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Success on the Costa Del Sol in terms of beach safety: record summer with zero fatalities

Beach safety success on the Costa Del Sol: Record summer with zero fatalities

The summer beach-rescue operation in Torremolinos, Málaga, concluded on 30 September with a remarkable safety record: zero fatalities across the entire season, despite nearly 700 incidents handled by the specialised coastal rescue service.  The Rescue and Lifeguard Service, which operated from 1st June to 30th September, recorded 692 interventions during those months. The most common calls involved wounds (217), jellyfish …

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DANA Alice issues a warning of localised heavy rains expected in Eastern Spain, the Balearics.

Showers with hail coming to parts of Spain from Friday as sunny weather ends- for now! - CSN News

Aemet’s state weather forecaster predicts very heavy and persistent rain throughout eastern Spain, including the Balearic Islands. This is expected to occur from Wednesday evening through Sunday. Alice is the name given to DANA, a weather phenomenon that was first named. Cuenca has an orange alert that goes into effect at 5pm. RUBEN DEL CAPO, AEMET Ruben DelCampo, spokesperson for …

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The simple guide for expats aged 60 and older to get a free flu jab in Costa del Sol

Free flu Jab time in Costa del Sol: A simple Guide for expats over 60

Imagine this: You’re nursing a cafe con leche at a beachfront café in Marbella, watching the waves crash under that endless blue sky, when a cough ripples through the promenade. The Costa del Sol is experiencing a mild autumn chill. Flu season has also arrived. The Spanish healthcare system can be as confusing as a flamenco beat for the thousands …

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