Costa del Sol

The stranger who is visiting Fuengirola wants to eat goulash. But it must be the authentic Hungarian version. Another stranger wearing spurs in the middle of town. They may spark if they are unable to find their goulash. It could even end up in a showdown in the Plaza de la Constitución. Bronzi’s coming to town. Robert Bronzi Kovacs taught …

On May 11, Darkness into Light will be held, an annual event to raise money for AFESOL (the mental health charity), raise awareness about suicide and self-harm, and remember those who have died. Chris Grenfell from Eastbourne, now living in Monda in Spain, will be taking a long route to get there. There will be walks at Benalmadena La Cala …

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 …

Congratulations are due for Alan Boardman who has managed to raise €25,000 for Costa del Sol charities in the last 4 years. The unstoppable Alan has reached a milestone in his charitable endeavours by raising €25 thousand through his Fun Quizzes and his Mijas Walking Tours For Charity which score 95 per cent on TripAdvisor since the lifting of COVID …

Más se perdió en Cuba: Homenaje a Aldo Menéndez. Credit: Casa de las Tejerinas. Estepona’s Casa de Las Tejerinas is exhibiting Más se perdió en Cuba: Homenaje a Aldo MenéndezThe exhibition, which features Cuban artists who were born in the 1980s and are still active today, runs until May 3rd. Drawn from the collection of Jorge Reynardus, a prominent Cuban …

The charismatic South Londoner has opened for music icons like Paul Weller, The Libertines, and Liam Gallagher. Credit: Magic Mod Britain’s favourite rock magician returns to the Costa del Sol. Ben Taylor, better known as The Magic Mod, is set to wow audiences once again on the Costa del Sol with a mini-tour running from 19 to 22 April 2025. …

Helen Stanley’s Champagne Lifestyle art market will take place at Paloma Blanca Boutique Hotel, Marbella. It opens on April 18th and is open to all. Helen Stanley’s Saturday Market and Art Fair, curated by her, will be held in a new venue, the lush Paloma Blanca Boutique Hotel. It will feature a variety of unique stalls, selling art, fashion, jewellery, …

Robbie Williams, TUI Cruises and their latest cruise ship have formed a historic partnership in Malaga.  The British singer performed an exclusive concert for 12,000 tourists and residents who purchased tickets to attend the show.  The Malaga football club posted a picture of him holding a club T shirt on social media.  READ MORE Costa del Sol has ‘100% chance …

According to police sources, the man found dead in a river near Cadiz in Trebujena is believed to have committed suicide.  The Guardia Civil discovered a body believed to be that of a 62 year old man, who was executed by cartels. He had a backpack with bricks tied to his neck by a long chain.  Police have ruled foul …

A bench overlooking the sea in Mojácar. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mojácar Mojácar has opened a new initiative for creatives to reimagine the city’s public benches, but artists might want to be quick, as submissions close this Monday. The Mojácar city council is looking to bring some light and new energy to a very familiar item of Spanish towns: los bancos, …