Costa del Sol

Researchers may have discovered a way to end needle fear.Apparently, its official name is “aichmophobia”, but we all know it as ‘terror when faced with a needle-injection’. It’s perfectly normal. Humans have evolved for millions of year to avoid having sharp objects penetrate our skin. In the last century, science has developed a method to inject healing substances, via hypodermis, …

In a traffic accident near Fuengirola, there were two fatalities and several injuries, including three that were very serious. Credit: Fuengirolasequeja A horrific car crash on Thursday evening turned a happy seaside promenade scene into one of devastation when a car travelling at high-speed crashed into the terrace of Pizzería Don Santiago on Fuengirola’s Paseo Marítimo, opposite Carvajal Beach.  The …

A man has been sent to prison for a violent nightclub fight in Marbella that left a security guard permanently injured.  The shocking incident dates back over a decade. A known troublemaker was refused entry into the venue and the victim was shot in the back. Three men tried to enter a nightclub in Parra Villa Palomeras in November 2012. …

Waiters in Marbella, Malaga and Costa del Sol are in high demand as tourists flock to the terraces for a cold drink when the sun warms up.  The tourism sector of Malaga province has signed 21,108 contracts by the first quarter in 2025. Waiters are the leading contributors with more than 11,000 contracts. Marbella signed 2,622 tourism contracts alone, proving …

The ‘Ganany,’ a jaw-dropping 21-metre electric catamaran, turned heads during its brief stop at Puerto Marina, Benalmadena.  The bi-hull eco-luxury beauty is set to be launched in 2024. With over 200 square metres, it can accommodate up to eight guests and three crew, including a cook. Passers-by were captivated by its sleek design, eco-friendly technology, including foldable sails that generate …

Glam Slam, the ultimate 70s rock and roll venue of the Costa del Sol will take to the stage on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, starting at midnight. This power trio, which includes a singer and bassist from Christie/BC Sweet, is the latest musical sensation in the region. They deliver a high-energy performance packed with classic dance and rock anthems. Glam …

Scientists are working to minimize the impact of sailboats on the ORCA season, which is returning in the Strait of Gibraltar. Skippers have been increasingly angry about the situation. Barbate in Cadiz has launched a new campaign to protect and track the endangered Iberian Orcas after it was confirmed that the first pods had arrived at the Strait. CIRCE Conservation …

THREE people have been arrested in the Granada area for selling ‘weapons of war’ to drug trafficking gangs. Assault rifles were priced at up to €11,000 and the criminals even had an underground shooting range for the gear to be tested. Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional have said that the range found in the Molino Nuevo area of Granada is …

The Costa del Sol region is gearing for one of its most spectacular Semana Santas, and the holiday sector in Malaga is ready for a busy season.  Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is expecting nearly 1,200 extra flights between April 21 and compare to last year.  Train operators, including Renfe, are backing up services, adding more than 700 seats for the …

This Friday, high tolls on the AP-7 & AP-46 go into effect. “In some autonomous communities, tolls are rebated, but not in Andalucia,” stated RocioDiaz, the Minister for Development of Andalucia. Diaz stated, “We have once again called on the government to Pedro Sanchez to look into the situation in Andalucia & Malaga.” READ MORE Dates of Spain’s Easter bank …