Costa del Sol
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The Costa del Sol is a section of Spain that spans from Malaga to Cadiz. Since the 1920s it had been a popular area with tourists from Spain and earned its international acclaim in the 1950s. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa del Sol, covering Estepona, Marbella, Mijas and Malaga breaking news.
Tails will wag in Torremolinos at major annual dog event this weekend, with no ticket needed
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be fulfilling dog lovers' dreams on the Costa del Sol this Saturday and Sunday, with the return of...
Storm warning: Red alerts, torrential rain and 100km/h winds as Charles approaches
Western Spain is bracing for several days of potentially dangerous weather, with the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) warning of torrential rainfall, powerful winds and dangerous...
Estepona registration drive: Saturday opening hours help expats get on the padrón
Estepona Town Hall has launched a campaign to encourage residents to register on the municipal padrón if they live in the area but are not...
Fake rental homes: Seven arrested after Malaga gang allegedly took €150,000 from house-hunters
Seven people have been arrested after a criminal network allegedly tricked people looking for long-term homes in Malaga into paying deposits for properties they had...
Visiting a Spanish hospital? Steve Marshall’s guide to getting it right
Visiting a large Spanish hospital for the first time can be a daunting experience, particularly if you are not confident speaking Spanish. But a little...
Costa del Sol creativity: Estepona business takes handmade crafts online
A creative business on the Costa del Sol is taking its handmade crafts beyond the workshop table with the launch of a new online shop...
Tuck in as the Torremolinos tapas route returns with a drink and a bite for just €3
Fancy a feast that doesn't cost the earth? From this Friday, Torremolinos invites everyone to eat their way around town as the Ruta de la...
A toothbrush, a pair of socks, a packet of biscuits: how your trolley could warm a homeless person’s winter in Malaga
An extra item in your supermarket trolley could bring real comfort to someone sleeping rough on the Costa del Sol. A community appeal is asking...
Costa del Sol councils expand pine processionary treatments as dreaded caterpillar season approaches
Dog lovers and parents dread the return of these hairy little marchers. Thankfully Estepona and Marbella have launched expanded campaigns against the pine processionary caterpillar,...
La Cala celebrates: Diabetes walkathon brings music, Christmas shopping and community spirit
La Cala de Mijas enjoyed a fantastic day of community spirit on Sunday, November 8, as hundreds of visitors turned out for the eighth annual...
Mijas families need support: How local shoppers can lend a hand this weekend
A few euros added at the supermarket till this weekend could help ensure families in Mijas have food on the table. Seventeen local supermarkets are...
Give stray cats a second chance and join the Estepona charity quiz night
Grab that general knowledge book and get revising as animal lovers across the sunny south coast have a chance to test your trivia knowledge and...
Marbella’s allotments open their gates for a day of workshops, crafts and local flavours
People in Marbella will get their first chance to explore Marbella’s urban ecological gardens when the Asociación de Huertos Ecológicos Urbanos Marbella Verde holds an...
Malaga Port expansion: €58 million project to transform cargo trade
Malaga Port is preparing for one of its biggest infrastructure projects in decades, with a €58.5 million expansion about to create more than 70,000 square...