirola Pop, in 2008, but was rebranded 2022. It will transform the Costa del Sol, a small, intimate celebration, for 400 fans of coolest sounds. Held mostly at El Charcón …

The British ambassador in Spain was grilled by regional mayors during a visit to southern Spain yesterday about the uncertainty surrounding Gibraltar’s post-Brexit fate. Alex Ellis was pressed to make a quick stop in Estepona by Estepona’s local leaders. He also paid a visit to the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo to discuss a ‘range of matters’. “They reaffirmed …

Comic-Con Malaga will take place in Malaga from September 25-28, with 120,000 expected attendees.  Arnold Schwarzenegger, former California governor and Hollywood icon, is the guest of honor at the biggest event in the region. Schwarzenegger is known for his blockbuster movies like Terminator and Predator. He will close the convention Sunday, Sept. 28 with a special 11-hour morning Masterclass called …

La Cala Lions has again succeeded in converting the funds raised through their numerous charity events into smiles, joy and happiness for those who most deserve it. On Saturday, September 13, at Miraflores Tennis Club, the Lions were out in force hosting a daytime party for children and their families of the Fundación Olivares and ADIMI (Asociación para personas con …

Best-selling author and creator of The One Minute Coach™Masha Malka turned a life filled with upheavals into a mission to empower women. She has worked as a CEO and co-founder of ShiftHub since her early days as a refugee. Now she lives in Marbella and helps women redefine midlife, and step into leadership confidently and with clarity. EWN: Masha, you …

Marbella Mayor Angeles Muñoz hailed the organisational and sporting success of an “exciting” Davis Cup tie held at the prestigious Puente Romano Tennis Club, which has reinforced the status of the city as a “lucky charm” for the tournament.  The tournament was a success despite Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from the tournament citing the need for rest. However, parking problems were …

Amigos de los Animales Abandonados (Triple A) celebrated their annual Charity Gala, held Saturday night, September 13, at Trocadero Arena Marbella, and welcomed 150 guests who all generously raised €14,000 to support over 600 dogs and cats in the organisation’s care.  Triple A is a non-profit organization based in Marbella that aims to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned and abused …

The government plans to convert 53 876 illegal tourist flats in to rentals. Photo credit: Saiko3p/Shutterstock During his visit to Málaga on Sunday 14 September, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the government will remove 53,876 tourist flats from the national short-term rental register due to legal irregularities.  The flats are being converted into permanent rentals for families and …

SPAIN’S rocketing economy has in large part been driven by a booming tourist sector which welcomed a record-breaking 44.5 million international tourists in the first half of 2025. It marks a 14% increase compared to 2024, and forecasts suggest the country will just fall shy of receiving 100 million international travellers this year. So it’s curious that amid this rising …