Tag Archives: Malaga

As fire torches shop and cars, dozens of people are evacuated from the Costa del Sol tourist area

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

DOZENS of people were forced to leave their homes when a fire ravaged through vehicles and shops in a popular tourist area on the Costa del Sol. Flames inundated two properties in Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena), Malaga at 4:45am Friday. Police reported that the fire had destroyed three cars and seven motorbikes parked nearby. The fire caused no injuries. …

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A hooded narcosuspected points a loaded gun at a policeman during tense confrontation in Mijas

Hooded narco suspect points loaded gun at police officer during tense standoff in Mijas

A man was arrested in Costa del Sol for allegedly pointing a pistol loaded at a policeman during a tense confrontation late at night. The suspect, a 22-year-old known to police for previous drug offences, is said to have aimed the weapon at the officer following a routine traffic stop – only to later drop the gun before attempting to …

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Hooded gunmen storm Malaga warehouse and ‘drag worker behind getaway car’ in broad-daylight heist

Hooded gunmen storm Malaga warehouse and ‘drag worker behind getaway car’ in broad-daylight heist

SEVERAL masked men have robbed a warehouse in the Guadalhorce industrial park in Málaga, with one worker getting seriously injured during the armed robbery.  The masked people allegedly robbed one worker in a warehouse at Esteban Salazar Street, Malaga.  SUR sources claim that the worker suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted. He then got dragged behind a vehicle by …

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Malaga airport unaffected by world wave of flight cancellations sparked by Center East jet gas disaster – for now

Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport stays largely untouched by the rising wave of world flight disruptions, brought on by surging jet gas costs because of the escalating battle within the Center East. Regardless of mounting strain throughout the aviation business, airways working in southern Spain have maintained their scheduled arrivals and departures, with no speedy plans for cancellations. Attributable to jet …

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Dark Easter Monday with two traffic deaths on the Costa del Sol – one in Mijas

Dark Easter Monday with two traffic deaths on the Costa del Sol – one in Mijas

Between midnight and one am last night, Malaga roads were the scene of two tragic accidents, leading to two fatalities. Two tragic accidents took place on Easter Monday, one involving a pedestrian and another involving a motorcycle. According to 112 Emergency Service the first accident happened at 12:13am.  A vehicle hit a pedestrian on the A-7, near Mijas. The accident …

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Primera RFEF – Another terrible matchday for all three Malaga teams

Primera RFEF: Another disastrous matchday as all three Malaga sides lose again

Share Malaga’s representative in the Spanish third tier suffered a devastating weekend. In a potentially decisive round, all three sides lost at home. Antequera CF (F), Marbella FC (FC) and Juventud de Torremolinos (Juventud de Torremolinos) are now all facing increasing pressure at the bottom of the table. Antequera 2–3 Tarazona SD Tarazona beat Antequera with a penalty in stoppage …

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Sabinillas Carnival brings colour and music to the Costa del Sol 

IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnival 

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 …

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EXPLAINER How Spain’s Semana Santa is celebrated in different cities

EXPLAINER: How the ancient spectacle of Spain’s sacred Semana Santa traditions are celebrated in the different cities and regions

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 …

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The Soles de Málaga charity music festival returns in April

The Soles de Málaga charity music festival returns in April

The Soles de Málaga charity music festival returns in April SUR in English Malaga Friday, 27th March 2026 at 11:09 Share One of Malaga’s biggest charity events, the Soles de Málaga Festival, run by the El Pimpi Foundation, will take over La Malagueta bullring on 18 April for a full day of live music – midday to midnight – in …

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