Costa del Sol

A BRITISH traveller whose carry on bag was stolen in Malaga airport spent over a month tracking the thief using Airpods. Lauren Morley, 29 years old, has been able to create a detailed picture of the life of her thief by observing his movements. She also noted where he lived and worked. The account manager has observed the individual go …

ANDALUCIA has been on high alert following a particularly wet and humid March, which created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes that carry disease. The storms that ravaged southern Spain in March created pools of stagnant, still water in drains. Experts warn that mosquito populations may explode as early as April, when temperatures rise and eggs in newly formed pools hatch …

Ginare Collaboraid out on a walk. Enjoy the stunning countryside in Malaga and get fit and healthy by breathing the fresh air. In aid of the Asociación ADINTRE in Fuengirola, each month, the Ginare Collaboraid group takes a fundraising hike. This March 29, it was in the lush green surrounds of El Barranco Blanco between Coín and Alhaurín el Grande. …

Mark your calendars for a dazzling event coming up on Friday, April 25, when Age Concern Marbella – San Pedro hosts a Lunch and Fashion Extravaganza at Guadalmina Golf Club Restaurant. Opening at 1pm (seating at 1.30pm), the event features a three-course meal with water and wine for just €45. Book a spot by emailing lunches@ageconcernmarbella.com and select from the …

Estepona’s Casa de Las Tejerinas is putting on an inspiring art exhibition, ‘El Hilo Rojo: Reflexiones al Femenino’ (The Red Thread: Reflections on the Feminine), by artist Carla Bressan until April 9, 2025.  Sala 1 in Plaza de las Flores opens its doors at 6pm on 27 March, and the show will feature 20 mixed-media works. Admission is free for …

The Triple A Animal Shelter in Marbella is in desperate need of funding despite recent legal victories.  After nearly nine years of defending themselves against unfounded allegations of animal cruelty and other charges brought by ex-employees in 2015, the charity was absolved in February by Malaga’s Provincial Court due to an ‘utter lack of evidence.’ Triple A has been financially …

Costa del Sol residents continue to show grit, hard work and determination in their efforts to restore A-397 Ronda to San Pedro.  Despite the severe damage caused by Storm Jana on March 8, which forced a complete closure of this vital artery by avalanche, and despite warnings that the repair work could last a full 9 months, the Junta de …

The Rob Sas Group, one of the biggest local bands, is returning to the Costa del Sol’s rock-n-roll hotspot, Ricky Cuesta Louie Louie at Estepona harbor. The Rob Sas Band will return to Estepona with an impressive setlist that includes classic rock hits from ACDC to Zeppelin to ZZ Top and Sabbath. Sas is a multi-talented rock singer and guitarist …

Waiters, on your marks… The La Cala de Mijas Lions took part in their first ever Waiters’ Race on Saturday, 29 March.  Many local bars, restaurants and waiters volunteered (or did they volunteer?) to represent their establishments. Help raise money for charity. Artisanal market stalls were set up outside the Tenencia de alcaldía de Mijas, where swift servers lined up …

Caminito del Rey celebrates 10th anniversary Credit: Diputación de Málaga. Caminito del Rey will be celebrating its 10th birthday on March 28th, 2025. To celebrate, a project to expand the Caminito del Rey is being launched in Malaga Province. It includes Spain’s longest pedestrian suspended bridge. The 110-metre-long bridge, not for the faint of heart, is part of an alternative …