Costa del Sol

Fire services emptying a swimming pool. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena has announced that it has collected over a half-million litres of drinking water by emptying pools at the Vela del Mar residential area. Donors so far include the Urbanisation Management, and the pools from two private homes. The water will go to be used in parks and gardens, as …

Aqueduct El Real, Antas. Credit: Peter Fryer After 34 years, the Poligono Industrial Aljoroque, in Antas (Almeria), has been granted full legal status. This milestone will be finalised by February 20The th2025 will mark a new era in the development of the industrial and economic sectors for this region. Aljoroque, established in Antas during the 1980s and 1990s, is a …

The DANA weather phenomenon caused a heavy rainstorm that caused flooding along the promenade and in the streets of Tarifa on Friday 28th February. The massive black storm cloud, which hit the small town, left 18 litres (or almost 18 gallons) of water per sq. metre. A heavy hailstorm was followed by a deluge. The heaviest rainfall lasted only a …

If you’re planning a ski trip to Sierra Nevada this weekend, the resort workers will not be working on Saturday. The strike is expected to continue in the next few weeks. Negotiations between employees of Cetursa and their employers, who run the resort, have broken down. This led to a walkout in the Pradollano area on March 1, when the …

Huercal-Overa Upkeep. Credit: Shutterstock: Srdjan Randjelovic Huercal-Overa Town Hall has launched a new campaign to keep vacant lots and urban land clean and safe. In order to ensure public health, safety, as well as aesthetic appeal, landowners must keep their properties neat and fenced. This will help to reduce potential hazards, while also improving the overall appearance of the city. …

Rafa continues to invest in Costa del Sol. His first tennis centre on the mainland of Spain will be in Marbella. Other projects are in the works for the recently retired tennis superstar in Malaga, including luxury real estate and sports facilities. Nadal is not revealing any specifics, but it is said that he will open the first tennis school …

Ana and her creation. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Mijas. Anette Skou, who was previously the Coordinator of Foreigners Department at Mijas Town Hall has now dedicated her time to making terracotta statues. The exhibition ‘Ana´s World’ is an example of this; More than 2 years of work will be exhibited for the first time at the Cultural Centre in La Cala …

La Puerta Verde is a unique restaurant in Fuengirola that was created by Teemu and Aino, a husband-and-wife team from Finland. EWN: What is the source of your inspiration?Aino: My husband worked as a chef at upscale restaurants in Finland. He has hundreds of recipes in his head. EWN: What are the reactions of customers to them?Aino: Customers are always …

Paul Maxwell, who has spent the last three years touring the globe and performing all over the world, is returning to the Costa del Sol in March with some exciting new. Paul has decided to take a break from touring and get back to enjoying his hometown – Marbella. Paul is returning to his roots in order to take on …

Storms batter Costa del Sol. A DANA weather phenomenon caused flooding again on the Costa del Sol. The worst flooding began in the west of the region.  Hail storms have ravaged Casares and Estepona, making the road surfaces very slippery. The latest DANA-strength system has swept the Costa del Sol, causing chaos with traffic and dangerous conditions for those who …