Costa del Sol

Pine crushes van in strong winds. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella’s Emergency Services were kept on high alert by Storm Claudia, which soaked the Costa del Sol. The yellow weather warnings remained active for heavy rainfall from Friday, November 14 to Sunday November 16. Marbella was spared the worst of the rainstorm, despite widespread damage in southern Spain and Portugal. …

Fuengirola Christmas Market. Credit: Diputación de Malaga Fuengirola is gearing up for a magical festive season, and one of the highlights is a new event – Carols by Candlelight – taking place on Thursday December 18, from 6:30pm to 9pm at Playa del Ejido, by the Castle. Bring your picnic blankets or chairs to enjoy a warm evening of Christmas …

Shoshana is an abandoned filly in need of surgery. Photo Credit: Molly Grace / Asociación Equiscire Centre A HORSE REHABILITATION CENTRE located in Cadiz is currently hosting a young horse who desperately needs assistance. The Asociación Equiscire Centre, located in the Andalucian town of Vejer de la Frontera, is currently hosting a GoFundMe fundraiser To help a young pony with …

Marbella will host a Movember Wellness Evening on Thursday, Nov. 20. This event is free and offers men the chance to focus their attention on their health, well-being, and connections. Anayata Wellbeing, in partnership with Alanda Hotel Marbella, is organizing the event. The event runs from 7pm until 9:45pm as part of the global Movember campaign. Movember promotes men’s wellbeing, …

Fashion fundraiser supports Saint George Christmas Campaign Credit Saint George Charity Boutique THE Duquesa Charitable Society of Saint George has kicked off its festive fundraising in style, collecting €1,490 at a glamorous fashion evening held at Kinsales in Duquesa Port. Volunteers from the Saint George Boutique, Sabinillas organised the event. The crowds were eager to watch locals perform. Volunteer models …

Antonio Banderas has confirmed that he will star and direct the theatrical adaptation of the Malaga-born Hollywood actor. Sweeney Todd The Spanish-language version of Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece will be performed at his Teatro del Soho CaixaBank by 2026. Banderas made the announcement on 24 October during the theater’s launch of its new Godspell season. It will be Banderas third Sondheim …

Benalmadena has entered a new era in tourism development, with the launch of the Observatorio de Turismo. This collaborative body brings together residents, local businesses and experts to shape the town’s future. In its first session, the observatory unanimously prioritized a thorough makeover of Castillo El Bil-Bil. A neo-Arabic icon that is symbolic of Benalmadena. The historic landmark welcomes 20,000 …

Undeterred by pouring rain and gusty winds, dozens of residents turned out on Saturday, November 15 for the “Walk for Save a Life” charity event, raising an impressive €1,180 towards installing the campaign’s third public defibrillator. The Save a Life initiative organised the event to show the community’s growing spirit and commitment to making Mijas Costa a better place for …

Now is the perfect time to plan a holiday getaway to the best Christmas markets across Europe. Malaga’s winter sun can be traded in for the timeless tradition a European christmas market. Direct flights departing from Malaga Airport are a great way to save money. We have selected the top four European destinations for the holidays by focusing on those …

How would a Cadiz Tsunami look? Douro estuary waves. Credit: Zacarias da Mata – Shutterstock On Thursday, November 20th, Cadiz will become the epicenter of Response25 – Spain’s largest civil emergency drill to date. Over 20,000 participants, including firefighters, students, hotel staff and residents, will be involved in a carefully planned simulation of an earthquake tsunami. The Junta de Andalucia …