Costa del Sol

Eva Longoria in the Marbella City Hall. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella. Marbella has promoted itself as a destination of excellence and quality. ‘Now this is my land,’ says Eva Longoria in a promotional video of Marbella in which she summarises everything that seduces her about the city. ‘The air, the beach, the people, the culture, the way of life,’ says …

They wear bright yellow and green bibs and pester you on the street and in bars. They are the lottery-ticket sellers of ONCE, and they might make you rich – especially if you travel to Archidona to buy your Cuponazo. In the little Andalucian hill town last Wednesday (29 January), lottery punters won a total of €815,000 . The actual …

Flooding all along Costa del Sol. Credit: Fuengirola se queja. The Costa del Sol was paralyzed by a torrential rain and hailstorm Monday morning, following an orange alert from AEMET.  The warning is in effect until evening and is mainly affecting the Costa del Sol, Guardalhorce Valley, Malaga’s capital. The emergency services have received hundreds calls from people reporting flooding …

Marbella Council is undertaking a major overhaul on the drainage system of the city to prevent further flooding. This work involves the strengthening and enlarging of existing channels to increase their capacity for rainwater. The current works are going on at the intersection between Avenida Ricardo Soriano and Calle Marqués de Linares. The Councillor for Public Works, Diego López, explained, …

ALBOX MEETING – Mayors and officials of Almanzora Valley Towns Photo credit: Albox Town Hall Albox hosted recently a town hall meeting for mayors and officials of the Almanzora Valley’s 28 municipalities. They were all members of Agenda Urbana del Valle del Almanzora and they came to discuss a Joint Integrated Action Plan, which is supported by the provincial council …

Spain on High alert over the new DANA Credit: Shutterstock, APHITHANA A savage Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos (DANA) is barrelling towards southern Spain, with meteorologists warning of torrential rain, fierce winds, and even SNOW in some parts of Andalucía. AEMET has issued an alert, warning residents to be prepared for a potentially devastating start to the month of February. …

Torremolinos and Costa del Sol schools are closed because of heavy rain. Credit: Shutterstock World Day Torremolinos and Costa del Sol schools are closed because of heavy rainfall. Torremolinos shut down its schools while Malaga has been put on high alert. Torrential rains have flooded the Costa del Sol in Spain, causing flash-floods and chaos. As homes, garages and roads …

Rock’n’Roll classics are as popular today, as they were in the 1950s. Over the past 30 years, a number of bands from Northern Europe have embraced the sounds of Rockabilly, Rhythm and Blues, Rock’n’Roll, and classic American music. Hal Peter’s Trio, The Barnshakers and other groups from Finland have been influenced by the look and sound of the 1950s. One …

Marbella Sport is playing its most dedicated match against cancer, a formidable opponent. As a symbol for hope and commitment to the fight against this disease, players and athletes of a variety of local teams, including football, volleyball and rugby, as well as basketball and triathlon, wear a green armband. The ‘Brazaletes de Esperanza’ (bracelets of hope) initiative, organised by …

In the old streets of Fuengirola, there is a hidden gem of delicious home cooking.  Gastro Vinum has gained a loyal following from Fuengirola’s multicultural community. It is a good, honest and authentic restaurant, run by Hungarians. Finns, Swedes and Germans commend Gastro Vinum for the familiar, warm flavours they enjoy every day. It doesn’t matter if it is a …