Costa del Sol Spain

Danny Vaughn live performance. Terri Smith. Estepona, a town on the Costa del Sol, has always been a creative hub for artists with its beautiful sunny charm and endless inspiration. What brought your here?“I met Melissa when I lived in Limerick in Ireland in 2008. She was working in Gibraltar. It felt natural to move here. When I arrived, I …

Allotment winnings bounty Credit: Ayuntamiento de Coín. A small box of tomatoes sold for a record €18,000 in Coín on Friday, August 15. The 13th annual auction was a historical moment for the Guadalhorce valley, as a batch the best-quality huevo de Toro tomatoes sold at a record price of EUR18,000.  The winning bid came from local resident Francisco José …

The United States has banned Spain’s biggest port from an important shipping route that connects America and Asia. Port of Algeciras in Spain, the busiest hub for cargo handling more than 100 million tonnes per year, has been dropped without ceremony from a strategic route connecting US East and Western coasts to major ports located in Japan, South Korea and …

Aqualand Torremolinos opened in 1985 and has since become the mainstay for tourism in the Malaga Province. The water-based activities are renowned for their excitement, but it is also known as the perfect place to cool off during the hot summer months. The park, which covers an area of over 70,000 square meters, has undergone a recent radical transformation. It …

Canela Party is returning to Torremolinos Recinto Ferial on August 20-23 to celebrate its 16th anniversary.  This festival is not following the latest trends. Instead, it focuses on an eclectic, non-overlapping line up across two stages with costumes, inflatables and confetti. The line-up includes a diverse mix of international acts and Spanish bands, with MJ Lenderman, DIIV and Amenra among …

The forest fire service Plan INFOCA in Andalusia has declared the wildfire officially extinguished that erupted on Thursday August 14 in a rural Mijas area.  The blaze, which started around 3.45pm along the road from Alhaurín El Grande to Fuengirola, and took firefighting efforts until 12.10pm on Friday, August 15, to successfully extinguish the blaze. After the fire had been …

The village of Teba in Malaga Province will celebrate Douglas’ Days from August 21-24. This festival pays tribute to Sir James Douglas, who played a pivotal role during the Battle of Teba 1330 against the Moors. The event this year will include a historical twinning with Melrose, Scotland, where Douglas’ heart and remains are buried, as well as historical reenactments …

Cancelada Fair, a celebration of fun, tradition and community will be held from August 21-24, 2025. There will be over 20 activities organised, catering to all ages, and the event will feature free performances by famous Spanish artists including Rosa López, Amistades Peligrosas, and Las Carlotas, along with a lineup of family-friendly entertainment. The festivities kick off on Thursday, August …

The mural artist Antonio, or Japi as he is also known, surprised the ACESHIN community animal shelter, in Mijas, with a colorful gift to honor the volunteers who care for the dogs and cats. Japi stated, “I approached ACE SHIN for this container to be transformed into a voice of those who most need it.” Every small act—whether adopting, donating, …

Before and after pictures of the Guadalmedina in Malaga. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Málaga. The proposal envisions a green and grand public space, five X shaped bridges and road-tunnels to hide the traffic. The winning proposal was announced by Malaga’s local authorities on Thursday, August 14. This radical project is aimed at bridging a long-standing divide within the city. The plan, …