Costa del Sol

SPAIN’s most important national park finally gets the money it needs to replenish its water resources. Doñana National Park – one of Europe’s last great wetlands – will have money pumped in to save it from drying up. After years of empty promises and hand-wringing, the central government and Junta finally agreed to save the critically endangered aquifer under the …

The summer beach-rescue operation in Torremolinos, Málaga, concluded on 30 September with a remarkable safety record: zero fatalities across the entire season, despite nearly 700 incidents handled by the specialised coastal rescue service.  The Rescue and Lifeguard Service, which operated from 1st June to 30th September, recorded 692 interventions during those months. The most common calls involved wounds (217), jellyfish …

Imagine this: You’re nursing a cafe con leche at a beachfront café in Marbella, watching the waves crash under that endless blue sky, when a cough ripples through the promenade. The Costa del Sol is experiencing a mild autumn chill. Flu season has also arrived. The Spanish healthcare system can be as confusing as a flamenco beat for the thousands …

Marbella’s Local Police removed 250 abandoned cars from public roads this year and towed to the municipal depot as part of ongoing campaign to tackle urban clutter and to improve community living standards. The municipal towing service collected 2,737 vehicles between January and September. This was mainly due to improper parking. The officials said the crackdown is aimed at improving …

San Pedro Alcantara Town Hall completed a conservation and maintenance program for local green areas. Plans are to continue the work through the autumn with replanting and tree conditioning in order to maintain the best possible condition of public spaces for residents. This annual effort ensures that parks, plazas, boulevards and avenues are kept in top condition during the summer …

On Saturday, October 4, the Costa del Sol was the unlikely setting for a British comedy classic when Ketchup premiered at the Marbella International Film Festival.  The Red Dog Cinema was buzzing with excitement as Kevin McNally and Sandra Dickinson arrived to launch this expat-themed adventure. The show, created by Joe Cawley and based on his best-selling memoir More Ketchup …

Cheikh Kane’s story is like a Hollywood movie: a terrifying ocean crossing from Senegal which claimed the lives other travellers, then years of surviving in Spain before ending up on the catwalks of international fashion shows.  Marbella is now home to this 20-something Senegalese migrant, who has become a symbol of character. He struts for brands like Adidas, Cartier and …

Marbella Council unveiled an array of events that will mark Hispanic Day in the city on October 12. These include community gatherings and multicultural festivals, as well as historical tributes.  The programme, which aims to involve residents, covers a wide range of topics, from scientific talks and flag giveaways to street parades. It all aims to showcase Spain’s shared history …

Rosario fair at Fuengirola. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Feria del Rosario is Fuengirola’s annual highlight along the Costa del Sol. It enters its last stretch on Thursday, October 9. A lineup of traditional Andalusian dancing, live music and comedy shows will draw crowds to both the fairgrounds as well as the Palacio de la Paz. This seven-day festival honouring the …

Estepona will face Malaga CF for the first matchup of the Copa del Rey. This is a repeat of the cup matchup of last season.  This time, the single-leg tie is scheduled for late October, between October 28 and 30, at the Francisco Muñoz Perez stadium in Estepona—though recent updates indicate it will actually take place at the Estadio Municipal …