Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol community is coming together to support one of its most inspiring young residents: Her Highness, Princess Lara the Cute. This brave little girl, who has captured hearts, lives with Beals Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder causing severe physical and developmental challenges, including brain malformations, mobility issues, respiratory complications, and a compromised immune system. Child that …

The 32nd year of the Rockin’ Race Jamboree kicks off this week in Torremolinos, the world’s classic rock & roll epicentre, from February 4 to 8. This year’s festival stands out with one of its most ambitious lineups yet, themed as a live soundtrack paying homage to cinema through iconic songs and bands tied to the silver screen. Headlining acts …

The London Jazz-Pop Ensemble Luminoso The band will celebrate the release of its debut album 3-2-1 with a concert in Malaga. The band, which has performed in top UK jazz venues and sold out across Europe, arrives in Spain to perform a live concert that is sure to awaken the neighbors in Torremolinos. Luminoso is named for its bright and …

After severe storm damage, the coastal walkway or “Senda Litoral” in Mijas along the Costa del Sol coast is urgently undergoing repairs. This highlights ongoing vulnerability to coastal erosion and extreme conditions. Boardwalk closed due to storm damage According to the Ayuntamiento de MijasAfter being battered by the sea in multiple storms during January, the section that runs through Calahonda …

Marbella’s moragas (barbecue boats). Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s beach barbecue stations (known as “barcas of moragas”) are being renovated through an art project. The aim is to unify and make them recognisable by their visual identity, which is tied to local maritime heritage. You can also find out more about the following: plan hopes to transform These traditional barbecues …

Almuñecar is set to heat up with authentic blues vibes on Friday, February 6, as the acclaimed project and legends in the making, Ten Believers, under their London Blues banner, take the stage at the Casa de la Cultura. The two-piece blues band promises a night of soul-stirring songs and raw emotion. They deliver a powerful mixture of classic and …

It’s become a household word in southern Spain amongst expats, celebrities and tourists alike. Now entertainment juggernaut La Sala – the prime spot for a legion of Premiership footballers, celebrities and captains of industry – has reached its 15th birthday. This week the Puerto Banus flagship restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary with a big bash. Since its opening in 2010, …

Storms have caused a road closure on the A-7 between Fuengirola & La Cala de Mijas. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas In a united push, the mayors of Estepona, Mijas and other towns in the Costa del Sol demanded that the central government of Spain fix the severe potholes on the A-7, a vital artery. The A-7 motorway’s deteriorating condition has …

Concerned residents of Estepona, on the Costa del Sol have alerted the local media and their neighbours to the disappearance last Monday of Kevin Walsh. Walsh was a British and Irish national who had disappeared. Details Full name: Kevin Walsh Age: 57 Nationality: British/Irish Height: 1.90 metres Weight: 90kg (solid build) Features: Bearded, bald and blue-eyed Clothing: Probably grey sweatpants …

A BRITISH family has voiced outrage after torrential rain repeatedly caused sewage to spill outside their Marbella home — despite shelling out nearly €10,000 for plumbing work intended to prevent such incidents.  San Pedro de Alcantara expats say that the problem persists despite little action by the town hall. They are concerned about the public health and infrastructure of the …