Costa del Sol

Eric Lebrun et Marie-Ange Leurent. Credit: EL Instagram The III Festival Internacional de Órgano Bach-Marbella continues to spellbind classical music lovers across with its series of exceptional organ recitals, spotlighting the majestic instrument at the historic Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación in Marbella. Organised by Marbella Town Hall, in collaboration with local figures such as Sr Villero and Sr …

Fuengirola’s quiet and tranquil winters are a big reason why so many Spaniards as well as foreigners have chosen it as their retirement dream town. Fuengirola’s changing though. It is becoming increasingly like dirty old big cities around the world. The residents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the dozens of campervans and motorhomes that continue to dominate both the main …

Greenpeace has surprised the mayor of Almeria with a cake that looks like the hotel. Video posted Wednesday showed activists handing the cake, complete with a sign reading ‘illegal hotel,’ to Carboneras mayor Salvador Hernandez, whom Greenpeace accused of stalling the demolition of the 411-room resort. On February 21, 2006, a court order had stopped construction on the Hotel Algarrobico. …

Lidl is expanding in Marbella with the opening of its third store in the city, a new supermarket in San Pedro Alcantara with an investment of more than €6.5 million. The hotel is located on Calle Araucaria. modern shop covers nearly 1,500 square metres The parking lot has 96 spaces and three charging stations for electric vehicles. The store, which …

JOHN FULTON died on February 20th, 1998, aged 65. He left behind an impressive legacy of expats in Andalucia. His story began in Philadelphia, in 1932. He was born to a blue-collar working class family. Like millions of American boys, he read Ernest Hemingway’s ‘Death in the Afternoon’ and saw the Tyrone Power film ‘Blood and Sand’, becoming instantly fascinated …

The new port project in Fuengirola has advanced after a meeting of coordination with representatives of the Ministry of Transport, and the Public Agency of Ports of Andalucia. Officials concentrated on speeding up procedures required for this massive development. Ana Mula, the mayor of Ana Mula, confirmed that during the session participants clarified a number of key points regarding environmental …

The climate change is forcing Atlantic bluefin to migrate northward. This threatens historic breeding grounds, and puts one of Spain’s most valuable industries in danger. Bluefin Tuna is known in Spain as atun rojo The largest species of tuna in the world (Thunnus Thynnus) is one of the most expensive fishes on the market. In 2019, a single bluefin tuna …

Guadalhorce area to be deliberately flooded. Credit: Adrian Michael wiki CC Malaga Council has, via its municipal water company Emasa launched a major project to combat the recurrent flooding of industrial areas along Guadalhorce river. The authority put out for tender a project that would expand the left-bank canal of the river, and turn adjacent land into an extensive floodable …

On February 18, the Ruta del Sol (Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucia) launched its 72nd year from Benahavis in the mountains. The first stage began with the highest temperatures and most sunshine. The event, which draws international attention to Andalusia’s stunning landscapes, saw 119 cyclists from 17 teams set off on a challenging 150.1 km route to Pizarra, featuring nearly 2,800 …

Marbella to stage seventh ‘The One’ padel and golf circuit. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Sun, sport and serious numbers – Marbella is preparing to welcome the seventh edition of ‘The One’ padel and golf circuit, with more than 3,500 participants expected and an estimated €1.5 million economic impact for the town. Running from February through to September, the circuit once …