Costa del Sol

Francisco Roque, 75, a chef and restaurateur refuses retirement. The doctor had twice told him that he only had a few months left to live. However, Francisco Roque, the 75-year-old chef and restaurateur, refused to retire. To the doctors astonishment, he now has the ‘all-clear’ and is convinced that the secret to a long life is loving what you do. …

The tenth Darkness into Light will be held on Saturday, 10 May, in memory of those who lost their lives to suicide. This walk is also to raise money for AFESOL – the mental health charity. Michael O’Halloran is the Dubliner who has been behind the Costa del Sol walk. The Irish charity Pieta organizes walks all over the world. …

Patryk Kosciowski has been missing since Saturday. Patryk Ksciowski has been missing from Poland for 4 days now after arguing with his girlfriend. Karolina was driving home from a Torremolinos nightclub on the AP-7 towards Marbella when she and Patrick argued. In the heat of their argument, Patrick decided to leave the car after the toll booths, refusing to get …

Comic-Con Icon. Credit: San Diego Comic-Con Malaga The Costa del Sol is a paradise for pop culture lovers. San Diego Comic-Con, the most prestigious convention in the world, is now coming to Europe and landing here in Malaga. The event will be held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Malaga, (FYCMA) from 25-28 September 2025. Over 60,000 fans …

British band Duran Duran. Credit: Duran Duran, Facebook Duran Duran, the legendary British band, will be performing at Marbella’s Auditorio Starlite this summer for the first-ever time. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, 9th July, at one of Costa del Sol’s most exclusive music venues. Duran Duran, a band with a career that spans more than 40 year, is best …

A pregnant 18-year-old woman was arrested last Friday after she threw a can on a nurse while undergoing medical testing at the La Roca Health Center in Malaga.  The young woman allegedly tried to assault the nurse after throwing a can of urine at her. Security personnel prevented this. The statement read: “A pregnant woman aged 18 was about undergo …

Auditorio Principe de Asturias on Sunday, 11th May at 6:30 pm will host the biggest movie soundtrack performance on the Costa del Sol. The eagerly awaited Tarab Show in Torremolinos features a full orchestra performing familiar classics such as Dune, Origen Troy, The Little Mermaid and Star Wars. The Film Symphony Orchestra arrives in the town with its new Tarab tour, a …

Installing new speed bumps Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola has improved safety on its promenade along the seafront by installing three new pedestrian raised crossings in Arroyo Real, near Stella Maris Hotel, Carvajal and Torreblanca. Torreblanca’s crossing will be constructed by the same company upgrading the drainage system of the area. These additions will increase the total number of raised …

The Andalusian Horse Rescue Centre, ARCH, will hold its annual Spring Fest this Sunday, 18 May. This year, the event has a Western theme.  There will be a demonstration of local Police Dogs and their handlers. Also, there will be a large artisan market full of different stalls. Activities and games for both children and adults are also available. Live …

Calahonda Walking Football Team invites seniors to play friendly games with low-impact, fun and enjoyment at Finca Naundrup. Under the leadership of manager Brian Stanford, this team plays on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-11am. This is a fun and gentle way to keep active and to enjoy football. ‘If you fancy a fun, welcoming game or just want to keep …