Costa del Sol

More than 7 million passengers have passed through Malaga Airport in the first 4 months of this year. 7177 616 passengers travelled through the airport. This is 7.4% more than the same period in last year.  READ MORE UK passengers make up a third of record April figures at Costa Blanca airport – Olive Press News Spain 716 1 072 …

Benalmadena expands water-saving initiatives. Benalmadena Town Hall Credit Benalmadena’s water-saving regulations will remain in place, despite the recent rains and the improvement of drought conditions throughout Andalucia. Juan Antonio Lara signed a statement officially confirming the continuation of all existing water restrictions in municipal services. The goal is to use water wisely and not go over the 250 litres limit …

ORCA assaults within the Strait of Gibraltar diminished 40% final summer time when in comparison with 2023.  In accordance with the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the realm between the Gulf of Cadiz and the Gibraltar Strait, the positioning of most orca assaults, calmed considerably final yr.  They are saying the discount is because of sailors following a sequence of suggestions …

Alhaurin el Grande has a new dog-friendly area. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Alhaurin el Grande, Facebook Alhaurin el Grande opened a new dog park in the middle of town on May 14. It is a spacious and safe area for dogs to enjoy. The new canine play park, located next to Parque de La Libertad, was created to provide local dogs …

Estepona prepares gardens for summer visitors. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona Estepona celebrates the arrival of warmer weather with a splash of color. The townhall has confirmed more than 400,000 shrubs and flowers will be placed in public gardens and promenades as well squares and main avenues. Estepona will look its best in the tourist peak season. Planting began several weeks …

Workers warn of crisis in Costa del Sol Hospital. Credit: AHCS on Facebook The CSIF union is concerned about staff shortages on night shifts. According to the union the hospital is lacking sufficient porters and auxiliary staff to ensure effective and safe patient care. CSIF reported that only one auxiliary nurse was often left to take care of over 30 …

Wildfire emergency drill conducted in Casares. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Casares, Facebook Casares will be conducting a major wildfire exercise today to test their response systems in the case of a real forest blaze. More than 100 professionals, including firemen, police officers, medical teams, Civil Protection units and volunteers, are involved in the drill. Junta de Andalucia leads the simulation via …

IV Estepona Senda Litoral Half Marathon 2025. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona, Facebook Estepona will be hosting its first marathon in history on October 11, 2026. The event, which will be of international standing, is expected to attract runners all over Spain. Presented by the mayor, José María García Urbano, alongside members of the Estepona Athletics Club, the marathon will highlight …

A PROTEST against the use of donkey taxis in Mijas has been organised after outrage over sightings of ‘emaciated and ill’ donkeys. Michael Wisniewski said his partner was in tears when she saw the donkeys’ condition during a trip to the pueblo in this month. He said that some donkeys were in good condition, while others looked weak and sick. …

Howlin’ Ramblers are tearing the stage apart. Credit: Facebook. The Howlin’ Ramblers are about to rock Louie Louie from its relaxed slumber in Estepona. Howlin’ Ramblers open fire with a lot of rock with a lot of roll, an experienced swing and roots musical combo who draw on the likes of Charlie Feathers, Hank Williams and Elmore James. Their journey began in 2016. Their …