Costa del Sol Spain

There will be some minor disruptions in Spain on Friday, 15 August, as it is a holiday. On the coast, there won’t be many changes. Inland, Friday will feel more like Sunday. Mercadona is the only supermarket that will be affected. The Valencian chain has announced that they will be open from 9am until 3pm on the bank holiday. This …

After being engulfed in flames, a VOLUNTEER Firefighter lost his life due to wildfires spreading across the provinces of Leon and Zamora. Abel Ramos Falagan died Tuesday night when two walls of flames raced towards him while he was working to create firebreaks in the vicinity of Quintana y Congosto, a village that had been evacuated. El Pais report. The …

Clarence Jazz Club Torremolinos will close its season 2024/2025 with an enchanting performance by the Julio Botti Quartet presenting “Proyecto Sudamericano.”. The quartet, led by Julio Botti – a saxophonist and composer who has been nominated for two Latin Grammys – will present an evening of Jazz Tango that is truly innovative. Botti’s musical journey began at the age 8 …

As part of an overall plan to review Malaga’s General Urban Development Plan, the council agreed to temporarily suspend new licenses for tourist rental services, such as AirBnBs. This will last for up to three years.  Francisco de la Torre has announced this measure to ensure proper regulation of residential and tourism uses, in response to changes in the social …

THE Royal Navy has praised the crew of Spanish frigate Mendez Nuñez following the completion of a four-month joint operation with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group. Commodore Blackmore visited the Spanish vessel at sea to personally thank the crew for their ‘outstanding participation’ as the frigate concluded its mission with the British-led combat group, commanded by HMS Prince of Wales. …

The Triple A Charity Gala will be held at the Trocadero Stadium on September 13, 2025. The glamorous event will raise vital funds for Amigos de Los Animales Abandonados. (Triple A), an local non-profit shelter which cares for over 250 cats and dogs. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening with a three course gourmet dinner, live entertainment, a dazzling performance …

SPAIN is currently battling a series devastating forest fires in the country, which appear to have an increasingly suspicious origin. In recent days, eight major fires destroyed thousands of hectares. They forced massive evacuations from Tarifa and the Madrid suburbs to a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Leon. After the Andalucian authorities claimed that the deadly Tarifa fire was deliberately …

Elliott Wright, former TOWIE actor and Costa del Sol restauranteur, has welcomed his fifth daughter, Dolly Eileen Wright. She was born on 8th August 2025. Elliott and Sadie who have two other children with each other are delighted. Elliott announced the good news to friends and relatives, saying “Sadie has given me another beautiful girl.” We are truly blessed – …

Estepona’s Casa de Las Tejerinas in Plaza de las Flores will open to showcase Aires del Sur, a captivating painting collection by artist Silvia Pucciarelli. The exhibition, which runs until August 27, offers free entry and features 21 medium and large-format works that capture the light, colours, and emotions of Andalucía. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Friday from …

The Local Government Board of Marbella has approved over €400,000 to fund social initiatives, supporting eight partnerships with local associations and a competitive grant programme.  Of the total, €260,000 will finance agreements with organisations such as the Alzheimer’s Family Association (AFA Marbella), Marbella Voluntaria, Bastiano Bergese, Cáritas (for its Virgen Madre shelter), Afimar, Crece, Cudeca, and Global Gift. These projects …