The A-397 – now and then Credit: Ayuntamiento de Cuevas del Becerro After four months of intensive emergency work, the A-397 road connecting Ronda and San Pedro de Alcántara reopened to traffic at midnight on Monday, July 14. The reopening, which is regulated by traffic lights to allow alternating one-way traffic, brings significant relief to thousands of drivers who rely …
Read More »John and Susan’s New Life in Estepona, a New Start with a Personal touch
Maria de Castro is the CEO and founder of CostaLuz Lawyers CostaLuz Lawyers does more than just process visas. They help people, like John Whitmore and Susan Whitmore, find a fresh start. The story of their journey from the busy city of Bristol to the calm charm of Estepona is a perfect example of the personal journeys that we are …
Read More »Malaga Philharmonic offers free cinematic concerts in Estepona
Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga under the baton of José María Moreno. Credit: JMM Fb The Estepona Music Festival is kicking off with a grand concert entitled “Grandes Mitos de Peliculas”, which will take place on Saturday 19th, at 9pm. in the Felipe VI Auditorium. Conducted by Maestro José María Moreno, the event will feature a captivating selection of iconic film …
Read More »Sami James’s sound is big
Sami James’ name is currently being heard a lot in the Costa del Sol, Spain. Sami James, a Spanish-born musician with an Argentinian and English father, represents the rich cultural, linguistic, and musical influences that are present in the area. Sami is bilingual and bicultural. A product of the Costa del Sol, his music is eclectic and reflects these qualities. …
Read More »Fire breaks out in El Chaparral, Mijas – sixth fire in Malaga region in 48 hours
A wildfire broke out near the nudist beaches in El Chaparral in Mijas. This is the sixth fire in Malaga in the last two days. Firefighters worked all night to put out a fire that was reported near the Mijas Golf area. Infoca’s firefighting service declared that the fire was stabilized at 1.30am. It had been fully contained by 7:25am …
Read More »Mijas Golf is in the middle of a firestorm
Mijas Golf has a huge wildfire spreading quickly. Although nothing has been confirmed, it appears that the fire may have been caused by a nearby house fire. After weeks of hot, arid weather, and rains that led to an explosion of growth in the area’s surroundings, there is a lot of dry scrubland. Due to the mountainous terrain of the …
Read More »Guardia Civil strikes deal with Marbella Local Police
Awkward area: A-7 stretch approaching San Pedro. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella Town Hall, the Provincial Traffic Authority and the Costa del Sol Council have renewed their agreement to optimize traffic flow and improve safety along the A-7 Motorway. The deal designates the A-7’s urban junctions, including those near the La Cañada shopping centre where the A-7 merges with the …
Read More »Northern Soul at Cazbah Mijas
Cazbah Live Lounge is holding Northern Soul Night in Mijas on Saturday, 19th July. What is Northern Soul? American Soul, mostly from the northern states, found new roots in the 60s in the north of England, as ‘Soulies’ came together for all-nighters at grand venues like the Wigan Casino. Northern Soul is still a big scene today, with people dancing the …
Read More »Alan & Jenny Boardman Eydrop relaunch
Get rid of your old eyeglasses. Credit: Ellyy Shutterstock Tireless Costa del Sol charity fundraisers Alan and Jenny Boardman are set to relaunch their highly successful ‘Eyedrop’ campaign and are urging people not to discard old spectacles as they prepare for a return trip to Uganda in January 2026. The couple have announced their plans to the community and they …
Read More »Cala de Mijas fair prepares for summer party
La Cala de Mijas is gearing up for its big summer fair, planned for July 22–27, featuring a varied programme for all ages. The festival will begin at 10:30 pm on Tuesday 22 July. Ana Mata, the mayor of Madrid, will light the fairgrounds in a ceremonial manner. Nacha Pop will perform live, there will be a tribute paid to …
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