Costa del Sol

Benalmadena Council made a huge step in improving the aesthetics of the shopping areas by introducing new measures for terraces, street furnishings, facades, and businesses. The initiative is aimed at standardising the appearance and layout of commercial spaces and terraces, especially in Benalmadena Pueblo. This will create an inviting, cohesive and orderly environment. “We are working alongside businesses and associations …

Marbella local police meet with Ángeles Muñoz, mayor of Marbella. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Marbella’s Local Security Board met at the Town Hall on June 1 to coordinate efforts with other security forces in preparation for the summer to ensure smooth execution of events.  Mayor Ángeles Muñoz announced the meeting’s outcomes, which included representatives from the Government Subdelegation, National and …

Laura Chaplin, granddaughter of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin, will exhibit around twenty of her paintings for the first time in Spain at Gómez & Molina Jewellery in central Marbella.  The exhibition, entitled Laughter is Human Right, will run from July 5 through July 17, and mark the opening of a new art space at the store. The Swiss-origin artist, …

Age Concern Marbella/San Pedro organizes regular lunches to allow members of the organization to meet, enjoy one another’s company, and raise money. Age Concern Marbella San Pedro has organised a successful lunch. The most recent event took place in San Pedro Alcantara on 3 July at G-Wines. Guests enjoyed a tapas-style meal and a fashion show, both organised by Anne …

Mao Asian Street Food is celebrating Japan’s Tanabata festival on 7 July. IT has already brought an Eastern paradise to western Costa del Sol. Now Mao Asian Street Food This Sunday, the restaurant will host a Japanese festival. Tanabata or the Star Festival is always held on 7th July, based on the stars Vega & Altair. This film is based …

Patrol car in the front of Mijas’ local police station. Credit: Policia Local de Mijas Mijas Mayor Ana Mata and local councillor Juan Carlos Cuevas presented the new uniforms and vests for local police, which is a significant improvement in their resources.  During the ceremony, Mayor Mata announced that the 2025 budget for the local police has been increased to …

EasyJet, a low-cost airline that is the third largest carrier at the Costa del Sol Airport in Malaga, will launch a new service connecting the Costa del Sol to Edinburgh, Scotland starting October 2025.  As part of the winter schedule, which runs from late October to March, EasyJet will offer two flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. EasyJet’s one-way …

Marbella is set to host one of its most glamorous events of the year, the 8th Marbella Fashion Show, on July 10 and 11 in Puerto Banús’ Lola Flores Avenue. The event is a confirmation of Marbella’s status as a global fashion centre, and provides a platform to both established and new designers. At the official presentation, Carlos García, Malaga’s …

Mijas Pueblo Tourism Office is hosting an exhibition which features the artisanal work of local creators Azahara Rodríguez and Cécile Brillet throughout July.  The show features ceramics, textile design, embroidery and a blend of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship. The exhibition is aimed at integrating local art in the tourism spaces of the municipality. Azahara Rodríguez, a crochet expert and founder …

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