Mijas Mayor Ana Mata recently announced that Town Hall had officially taken over from construction companies the completed Grand Park. The 270,000 square metre green space is set to be the largest urban park in the Costa del Sol. This is a great achievement, since it marks the end of construction. Mayor Mata said that the project was modified to …

Schengen visa denied: Visa refusal at the counter. Don’t panic—many refusals can be overturned on appeal with the right papers. Credit: AnnaStills / Shutterstock When you opened the email, your heart sank. Visa refused. Breathe. In most cases, this isn’t a brick wall – it’s a detour. There are many travellers who have overturned refusals, or succeeded on a quick …

There will be extreme heat on Tuesday. The Spanish national weather agency issued a second extreme heat alert for Tuesday, as temperatures may reach 40c. Costa Del Sol Heat Warning Extending The Yellow weather warning is in effect for Tuesday’s extreme heat. (19th August). Spain’s national weather agency (AEMET) Temperatures could reach 40c at some places on the Costa Del Sol.  The …