The popular water taxi service is free for everyone in Puerto Sotogrande throughout August. This makes it easier to get around the marina. This handy boat shuttle, locally known as “Vaporetto”, launched on July 1, and will continue to run until August 30. It connects key drop-offs across the marina without charging passengers a penny. Mark Houlbourne, skipper, takes over …

The same thing is happening to drivers and pedestrians in Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa and the surrounding areas: White lines, zebra crosses and parking bay markings are fading, flaking or disappearing much sooner than expected. The paint is reapplied, but the tyres and weather, as well as cleaning crews, soon take their toll. Local residents complain about this issue often. …

Over 4 out of 10 farmers are over 65 years old, while young people make up 11%.