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.
Stockholm’s culinary genius launches Beach Club Astoria on Marbella’s shore
Marbella’s competitive waterfront is gaining another high end venue, and the anticipation is already building across the coast. The Frantzen Group, the name behind some...
Alhaurin el Grande skating club honours Victoria Hart in end-of-course festival
Local families are preparing for an emotional gathering this weekend. Club Alhpatin has organised its annual end-of-course festival on Sunday 21 June in Alhaurin el...
Malaga Council agrees on census of full-time motorhome residents hit by housing crisis
Malaga city council has voted unanimously to carry out a full census of people living permanently in campervans, motorhomes and converted vehicles for living. The...
Las Lagunas Feria 2026, new location and the return of horses
Mijas Town Hall has confirmed the fantastic full programme for this year's Feria de Las Lagunas, running from Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28....
Tragic crash claims young life in Fuengirola waters – First jet ski fatality of 2026 season
Emergency crews arrived too late to save a 30-year-old man who lost his life in a jet ski crash against a boat on a Fuengirola...
Bureaucracy gone mad: Malaga ambulance driver fined for jumping red light
Can Spanish bureaucracy get any more ridiculous? Most expats on the Costa del Sol shake their heads at yet another example of Spanish officialdom gone...
New El Corte Inglés supermarket and UNIT fashion store opens in Torremolinos
Shoppers in the Costa del Sol are now given easy access to daily groceries and family fashion from today as El Corte Ingles reopens its...
New speed camera on Fuengirola road: Alert to drivers after local sighting
Fuengirola drivers face a new reason to keep one eye on the speedometer, as a new enforcement measure has stealthily snuck in without many noticing...
Mijas to bake giant 100-metre pastry ribbon for ALS charity day
Mijas will mark World ALS Day with a charity event built around an enormous pastry creation. Residents and visitors can join in the day from...
Where are fireworks banned on the Costa del Sol? 2026 local rules explained
Spectacular public displays are a staple of Andalucian fiestas, celebrations and traditions, but over the last few years, local town halls and regional authorities have...
Duquesa venues look to silent discos to sidestep new summer music cap
As Manilva's 12-event limit heads into the high season, performers, bar owners, and residents are finding creative ways to keep the music alive and are...
From UK Survivor star to Costa del Sol favourite: Simon Dunkley opens up as Souled Survivor
Simon Dunkley gained early fame as a contestant on the original UK Survivor show in 2001. These days people across the Costa del Sol celebrate...
Pre summer fun get-together at La Sala Banus with Age Concern
On June 11, Age Concern Marbella - San Pedro enjoyed another fabulous lunch at La Sala restaurant in Puerto Banus. Guests enjoyed a refreshing glass...
Ceiling collapse tops off difficult week for Benalmadena restaurant
The owners of Sopranos Restaurant in Benalmadena woke to a shock alarm alert before discovering part of their restaurant ceiling had collapsed into a dining...