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In the Sierra de Mijas, a wildfire broke out on Thursday afternoon in Valtocado. The fire started at around 4pm, approximately 500m from the popular restaurant Venta Los Condes. Local police on the scene believe that a brush-cutter accidentally lit the blaze during routine clearing of land. Firefighting teams from Mijas arrived later, after the local police. Superpuma helicopters with …

A FRENCH national was arrested after an attack with a knife inside the Great Mosque in Valencia. Police Local officers were able to subdue the attacker after a Mosque official received a serious head injury. Paramedics sedated a man taken to the Clinical Hospital in the city. READ MORE VALENCIA MOSQUE – PRAYER ROOM The assailant, 22, told police and …

A man has been sent to prison for a violent nightclub fight in Marbella that left a security guard permanently injured.  The shocking incident dates back over a decade. A known troublemaker was refused entry into the venue and the victim was shot in the back. Three men tried to enter a nightclub in Parra Villa Palomeras in November 2012. …

Be aware of street closures during Easter procession. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Easter Thursday (April 17, 2020) and Good Friday (2025) will affect the opening hours of local shops and services as well as public transport.  Andalusia, as well as the rest of Spain, will be closed for these national holidays. The majority of shops, such as supermarkets Aldi and …

More than half of Spain’s regions, including Andalucia have yellow weather warnings in place for rain and storms. The Costa del Sol is also expected to see rain on Tuesday. Aemet (the State Meteorological Agency) has issued alerts for parts of Andalucia and Aragon. They also apply to Asturias, Balearic Islands Cantabria Catalunya Galicia Navarre, Basque Country, Cantabria. Andalucia is …

Costa del Sol – April 2025Residents and tourists across the Costa del Sol are being warned to expect a rare weather phenomenon known as blood rain over the coming days — a dramatic event that’s as fascinating as it is messy.What Is Blood Rain?Blood rain occurs when strong winds from the Sahara Desert blow dust into the atmosphere over southern …

Celebrate Easter in Style with Semana Santa Processions, Festivals, Beaches, and Family Fun Across the Costa del SolEaster on the Costa del Sol is a vibrant celebration full of tradition, sunshine, and spring energy. From soul-stirring Semana Santa processions to lively local ferias, beachfront markets, food stalls, and family activities, there’s something happening in every town along the coast — …

Fuengirola Fair April 30th to May 4th. Fuengirola celebrates the 29th International Fair, a cultural extravaganza in April 2025Fuengirola, Costa del Sol – The much-anticipated 29th International Fair of Fuengirola (Feria Internacional de los Países) is returning this April, promising a spectacular celebration of global culture, music, food, and fun for all ages. Fuengirola Fair April 30th to May 4th, …

A grave accident occurred today around 2:00 PM on the A-7 highway, heading towards Cádiz. Reports indicate that a vehicle collided with another and then crashed into the median, causing significant damage to the car. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and firefighters worked to rescue the individual from inside the vehicle. Thankfully, the person is conscious and, although they …

The tunnel is inspected by council officials Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella has finally reopened the Puerto Banús tunnel to traffic following the completion of improvement works aimed at preventing flooding.  The project began over the long weekend of December and will be completed in the next few days. It spans 212 metres and covers 2,345 square meters.  Costing a …