Costa del Sol

THOUSANDS will be expected to descend on the streets of Malaga in what could turn out to be the biggest protest against housing the city has yet seen. Pressure group Malaga Para Vivir (Malaga For Living) has announced its third major demonstration for April 5, joining simultaneous protests planned across several Spanish cities under the banner ‘Let’s end the housing …

AN EARTHQUAKE expert says Monday’s tremor in Portugal which was felt in large parts of southern Spain was the ‘most significant incident’ of its kind so far this year. National Geographic Institute (IGN) classified the quake initially as a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter Scale, but downgraded it later to 4.4. It meant the tremor was on the border …

A THIRTY-YEAR OLD boy drowned on Tuesday in a pool at a Marbella home. At 3.40pm emergency services were notified that a child unconscious had been removed from the pool. The property was located at Calle Eagle, in the Santa Glora Golf area. READ MORE The youngster’s nationality was not disclosed. Paramedics were called to the scene and unsuccessfully tried …

SPAIN’s Andalucia could introduce tough new laws and fines of up €600,000 on tourism. A new Sustainable Tourism Law set to come into force in Andalucia could see illegal tourist flats slapped with fines of up to €600,000.  The regulation received preliminary approval this Tuesday and increases fines for ‘unregulated tourist activity’ in all categories.  Since Covid-19, the anti-tourism sentiment …

After having demolished his home overlooking the seashore in Marbella, Antonio Banderas has already obtained the builders in, making a begin on the brand new one.  By all accounts, it will be a magnificence, a spectacular mansionesque villa with a 500 sq. metre footprint. The previous home needed to have work executed because it didn’t meet laws on the subject …

The premier padel and golf event in Marbella returns. Credit: The ONE BOHO was the place where THE ONE began in style.   THE ONE was launched in style, at BOHO CLUB. Friends, sponsors and Marbella’s top figures attended. This spectacular start sets the scene for a memorable season. THE ONE, a premier padel and golf event, brings together the …

Urban Sketchers Vera. Vera Town Hall. Urban Sketchers Vera, a local group dedicated to on-location drawing, recently collaborated with the ‘Tus playas de invierno’ (Your winter beaches) initiative to introduce a new activity: an outdoor urban sketching session. Artists of every level were invited to El Playazo de Vera for the event, which was held in order to capture the …

Take action! All levels of skaters can take skating classes in Torremolinos. Get ready to roll! All levels of skaters can take skating classes in Torremolinos. Credit: Shutterstock, U. J. Alexander Enjoy the breeze in your face while you glide along the promenade with ease. If you are a complete beginner or want to refine your skills, Torremolinos’ weekly skating …

Sharkey, an Irish painter who is one of the most popular painters in Europe today, will soon open his first Malaga gallery.  He is currently one of Ireland’s most collectable living artists having sold already over 10,000 paintings in just the last few years, and has been described by many in the Irish press as ‘Ireland’s first superstar artist’ and …

A Brighter Future for Almería. Credit: Shutterstock: Gran Totufo The Eastern Almeria region is poised for a significant transformation with the introduction of a Plan de Acción Integral (PAI) (Comprehensive Action Plan) spearheaded by the Diputacion Provincial (Provincial Council). This ambitious initiative is designed to improve urban planning and promote sustainable development in 13 municipalities, including Huercal-Overa and Antas. It …