Costa del Sol

Partial eclipse occurs at around 11.15. Credit: Nany Lavado. Residents along the Costa del Sol will witness a partial eclipse of the sun from their balconies and beaches on March 30, 2025. The National Astronomical Observatory of Spain captured the celestial event. An image was shared on social media showing a part of the Sun being obscured by the Moon. …

Día del Perro celebrated at Sohail Castle, Fuengirola. Credit: María Hernández, FB Fuengirola is hosting the 14th year of Dog Day (Día del Perro) on April 6, a much loved event for animal lovers, set against the scenic slopes of Sohail Castle.  The day is aimed at strengthening bonds between residents, their dogs and Fuengirola as a pet friendly destination. …

Fun quiz for charity. Credit- Murrr Photo, Shutterstock On Wednesday, April 9, Alan Boardman, Quizmaster at Miraflores Spikes Bar will host the finals of the Quiz Night championship. In aid of the Fundación Olivares, the event will be a night to remember as the Costa del Sol community finally gets to discover who the coast’s quiz royalty is. Get your …

Torremolinos is getting ready for one of its most-loved celebrations of the year – Residents Day, which unites more than 125 different nationalities. On April 4-6, the 31st Residents Days Festival in La Carihuela will showcase the rich cultural tapestry, music, art, and cuisine from some of the most prolific nationalities that reside in the town. This will demonstrate the …

Mijas Pueblo will be restricted as a LEZ. Credit Valery Bareta-Shutterstock The Mijas Merchants Association has voiced strong opposition to the proposal of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Mijas Pueblo, accusing the town council of producing little more than a ‘pamphlet’ lacking technical details or supporting pollution data. The group, which was attended by more than 200 locals at …

Projects with protected prices in Estepona Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Estepona has taken a number of urgent measures in order to meet the demand for affordable housing, especially for those who are vulnerable. The council will be approving these measures at its plenary meeting this month. Backed by a new Junta de Andalucía law aimed at speeding up the process …

A RENOVATED Granada province townhouse that featured on BBC TV’s ‘Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job’ is up for sale for an asking price of €245,000. The property has three bedrooms and is located about 35 km northwest of Granada City. Rightmove UK, who is selling the house, reports that interest has soared following the TV show starring Amanda Holden & …

Giving birth in Granada by 2025 can be lucrative. The provincial government of Granada offered a “gift”, worth 1,000 euros, for every baby that was born this year in one of the “towns under threat.” On Wednesday, the city council announced a 200-euro “gift” for every baby born in Granada’s provincial capital by 2025. It is obvious that the idea …

Early forecasts warn those preparing for Semana Sana in Andalucia to prepare for more rain.  The online weather portal Eltiempo.es has issued a preliminary prediction suggesting a ‘slightly more rainy’ Holy Week for the southern Iberian Peninsula.  Rainfall may increase in several areas during the week-long religious festival, which runs from April 13th (Palm Sunday), to April 20th (Easter Sunday). …

One thousand, two hundred kilometres over six days in a tuk-tuk from Chennai to Goa in India – that’s what Talk Radio Europe’s Hannah Murray did alongside 53 other exceptional, entrepreneurial women on 18 tuk-tuks. The Sisterhood is a group of female leaders and trailblazers who are passionate about raising money for underserved Chennai communities. The Sisterhood group, in partnership with MMRT42, …