Costa del Sol

Ron Terre, a much-loved singer and former owner of Moonlighters Bar, Benalmadena has passed away. People who knew Ron Terre and were proud to have performed at Moonlighters Bar for him have sent in their tributes.  Ron was the host of many singers, actors, and other entertainers on the Costa del Sol. Alexandra Avery is a singer and actress who …

Shopping trip with family. Boars visit Miramar shopping centre. Credit: Fuengirolasequeja. The wild boar problem is causing residents of Fuengirola’s Miramar neighborhood to lose their minds. Fuengirola’s urban areas are being inhabited by a mixed breed of wild boars and pigs. This mix is able to reproduce twice as quickly as purebred boars.  After the torrential flooding rains that swept …

The ultimate International BBQ at Torremolinos BBQ Barbecued meat.  Credit: Shutterstock, afotostock Get ready. Soon, the barbecue season will return to Costa del Sol. Join the ultimate international BBQ event in Torremolinos on Saturday, 8th February! Pinar de los Manantiales, located in Torremolinos, will host a barbecue event from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm CET. This isn’t just any barbecue …

Merry-go-round. Credit: Terry Wha, flickr Benalmádena Council has decided not to appeal the High Court’s decision that removed a modification in the Urban Planning Plan to protect the Tivoli World amusement park.  The ruling stems from an appeal filed by the Tremón real estate group against the final approval of the modifications in April 2023. This decision will pave the …

Close-up shot of a professional singer in a studio with red neon lights recording a song. Darcie’s annual Darcie event begins in Benalmadena Credit: Shutterstock, Pressmaster Bring your Northern Soul! It’s that time of year again – Darcie’s Annual Northern Soul Event is back and ready to get you grooving in Benalmádena. Starting Friday, February 7, from 5 PM until …

Lesley Harrison in Marbella: Rock, Motown and reggae! Credit: Lesley Harrison, Facebook. Lesley Harrison is performing in Marbella at 6.30pm on Thursday, February 6! Head to Imperial Lounge Marbella, located at Centro Comercial Doña Pepa, for an unforgettable evening of rock, Motown, rock, and reggae. This jam-packed show has something for everyone, whether you like classic rock anthems or soulful …

All Albox parties support San Antonio Chapel rehabilitation Photo credit: multimedia.andalucia.org All councillors, regardless of their political affiliation, voted to overhaul the chapel in San Antonio. The PP, PSOE, and UCIN all agreed unanimously at the 30th January plenary to build a new petrol pump on the Albox – Murcia road. Juan Domingo Navarro from the Culture Council explained that …

Cudeca Hospice Foundation held an event on Monday, February 3 to present the extension of its #BeCudecaHeart campaign, together with María Francisca Alarcón, Councillor for Social Inclusion at Mijas Town Hall; Juan Miguel Marcos, President of the Idiliq Foundation; and Marisa Martín, Chief Executive and Medical Director of Cudeca Hospice Foundation. The Cudeca Foundation has decided to extend its #BeCudecaHeart …

MALAGA is enjoying the snow as DANA, a new storm, batters its coast.  In high altitudes, snow has fallen up to 10cm in some areas.  The Torrecilla Peak of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park is 1,919 meters high.  Up to ten centimetres snow fell in Puerto de los Ventisqueros (between Tolox and Yunquera)  Snowy: The mountains that rise …

A PICTURESQUE Malaga Village is searching for new residents in an effort to depopulate the village.  Alfarnate, some 55km from Malaga airport, boasts rolling green hills and homes from just €35,000 – or €250 per month to rent.  Its population has been declining, as it is in many Spanish towns. This is because younger generations are moving to the larger …