Costa del Sol

Aqualand is back and better than ever.

Refreshed, more exciting Aqualand

Aqualand Torremolinos opened in 1985 and has since become the mainstay for tourism in the Malaga Province. The water-based activities are renowned for their excitement, but it is also known as the perfect place to cool off during the hot summer months. The park, which covers an area of over 70,000 square meters, has undergone a recent radical transformation. It …

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Canela Party is an independent music festival

Canela Party independent music festival

Canela Party is returning to Torremolinos Recinto Ferial on August 20-23 to celebrate its 16th anniversary.  This festival is not following the latest trends. Instead, it focuses on an eclectic, non-overlapping line up across two stages with costumes, inflatables and confetti. The line-up includes a diverse mix of international acts and Spanish bands, with MJ Lenderman, DIIV and Amenra among …

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Researchers discover cause of Mijas Fire

Investigators discover cause of Mijas fire

The forest fire service Plan INFOCA in Andalusia has declared the wildfire officially extinguished that erupted on Thursday August 14 in a rural Mijas area.  The blaze, which started around 3.45pm along the road from Alhaurín El Grande to Fuengirola, and took firefighting efforts until 12.10pm on Friday, August 15, to successfully extinguish the blaze. After the fire had been …

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Douglas Days celebrations unite Teba & Melrose in the heart of Andalucía

Douglas Days celebrations unite Teba & Melrose in the heart of Andalucía

The village of Teba in Malaga Province will celebrate Douglas’ Days from August 21-24. This festival pays tribute to Sir James Douglas, who played a pivotal role during the Battle of Teba 1330 against the Moors. The event this year will include a historical twinning with Melrose, Scotland, where Douglas’ heart and remains are buried, as well as historical reenactments …

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Cancelada celebrates

Cancelada celebrates

Cancelada Fair, a celebration of fun, tradition and community will be held from August 21-24, 2025. There will be over 20 activities organised, catering to all ages, and the event will feature free performances by famous Spanish artists including Rosa López, Amistades Peligrosas, and Las Carlotas, along with a lineup of family-friendly entertainment. The festivities kick off on Thursday, August …

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ACE SHIN Shelter loves Japi’s heartfelt mural

ACE SHIN Shelter loves Japi’s heartfelt mural

The mural artist Antonio, or Japi as he is also known, surprised the ACESHIN community animal shelter, in Mijas, with a colorful gift to honor the volunteers who care for the dogs and cats. Japi stated, “I approached ACE SHIN for this container to be transformed into a voice of those who most need it.” Every small act—whether adopting, donating, …

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Malaga’s Guadalmedina River project: this is what it will be like

Malaga’s Guadalmedina River park project: here’s how it will look

Before and after pictures of the Guadalmedina in Malaga. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Málaga. The proposal envisions a green and grand public space, five X shaped bridges and road-tunnels to hide the traffic. The winning proposal was announced by Malaga’s local authorities on Thursday, August 14. This radical project is aimed at bridging a long-standing divide within the city. The plan, …

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DEXTER shines at Sanlucar Races in Spain’s Andalucia, attracting over 300 business leaders

DEXTER Shines at Sanlucar Races, in Spain’s Andalucia Drawing Over 300 Business Leaders

THOUSANDS of people flocked last Tuesday to the sands, grandstands, and VIP boxes of Sanlúcar de Barrameda for the kickoff of the famed Sanlúcar Horse Races, with DEXTER taking centre stage as main sponsor and hosting its own Grand Prix. The Marbella-based alternative financing firm, led by Yeidy Ramírez, significantly increased its presence this year, attracting more than 300 entrepreneurs …

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Don’t forget Costa del Sol – August bank holiday – what’s open?

Don’t forget Costa del Sol – August bank holiday – what’s open?

There will be some minor disruptions in Spain on Friday, 15 August, as it is a holiday. On the coast, there won’t be many changes. Inland, Friday will feel more like Sunday. Mercadona is the only supermarket that will be affected. The Valencian chain has announced that they will be open from 9am until 3pm on the bank holiday. This …

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Jazz Tango season closes at Clarence

Jazz Tango closes season at Clarence

Clarence Jazz Club Torremolinos will close its season 2024/2025 with an enchanting performance by the Julio Botti Quartet presenting “Proyecto Sudamericano.”. The quartet, led by Julio Botti – a saxophonist and composer who has been nominated for two Latin Grammys – will present an evening of Jazz Tango that is truly innovative. Botti’s musical journey began at the age 8 …

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