Costa del Sol

In Andalusia, the protests against squatting are increasing as more cases occur. Credit – Maria Mercedes Catalonia was almost always the topic of conversation when it came to squatting. That has now changed – and quite decisively. Andalusian authorities confirmed that in January 2026, the region had overtaken Catalonia to become the part of Spain where the most squattings cases …

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has cancelled his schedule to go to the train crash site in Cordoba where at least 39 people died. He will be briefed first-hand about the situation following Sunday’s derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz. His scrapped plans had included a meeting with the Partido Popular leader, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo. Hoy es una noche de …

Callejea Festival, Alhaurin de la Torre Credit: Ayuntamiento de Alhaurin de la Torre Alhaurin de la Torre has been preparing for Callejea – the town’s largest event to celebrate the community coming together – scheduled for Saturday 24 January. Tied to the festivities honouring the local patron saint, San Sebastián, the free, all-day celebration transforms the streets into a lively …

Benalmadena, Spain is about to host a brand new art show that promises to engage the visitors on a sensory level. Titled ‘Sinestesia’, the show by the Malaga multidisciplinary artist Bosska (Ana Cortés) will open at the Centro de Exposiciones de Benalmadena on January 31 and run until April 24. It will be her first big exhibition of the year. …

Marbella Council completed a series urgent safety improvements Cristo del Amor is an important infrastructure that connects Pilar Miraflores with Santa Marta. It carries thousands vehicles and pedestrians each day. The Department of Public Works carried out the work, which included replacing the expansion joints on both ends of structure, installing a new metal sheet in place of previous plate, …

A recent study by Remitly, the international money transfer platform, has ranked Spanish cities based on the friendliness and kindness of their residents, and Malaga, it turns out, is one of the friendliest in Spain. The research says Bilbao is the top city, revealing Spain’s overall high level of cordiality, where even the lowest-ranked location scores close to the leader. …

Malaga prepares to welcome one the most anticipated music events of the year. On Saturday, January 24, the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra will perform a spectacular tribute to the legendary film composers John Williams and Hans Zimmer at FYCMA – Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Malaga. The concert begins at 9.30pm, with tickets starting from €55.90. This evening will take …

Make a difference by volunteering in your local community. Credit: Yacobchuk Viacheslav – Shutterstock Age Concern Marbella/San Pedro invites Costa del Sol residents to volunteer their time and talents in order to help older English-speaking expatriates. The charity cites volunteering as a rewarding way to make an impact. Everyone has skills that are valuable, whether they’re organising events, fundraising or …

Benarraba defies stereotypes of Costa del Sol travel. This tiny village, hidden in the beautiful Valle del Genal, within the Serrania de Ronda region of Malaga, is far from the usual image. Through innovative rural revitalization efforts, the beauty of the mountains in the interior, away from the bustling beaches of places like Marbella or Nerja attracts attention. They invite …

One of the biggest events of the year for those who appreciate the fine lines of a classic vehicle is about to land in Malaga – the highly anticipated Retro Malaga, the leading fair dedicated to classic, vintage, and collector vehicles in southern Spain, which will once again take place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Malaga (FYCMA) …