Marbella is the most glamorous place on the Costa del Sol. Its neighbouring district, Puerto Banus, is also a popular destination. San Pedro Alcantara There is a festive buzz about the city, with a mix that includes family-friendly activities, cultural traditions and community solidarity. This captures Andalusian Christmas celebrations. Families from both regions are waiting with great anticipation for the …

The site of an old illegal dump in the Torremolinos Mountains. Credit: Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Occidental. The Costa del Sol authorities are realizing that leisure time on the beach should not be limited to just half the year. Instead, they need to provide outdoor spaces for sports, fresh air and enjoyment all year round. Gran …

Who should we pick as our heroes and why? John Wayne? Cristiano Ronaldo? Nigel Farage? Do we need heroes? Michael Coy introduces one of his favourites, George Santayana and celebrates 162nd birthday of the great man. You have probably heard the phrase “Those who don’t understand history are doomed to repeat its mistakes”. It’s also possible that you don’t know …