The second phase of expansion at the Marbella desalination facility was completed on May 31. It now has a capacity of 20 cubic metres per year. Although it can’t nearly produce enough drinking water – the population needs around 90 hectometres per year – the expansion provides a layer of protection for the La Concepcion reservoir. Acosol, operator of the …
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The Central Government has given the green light to the Marbella Breakwater Project. The coastal project is expected stabilise the coast of one of Spain’s most touristic areas. The Ministry for Ecological Transition & the Demographic Challenge in Spain (MITECA) has approved the project, which includes the construction two dikes on the coast of Marbella. READ MORE BREAKING: Motorcyclist killed …
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MEASURES will be put in place for a safe celebration of San Juan, the night before it takes place in Marbella. This event is set to take place on 23 June. The regulations include a set of safety, environment and coexistence measures that aim to guarantee the safety during one of most busy festivals in the year. The local councillor …
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Two Irish tourists were playing golf on a Marbella course when their buggy plunged into a ravine. One man was airlifted by helicopter to the Carlos Hayal Hospital at Malaga. Diario Sur Reports indicate that the accident took place at Santa Clara Golf Club at approximately 4.30pm Sunday. READ MORE PICTURESQUE SANTA CLARA They called emergency services and were met …
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MARBELLA City Council awarded a 75 year land concession to Marbella FC Foundation for the development of a new ambitious football stadium complex which could host matches at the FIFA World Cup 2030. The €114 million private investment project will transform the site of the old Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas stadium into a state-of-the-art sports facility with a capacity increase from …
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A SHARK was spotted just a few hundred metres off the coast of Marbella this weekend – but there’s no need to panic, as this one doesn’t have any teeth. The basking shark glided peacefully across the surface, with its distinctive dorsal fen as it calmly swam near the shore. Video captured the shark in the act, just off Marbella’s …
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La Concepcion, a reservoir located between Marbella (west) and Istan (east), is currently at full capacity. It has begun to release water in order to prevent flooding. This is in stark contrast to just a few months ago when the water level was so low that there was hardly any water remaining. The reservoir currently holds 57.62 cubic metres of …
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On Wednesday morning, a 60-year old man was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool at a Marbella home. Nothing could be done to save him. The incident occurred after 12.50am.
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The Marbella City Council initiated an urgent plan to resurface 25 streets spread throughout the entire municipality. This action will cover an area of 43.754 square meters and aims to improve road safety in preparation for the summer season. It also aims to repair the damage caused by recent rains. The Councilor for Works, Diego Lopez, explained that this intervention …
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Next month, the Starlite Catalan Occidente Music Festival will kick off with a series of concerts featuring rock, pop and contemporary music. The series will continue through July and August. The boutique festival offers more than fifty days of concerts with a program that caters to all musical tastes, audiences and ages. The two main venues – auditorium and main …
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