Last weekend, the Culture Department of Manilva City Council organised the Carnival de Sabinillas at the Plaza de Los Maestros. San Luis de Sabinillas was filled with vibrant colours, music and costumed residents for its three-day Carnival. Last Friday, students from the local schools performed at the opening of the festival.  The parade that took place in the town on …

SEMANA SANTA, Spain’s holy-week, is a celebration of ancient tradition and pagentry that is rarely seen in the world today. The seven-day celebration transforms Spain’s streets into a living procession to showcase its most religious tradition. You may be surprised if you have just arrived in Spain. Drums suddenly fill a quiet street. Candles flicker and a long line of …

Mayor Lara looks to new safety measures for schools Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena Benalmadena’s local authorities have improved traffic around El Tomillar School to improve safety for students and their families during peak times. The results were inspected on-site by the Mayor Juan Antonio Lara, councillors, and local police. The improvements are focused on improving pedestrian areas, and smoothing vehicle …