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.
Marbella goes to war with graffiti
Marbella has launched a serious crackdown on graffiti that mars public spaces across this popular destination. Local police and the council are combining efforts from...
La Cala’s party of the summer is returning, dates, concerts and full 2026 feria programme
Locals and holidaymakers have plenty to look forward to as La Cala de Mijas prepares up for its annual fair, running from Tuesday July 21...
Bonfire evidence brings new fire fears in Benalmadena mountains – Calamorro site under spotlight
Local police in Benalmadena have uncovered evidence of recent small bonfires lit on Monte Calamorro just beside the town despite strict seasonal prohibitions designed to...
Nearly 1,800 residents return home after Benahavis / Estepona wildfire containment
Almost 1,800 people out of around 2,000 evacuated have now returned to their properties following the urban-forest blaze that broke out on Thursday, July 9,...
Summer rush parking eased as Benalmadena creates 40 new beachfront parking spaces
Drivers heading to Benalmadena's busy coast this summer will be happy to find more room to park, thanks to a fresh road-marking scheme rolled out...
Good start to the summer on Marbella beaches with incident-free June
Marbella beaches wrapped up the month of June safely after lifeguard teams completed almost 1,500 operations all along the coastline, compared to the 2,600 reported...
Free concerts over three nights at Benalmadena Marina in Veladilla del Carmen 2026
Urban rap, flamenco and pop music are all coming to Benalmadena this summer, with three nights of free open-air concerts hotting up the marina. From...
Usain Bolt, Olympic Torches and Fuengirola’s own champions in free city museum exhibition
Fuengirola's local museum will hold a summer Olympic Legend display from Friday, July 17 until Wednesday, August 26, with free entry to an exhibition celebrating...
El Corte Ingles Mijas centre expands to restore full department store status
Mijas and Fuengirola shoppers and Costa del Sol visitors can now prepare for wider retail options after El Corte Ingles announced expansion at its Las...
Fuengirola doubles speed camera coverage – Where the new speed traps are
Recent resident reports of a speed camera on Avenida de las Gaviotas, Fuengirola, now fit into a wider council programme of road safety improvements across...
Estepona/Benahavis wildfire brings health and possible evacuation warnings – Latest update
A major wildfire that broke out on Thursday afternoon near Urbanización Montemayor in Estepona, near Selwo safari park, initially tracked as #IFEstepona and now as...
Mijas Pueblo’s new festival celebrates beer and meat, with added bonus football finale
Mijas Pueblo is introducing a brand-new addition to the summer, focusing entirely on three Spanish staples, craft beer, Iberian ham, and traditional cured meats. Running...
Costa del Sol skin cancer survivor expat shares summer heat advice
Steve Marshall, Brit expat in Spain, knows all about dealing with the relentless strength of the sun in southern Spain. He recently underwent serious surgery...
Rediscovering the natural world through art. Free exhibition from July to October
"Biomagico" invites you to view a series of pieces designed around the idea of reconnecting ourselves with the natural world. Organised by Torremolinos Cultura, this...