Costa del Sol

Yolanda Peña Vera with Benalmadena’s zombies. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena Benalmadena will experience the scariest Halloween ever. From Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2nd, Benalmadena will transform into a ghoulish town of costumes, music and terror.  A new street lighting system will bring life to the streets. packed schedule There are a variety of activities that will hypnotise passersby …

Torremolinos’ Pablo Ruiz Picasso Centre Cultural is being transformed into the “Haunted Centre”, for an exciting Halloween celebration filled with family-friendly activities. The event includes a diverse programme of events, including screenings of horror movies, dance performances, workshops and a terrifying haunted corridor. It is a unique experience for people of all ages. The Exorcist: Friday Night Scares The Cinema …

SPAIN and Morocco have taken a fresh step toward a train line under the Strait of Gibraltar with engineers now drawing up the design for a 40km ‘test tunnel’. The tunnel will run from southern Spain to northern Morocco. It is the first stage in a very ambitious plan for a permanent rail link under the second-busiest shipping route on …

A FRENCH mom and her two younger youngsters have been held captive for almost two weeks by her ex-partner, who pressured her to drive greater than 2,000 km throughout Spain and Portugal with a knife at their throat. She solely escaped being dragged over to North Africa when she managed to ship a textual content to a good friend whereas …

Calma Elado’s gourmet range is a great place to see the latest harvests. Credit: EWN Frutas y Verduras Eladio is a leader in the Andalusian food industry. To kick off autumn, they have expanded their gourmet “Calma Eladio”, a line that places a strong emphasis on its kilometre-zero, eco-friendly produce and Michelin starred quality.  In 2022, twenty Malaga-based producers will …

This Halloween, the towns of Costa del Sol will be hosting family-friendly events with a festive and spooky touch. The local council in Estepona will transform the Caseta Municipal on Friday 31st October into a haunted-fun-zone. Families can enjoy inflatable castles from 7pm to midnight. There will also be a “Pasaje del Terror”, a costume contest with cash prizes and …

Marbella, Spain has long been known as a place of international culture, style and sun. Now, thanks to the vision of Andy Atkinson, the city’s vibrant youth community has an exciting new stage to call its own – The Playmakers Youth Theatre. This dynamic venue, launched to great anticipation, is set to be the English-speaking home of aspiring actors and …

Manilva welcomes Natural Wellness – a new shop that combines ancient herb wisdom with modern CBD research to promote natural harmony and health. It’s more than a business. It’s part of a growing Spanish movement that is embracing the natural healing properties of plants, and CBD-based products. Natural Wellness is a continuation of the ancient tradition that nature has always …

TRADITION, wine, sustainability, and a love for good meals have earned the Cadiz metropolis of Jerez de la Frontera the title of Spain’s Gastronomy Capital 2026. After three years of dedication – with its earlier entries dropping to Oviedo (2024) and Alicante (2025) – Jerez has lastly claimed the title. The town’s wealthy culinary heritage, from dishes like sherry-infused kidneys …

The National Police Station of Estepona has opened the second edition of the charity race “Ruta 091”, which is scheduled to take place in the coastal city on November 9.  Proceeds will be donated to “Paula y la fabrica de medula,” an association that promotes blood and marrow donation in Andalusia among youth, as well as providing support for families …