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.
Friday road closures: La Vuelta will halt Costa del Sol traffic from Velez to Estepona
Stage 19 of La Vuelta a España 2026 rolls out on Friday, September 11 from Velez-Malaga to Peñas Blancas above Estepona. Drivers should treat it...
Growth, kindness and togetherness in magical Disney musical coming to Benalmadena
Calling all Grandparents, parents and those who just love a bit of Disney, you have something very special coming you way this September as IMAGILUSION...
Nobu Marbella charity campaign is back with sport, fine dining and a raffle in support of breast cancer
Nobu Marbella is bringing together tennis, padel, dining and fundraising as part of its 2026 breast cancer awareness campaign in support of AECC Marbella, the...
Disney’s Far Cry series takes over Málaga’s old prison, with explosions set to rattle the neighbourhood for weeks
For decades this building held real prisoners behind real bars. Now Málaga's old provincial prison has been taken over by Disney's FX, with 350 crew,...
Fuengirola residents will claw back time with shorter bus waits, as town hall scraps current contract
Good news is on the way for anyone who has ever stood fuming at a Fuengirola bus stop watching the minutes tick by. Why the current...
150 Guardia Civil officers storm Gibraltar border towns in dawn raid on cocaine gang
Nine doors were forced open across three towns just a few miles from the Gibraltar border thousands of Britons cross weekly. Guardia Civil says the...
Dutch and Polish buyers at the front of the queue for new-build homes in San Pedro Alcantara
San Pedro Alcantara’s new‑build market has seen a pattern with Dutch and Polish buyers becoming the most active nationalities. Rising interest from northern and eastern Europe Recent...
Costa del Sol glory. Coast stops for La Vuelta emotion for world cycling stars
Sports fans have a date with a major sporting occasion on Friday, September 11, when La Vuelta Ciclista España rolls into the province for a...
Benahavis unveils exciting new golf concept to perfect your putt
Here comes another reason for golf lovers to love the Costa del Sol as Benahavis moves forward with plans for an innovative 18-hole putting green...
Music and magical moments at the Mijas Pueblo Feria 2026
Six days of music and tradition are in full swing with flamenco, horse and a mock bull at the Mijas Pueblo Feria. The village's annual...
West End magic comes to Fuengirola as stage star returns to Salon Varietes
It's time to head back into the theatre, as one of London's most acclaimed stage performers prepares to step back into the spotlight on Spanish...
A hug and a proper listen still matter later in life, says Costa del Sol expat Steve
Long-time Costa del Sol expat Steve says physical and emotional contact become more, not less, important with age. After nearly 30 years here, half of...
Benalmadena schools get summer makeover as 4,482 pupils prepare to return
More than 4,400 children in Benalmadena are heading back to public Infant and Primary schools with much upgraded facilities, new safety measures and improvements around...
Malaga commuters face six-month rail headache as C1 closure causes ire among Costa del Sol mayors
Thousands of Costa del Sol commuters could face a major transport headache when the C1 Cercanias line between Malaga and Torremolinos is closed for around...