Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol, undoubtedly, is one of Spain’s iconic destinations. The golden sands and crystal clear waters of the Costa del Sol are ideal for water sports or relaxing. It is also known for its delicious cuisine which includes seafood, fresh fish and traditional dishes such as sardines on the skewer. Costa del Golf is another name for the Costa del …

Tellycall – a new management tool for the local police – has been launched by the Marbella Council. It allows the geolocation of incidents in real time.  The new technology was initially unveiled in 2022 with €113,000 in funding for the project. Now up and running, it forms part of a €600,000 investment in bringing police operations up to date. …

Summer is quickly approaching, and many Costa del Sol cities have confirmed the reopenings of beach footwashers and showers, indicating a return back to normality following restrictions on water. Sources from the council in Mijas have confirmed that these facilities are to be operated with push-button timers of 15 seconds each, to conserve water. Benalmadena town council confirmed beach showers …

Many Malagueños are opposed to the mayor’s miniflat plan and complain only tourists can afford the rising cost of property rentals | Photo: Federacion Solidaridad The truth is out there. A 27m2 apartment in Malaga costs nearly 100,000 euros. Property prices in the Costa del Sol’s capital are so high, young people cannot afford to buy or rent a house. …

Sue Dare, Michelle Yanez Bowker, Ashleigh Mccartney, and Ruth Stevenson organized a fun, energetic, and successful fundraising event for Afesol on May 1 at Finca Bella Vista, a local mental health charity since 1999. Afesol’s day centres are located in Estepona Benalmadena and San Pedro. They help individuals and families with mental illness improve their quality of living. The event, …

Marbella hosts a celebration of international business leaders. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s celebration of Europe Day took place on May 9th, with an institutional thank-you at the Hospital Real de la Misericordia. Local entrepreneurs were honored for their contributions to Marbella’s economic and social growth. Remedios Bocanegra praised the European associations at the ceremony for promoting coexistence and mutual …

Polo Valley presents its new projects. Credit: Polo Valley Casares and San Roque could become the most important polo destinations of southern Europe. Polo Valley announced two new projects: The Owners Club at Casares, and The Hills at San Roque. These projects have a combined investment in the first phase of more than 320 million euro. Owners Club is expanding …

On Wednesday morning, a 60-year old man was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool at a Marbella home. Nothing could be done to save him. The incident occurred after 12.50am.

The Marbella City Council initiated an urgent plan to resurface 25 streets spread throughout the entire municipality. This action will cover an area of 43.754 square meters and aims to improve road safety in preparation for the summer season. It also aims to repair the damage caused by recent rains. The Councilor for Works, Diego Lopez, explained that this intervention …

Andalusian film festival. Credit: Festival Nuevo Cine Andaluz – Casares, Facebook Casares officially opened the entries for its XII Festival Nuevo Cine Andaluz, which will take place from September 27 through October 4, 2025. This is the oldest festival devoted to Andalusian films and it continues to grow every year. Online platforms allow photographers and filmmakers to share their work. …