Costa del Sol

The Fourth Year of Matanza will be held on February 9 in Antas, at the Plaza de Aljariz. This local tradition brings people together. Three local associations will host the event starting at 12 pm and offer a taster of traditional Spanish cuisine. Traditions of Matanza Matanzas are a centuries old tradition in which families and communities come together to …

A BMW driver in Sevilla who hit and ran a baby in Sevilla while high on drugs has been sentenced to three years in prison. The tragic incident occurred in Castiblanco de los Arroyos in November 2020, when Jose María VV, 25 at the time, mowed down a mother and her baby daughter at a zebra crossing in the middle …

A priest from the United States has been identified as the 80 year old tourist found dead earlier this month in a Malaga apartment. Father Richard Gross is believed to have suffered a serious blow to the head at around 8.30pm on January 20, when neighbours heard ‘screams of agony’ and called in police. Arriving officers were unable to locate …

The police claim that a GERMAN expat whose charred remains were found in a caravan on fire in Cadiz had been killed by a stranger she had only met 24 hours prior. Following the horrendous incident at Cala Sardina in San Roque on this month, a 47 year old man has been arrested and charged with murder and arson. The …

EsteponGO! EsteponGO! opens its doors on Saturday and Sunday. The event, which will take place at the Exhibition and Congress Centre in February 1, 2, and has a charitable element to it as well, is taking place on those dates. Organised in conjunction with the NGO Infancia Solidaria y Eventos GO. A portion of the proceeds from the event will …

A ROW has broken out between expats after hundreds of migrants were moved into a quiet Costa del Sol town ‘overnight’. The residents were shocked that neither the Junta nor the Benahavis city hall had been notified about the arrival of 360 migrants. The group, who have been put up in the four star Hotel Oh Nice Caledonia, in Bel …

The Almond Blossom Routes in the Filabres-Alhamilla mountains of Almería are set to return in 2025 with exciting new additions. This year marks the first time the trails will extend to the Alto Nacimiento region, offering even more opportunities for hikers to explore the natural beauty of Almería’s countryside. Turrillas is also included in the event, which brings the total …

A FRUSTRATED expat has spoken out after ‘illegal’ campers were spotted throwing rubbish and human waste onto a Torrox beach.  Doug Fairchild from Australia, aged 78, claims that around 70 campervans have been illegally parked on a public parking lot near the lighthouse.  He alleges Torrox council are doing ‘nothing’ to stop the growing ‘health risk’, exacerbated by the presence …

Starting February 1, Renfe is increasing its daily train services between Almería, Guadix, and Granada, adding 280 extra seats each week. This expansion will improve the Media Distancia service (medium distance) and give travelers more flexibility. Alvia trains offers more connections The Alvia train (series 730) has been providing additional seating for passengers traveling between Almería, Guadix, and Granada. This …

In a close-fought game, the Marbella Basketball Club secured a valuable win against CB La Zubia. The score was 60-64. The team is still near the top in the standings. Balance was evident from the start. Marbella had a small lead at the end of the first quarter (13-15), and it was maintained by halftime (23-25). La Zubia was a …