Costa del Sol

There have been many accounts of how the dream of retiring to Spain can quickly become a nightmare when you come into contact with Spain’s notorious Hacienda tax authority. Few experiences are as traumatic as that of Michelle Span van Dorp. This Fall, Span van Dorp will release her memoir Table Number 4 – Seven Years of Stress, Strife, and …

Dean Huijsen emerged as the unlikely lucky charm behind Malaga CF’s stunning 3-0 demolition of league leaders Deportivo La Coruña at La Rosaleda.  The Boquerones’ biggest win this season was a result of the 20-year old Real Madrid player, who is injured. His electric presence in the stands ignited the fire, which propelled them to victory. They are now two …

Lights, dice, and show-stopping tunes are rolling into Salón Varietés Theatre as the iconic musical Guys and Dolls makes its dazzling debut on the Costa del Sol.  Starting on October 15th and continuing each evening through Sunday October 26th, this passionate revival will transport you back to the 1930s New York of high stakes romances, gambling antics, as well as …

The clattering of ceramic shops and guitar chords still echo in its narrow streets. It also offers a glimpse of Seville’s soul. A river-shaped neighbourhood Triana was developed in a different world from the old city, which is separated by the Guadalquivir. It takes its name after the Roman Emperor Trajan as a tribute to Seville’s old roots. The district …

The Feria del Rosario in Fuengirola concluded its final day on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with a vivacious atmosphere, perfectly coinciding with Spain’s national holiday, Día de la Hispanidad, also known as Día del Pilar.  The week-long festival, honouring the town’s patron saint, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Coronada, transformed the Fuengirola Feria grounds into a hub of tradition, Andalusian culture, …

Sober Socials Costa del Sol is kicking off its first-ever event, Mocktail & Mingle, on Thursday, October 23, at 7.30pm at Panorama Beach Club in La Cala de Mijas. Go Sober For October is a campaign that supports cancer awarenessAECC, the Spanish Association Against Cancer (for breast cancer initiatives), hopes to raise money for this initiative. Sober Socials Costa del …

Rachel Gore DOZENS of horses facing a one-way trip to the slaughterhouse are being thrown a lifeline –  thanks to one expat’s last-minute offer to home them in her sanctuary.  Malaga has banned the use of horse-drawn wagons, which means that more than 60 working horses are now in danger.  Expat Signe Frossle, who runs a rural rescue centre ‘A …

Residents of Marbella and surrounding areas are sick to death once again over excessive noise and have been raising concerns over the negative impacts of fireworks in urban zones, demanding stricter enforcement of existing regulations.  Despite years of complaints, locals say authorities have failed to curb the use of fireworks, which they claim the authorities turn a blind eye to …

La Cala de Mijas will transform from 15 to 19 October into the center of tradition, music and community spirit.  The La Cala de Mijas Festivals honour the town’s patron Saint, Santa Teresa de Avila. They combine solemn procession with lively fairs, and they are expected to attract thousands of people for an authentic Andalusian Experience. Santa Teresa October events: …

Antonio Caro is a local artist who brings colour to Benalmadena. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena has undergone a colourful and vibrant facelift, combining local enterprise with artistic expression. Street corners are being transformed into canvases for artists.  Powermusic is a local company in Benalmadena, which is renowned as a leader in the event and artist production industry. It has …