Costa del Sol

Congratulations to Alan and Jenny Boardman, tireless Costa del Sol fundraisers for those in need on raising more than twice as much as they had set out to collect on their ‘Waterdrop’ campaign for children in a school in rural Uganda. Many of our readership will remember how successful the couple was with their Eyedrop initiative. They rallied the Costa …

Benalmadena’s public services are given a new look. Credit: Shutterstock Sheeyla Benalmadena’s ‘Civil Protection’ facilities (Resilience Forum) are finally getting the facelift they desperately need after allegedly being left in a sorry state for over 15 years. The town council has taken action to resolve long-standing issues. It is now undertaking a major refurbishment. These long-overdue repairs and upgrades are …

Mother and her puppies need your help. Credit: FB: PAWS-PATAS Recently, PAWS – PATAS has seen an overwhelming increase in rescue cases. In just 12 short days, PAWS-PATAS has taken in 37 puppies and dogs, which highlights the growing crisis. Since 1989, PAWS-PATAS is a lifeline to animals that have been abandoned or mistreated. This charity is dedicated to rescuing, …

MALAGA’s reservoirs began releasing water as a result of recent storms. The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir has now exceeded 90% of its capacity and has joined La Concepción in releasing water, a bittersweet development following years of severe drought conditions that have plagued the region. The relentless rains have now filled the province’s reservoirs to a miraculous 250 million-litre milestone …

SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …

The SEVILLA authorities approved the development Lagoon City, a groundbreaking project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos, only seven kilometres from Sevilla city. Around the lagoon will be a luxury 200-room hotel, three towers of aparthotels, a conference center, restaurants from around the world, a rooftop bar and …

Speeding cars on the Costa del Sol: Warning about road safety after 300 km/h speeding. Credit: Capturing images by Shutterstock The Costa del Sol is once again in the spotlight after a recent incident involving a driver caught speeding down the A-7 at 300 km per hour. Authorities have warned that reckless driving is a serious threat to the region. …

Orange Square in Sabinillas is going to be the place to be for all your St. Patrick’s Day fun. On Sunday, March 16, the heart of this coastal town will turn shamrock green for a full day of music, merriment, and Irish spirit – whether you’re Irish by birth, by blood, or just by beer choice. The air will be …

Torremolinos will undergo a renovation. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos. Torremolinos has published the tender for a project for the installation of plant pergolas in different points of La Carihuela promenade, paid for by the subsidy of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan of the EU, and with an investment of around €400,000. These flowery roofs will create shaded areas at …

Presentation of the Vuela Andalucía project. Credit: Junta de Andalucía. Andalucía has unveiled a digital revolution with ‘Andalucía Vuela,’ Europe’s largest free public Wi-Fi network.  Spearheaded by the Junta de Andalucía and powered by a deal with Vodafone, the ambitious plan will connect over 10,500 public buildings, including hospitals, schools, libraries, and centres for the elderly throughout 700 towns, from …