Costa del Sol

The ‘Ganany,’ a jaw-dropping 21-metre electric catamaran, turned heads during its brief stop at Puerto Marina, Benalmadena.  The bi-hull eco-luxury beauty is set to be launched in 2024. With over 200 square metres, it can accommodate up to eight guests and three crew, including a cook. Passers-by were captivated by its sleek design, eco-friendly technology, including foldable sails that generate …

Glam Slam, the ultimate 70s rock and roll venue of the Costa del Sol will take to the stage on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, starting at midnight. This power trio, which includes a singer and bassist from Christie/BC Sweet, is the latest musical sensation in the region. They deliver a high-energy performance packed with classic dance and rock anthems. Glam …

Scientists are working to minimize the impact of sailboats on the ORCA season, which is returning in the Strait of Gibraltar. Skippers have been increasingly angry about the situation. Barbate in Cadiz has launched a new campaign to protect and track the endangered Iberian Orcas after it was confirmed that the first pods had arrived at the Strait. CIRCE Conservation …

THREE people have been arrested in the Granada area for selling ‘weapons of war’ to drug trafficking gangs. Assault rifles were priced at up to €11,000 and the criminals even had an underground shooting range for the gear to be tested. Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional have said that the range found in the Molino Nuevo area of Granada is …

The Costa del Sol region is gearing for one of its most spectacular Semana Santas, and the holiday sector in Malaga is ready for a busy season.  Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is expecting nearly 1,200 extra flights between April 21 and compare to last year.  Train operators, including Renfe, are backing up services, adding more than 700 seats for the …

This Friday, high tolls on the AP-7 & AP-46 go into effect. “In some autonomous communities, tolls are rebated, but not in Andalucia,” stated RocioDiaz, the Minister for Development of Andalucia. Diaz stated, “We have once again called on the government to Pedro Sanchez to look into the situation in Andalucia & Malaga.” READ MORE Dates of Spain’s Easter bank …

Sussie loves all things Spanish. Sussie from Denmark came to Spain with her family eleven years ago to visit a recently arrived friend in Coín, Malaga and after just 3 days, felt at home. They dreamed about living in a tropical country and found a rental house in the village on the inland. Sussie: I had signed Sasha’s name up …

International Fair of Countries to start in April 2025 Credit: fipfuengirola.com The countdown for this year has already started. This is an event that attracts hundreds of thousand of people every year. The first event held in December of 1994 involved eight countries at the time. Now, it is expected that 33 countries will be participating this year. International Fair …

QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to the healthcare of both residents and visitors of the city with the opening of three new floors in the Singlehome building. These new facilities will add 6,500 sqm to the existing space, which is spread over three levels. They are all designed to provide excellent medical care. Architecturally, each floor has been …

Huelva is a city in Andalucia near the Portuguese frontier. It will be hosting some unusual house auctions during April and May. Some of the houses start at an unbelievable €7,000. Huelva might not be as popular as Sevilla or Malaga. But this is a great opportunity to buy a home. The government is ‘selling off’ a variety of properties …