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.
Your dog, your duty. Manilva clamps down on pet waste with a clear reminder of fines
It's one of the most revolting of situations. You go for a nice stroll with your family and someone steps in dog mess, horrible, unpleasant...
Nine lives saved from above, eyes in the sky are keeping Fuengirola’s swimmers safe
Sets of eyes that never lose a staring contest have been watching over one of Spain's busiest stretches of coastline this summer, and the numbers...
Ex-Newcastle ace Lee Payne opens Football Fun Factory for Marbella kids
Former pro footballer, coach and scout Lee Payne has launched Football Fun Factory in Marbella, his long-time home. After years hunting top talent for European...
It’s back, Birra & Art Festival returns to La Cala this August
Craft beer and foody favourite is back, as La Cala de Mijas prepares to pour, drink and dance in it's four-day festival celebrating craft brewing,...
Scare at Benalmadena hotel as fire forces partial evacuation of nearly 300 guests
Nearly 300 holidaymakers staying at Spirit Hotel Benalmadena faced a sudden scare on Sunday night when flames broke out inside the beachfront property. No one...
British expats in Spain launch free five-day Heart Failure Challenge to turn fear into strength
Couple who survived a near-fatal diagnosis launches free program to help the newly diagnosed, people living with heart failure, and their carers. Gareth and Katrina...
Eleven-year-old from Malaga gears up for 20,000km world cycle to help 56 shelter dogs
Samuel turns twelve just weeks before he leaves Malaga on November 15, 2026. He plans to pedal 20,235 kilometres across 20 countries over 594 days,...
Scotland invades inland Malaga: Teba’s 20th Douglas’ Days is the must-see event of summer
Fancy a proper slice of Scottish history without leaving Andalucia? Head inland this week for Teba’s 20th Douglas’ Days, a cracking four-day party running from...
More tremors likely in Granada for days and weeks. Regional president urges calm and caution
Juanma Moreno, president of the Junta de Andalucia, has warned residents that more seismic movements are very probable in Granada province over the coming days...
Marbella’s retired police horses escape auction and find a new home in Cadiz sanctuary
Five retired Marbella police horses have been given a second chance after activists stopped their planned auction and secured a new home for them at...
Police seize unauthorised drone over Malaga Feria 2026 opening show: Fines up to €90,000
National Police stepped in late on Friday night, August 14, after spotting a rogue drone buzzing over Malaga Port just as the official drone swarm...
Big Game burger battles and new viral cheesecakes. The Champions Burger returns to Mijas
American football-style spectacle, premium wacky burgers and some of Spain’s most talked-about cheesecakes are bringing their A game as they head back to Mijas this...
Motril Port closing in on record cruise year with 47,000 summer passengers
Motril’s busy docks are set for a strong finish to summer as 23 cruise ships bring more than 47,000 passengers and a matching number of...
Places filling fast for second Mijas charity golf day against cancer
Golfers keen to back local cancer support have only a short window left to sign up for the second year of the Torneo de Golf...