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Costa Del Sol Power Cuts. In most of Spain, Portugal and Europe the electricity is out. Transport networks (road and rail) are affected. Mobile phone networks down. Disruption at Malaga Airport.

Costa Del Sol Power Cuts

The latest update to the website is:

17.35 – Some parts of Malaga city and Alhaurin reportedly now have power.

16.45 – Power cuts caused by “rare atmospheric phenomena” According to Portuguese energy company REN, (Rede Eletrica Nacional).  They say“due to extreme temperature variations in the interior of Spain, there were anomalous oscillations in the very high voltage lines (400 KV), a phenomenon known as ‘induced atmospheric vibrations. These oscillations led to synchronisation problems between electrical systems and caused successive disturbances in the interconnected European network.  Red Eléctrica Española have not responded to this explanation.

16.15 – The power will be restored within 6-10 hours.  Red Eléctrica Española have successfully started to return voltage to the power network.  Eduardo Prieto says that the current situation is a good one. “Extraordinary and totally extraordinary”.

14.20 – Red Eléctrica Española, Spain’s electricity network, have confirmed that power is slowly being restored accross the country. There is no timetable for the restoration of power on the Costa Del Sol.

Spain Suffers Nationwide Power Cut

A massive power outage has affected most of Spain and parts of Portugal.  Endesa are blaming Red Eléctrica Española, Spain’s electricity network for the blackout.  Today, the power went out around 12.30pm causing major disruptions on the Costa Del Sol.

Rail Network Down

The majority of train services were cancelled.  Most train services have been cancelled.Rain is currently stuck on the lines.  Local Police direct drivers onto main roads, while minor routes are closed.  With minor interruptions, the airport and hospitals run on backup electricity.

The cause is not known.

Published: 28.04.2025

Written by Dave James.

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