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Calls grow to rename Avenida Julio Iglesias in Marbella’s Puerto Banus after legendary singer’s sex assault and trafficking allegations

PRESSURE is mounting on Marbella authorities to strip Julio Iglesias of his local honours following accusations of sexual assault and human trafficking. The famous thoroughfare

14 Jan, 2026 @ 11:11

Celebrity·Lead·Marbella

Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande

AN Estepona ‘villa in the sky’ has been sold for €8m, according to the El Conciso newspaper, with the booming Costa del Sol municipality looking

13 Jan, 2026 @ 17:15

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Marbella·Property

Costa del Sol barbershop turns bold vision into Spain’s best new grooming spot

A COSTA del Sol barbers has been recognised as the best in Spain after launching this summer. Baron Blades Boys Club is situated in Marbella

5 Jan, 2026 @ 15:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Horror car crash in Marbella leaves three injured – including a teenager

THREE people – including a teenager – were injured in a terrifying high-speed crash on a Marbella motorway. Emergency services rushed to the A7 near

3 Jan, 2026 @ 12:46

Lead·Marbella

British fugitive arrested over horror Marbella shooting that put children’s lives ‘at serious risk’

A BRITISH fugitive wanted over a terrifying Marbella shooting that put children’s lives “at serious risk” has been captured in Colombia. Polemos Michael George was

3 Jan, 2026 @ 09:06

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Christmas Cheer at Quirónsalud with the visit of Marbella FC

DOZENS of footballs and shirts brought smiles to both the A&E and Paediatrics departments as players of the Marbella FC visited Quiron Hospital for Christmas.

26 Dec, 2025 @ 11:53

Health·Marbella·Other News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Prostitution soars in Marbella as pimps across Spain move to running operations out of apartments – thanks to legal loophole

This article was first published on November 28, 2023 MARBELLA has become a prostitution hotspot after a legal loophole lets pimps operate out of unassuming

25 Dec, 2025 @ 11:01

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Ring in 2026 in style — Marbella’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve experiences unveiled

ACROSS Marbella hundreds will be ringing in the new year at the most luxurious galas, dinners and parties – here are the hotels they’ll be

22 Dec, 2025 @ 18:15

Lead·Marbella

Woman in Marbella survives attempted strangling as heroic taxi drivers help capture suspect

A WOMAN in Marbella survived a terrifying robbery attempt after an attacker tried to strangle her with a piece of rope on Wednesday. The victim,

18 Dec, 2025 @ 08:58

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle

EXPATS have long lived in fear of ‘okupas‘ taking over their holiday homes while they are back in the UK. Horror stories of homeowners being

12 Dec, 2025 @ 10:03

Lead·Marbella·Property

Giant interactive map of Spain is being rolled out in Marbella and San Pedro today and tomorrow for Constitution Day – and admission is free

MARBELLA town hall has unveiled a giant interactive map of Spain in one of the city’s main squares to celebrate Constitution Day – and access

5 Dec, 2025 @ 15:28

Lead·Marbella

Second shooting in Marbella in just 24 hours as man, 26, is found shot in the leg

A SECOND Marbella shooting in just 24 hours occurred last night when a man, aged 26 years old, was found shot in the leg. Emergency

4 Dec, 2025 @ 10:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

From Fire Risk to 40% Lower Bills: How Marbella Heat Pump Installer Agua Therm Saved a Homeowner “€100s” a Year

A MARBELLA heat pump installer is sounding the alarm after uncovering an “electrical fire risk” at a beachfront villa. Agua Therm said the property’s heat

28 Nov, 2025 @ 10:31

Environment·Malaga·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Interview

The curious case of plummeting Russian language use in Marbella – despite making up one of the resort’s largest expat groups

THE use of the Russian language in Marbella is plummeting, despite the group forming one of the largest expat communities in the municipality. Since Russia’s

27 Nov, 2025 @ 15:15

Lead·Marbella

Three Belgian hikers are rescued after taking wrong turn into a treacherous canyon near Marbella

THREE Belgian hikers were rescued after taking a wrong turn into a treacherous canyon while hiking north of Marbella. The group, aged 50, 50 and

25 Nov, 2025 @ 13:32

Lead·Marbella

Work continues on new 25-metre outdoor heated swimming pool in Marbella – all you need to know (including opening date)

THE second phase of construction on Marbella’s new municipal swimming pool has begun in Las Chapas – here’s all you need to know. Located on

25 Nov, 2025 @ 11:15

Lead·Marbella

Police rumble narcos loading up on fuel on popular Marbella beach loved by expats and tourists

THE Policia Nacional have intercepted a van carrying 127 bottles of fuel which being loaded onto a narco boat at a beach off the Marbella

19 Nov, 2025 @ 13:11

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Fresh calls for third lane on ‘unmanageable’ Costa del Sol A7 motorway as Malaga traffic chaos slammed once again

HOTEL bosses on the Costa del Sol have renewed calls for a third lane on the A7, warning that Malaga’s chronic traffic problems are now

18 Nov, 2025 @ 13:38

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Wealthy Arab travellers to Marbella warned against ‘jumping the queue by visa shopping around the EU’

WEALTHY Gulf visitors heading to Spain have been warned not to ‘visa shop’ by applying through smaller Schengen countries to try to ‘jump the queue’

17 Nov, 2025 @ 17:35

Lead·Marbella·Travel News

Police plead with people in Puerto Banus and other Marbella hotspots not to buy from street venders

POLICE are pleading with people in Puerto Banus and other Marbella hotspots to stop buying fake goods from street vendors. Marbella’s Policia Local has confiscated

11 Nov, 2025 @ 12:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Man suffers brain damage after brutal assault by 'up to 20 mad men' outside Alicante nightclub

New shooting in Marbella as Costa del Sol is rocked by wave of violence amid mafia crackdowns

A MAN has been found inside a car in Marbella with a gunshot wound to the leg in the early hours of Tuesday morning —

6 Nov, 2025 @ 16:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Bullies ‘hospitalise’ girl in Marbella as outrage grows at worrying new trend – and authorities for ‘doing nothing’

A YOUNG girl has been hospitalised in Marbella after an alleged bullying incident, with her family accusing authorities of ‘doing nothing’. The child was pushed

6 Nov, 2025 @ 16:15

Lead·Marbella

Fugitive politician on the run for 20 years over sprawling Marbella corruption case pays to avoid jail

THE ex-Marbella sports councillor, Carlos Fernandez, who fled Spain in 2006 to avoid corruption charges in the infamous Malay Case, will not serve any prison

6 Nov, 2025 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella·Politics

Ex-Marbella councillor who fled Spain in 2006 over infamous Malaya corruption case is arrested at Madrid airport

A FORMER Marbella councillor who fled Spain 19 years ago to avoid being indicted in an infamous corruption case has been arrested at Madrid airport

29 Oct, 2025 @ 18:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Antonio Banderas’ new beachfront Marbella mansion is coming along nicely: Three floors, an infinity pool and even a panic room – after his old one was forcibly demolished

CONSTRUCTION on Antonio Banderas’ new beachfront Marbella mansion is underway – here’s everything you need to know about his spectacular new home. The home sits

29 Oct, 2025 @ 12:15

Lead·Marbella·Property

Archaeological gems and a historic sugar cane rum-making link make El Ingenio in Marbella province well worth a visit

IT is in the heat of the summer, in mid July, when she finally makes an appearance. That is the Virgen del Carmen, the patron

26 Oct, 2025 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Marbella·Property

Marbella

Calls grow to rename Avenida Julio Iglesias in Marbella’s Puerto Banus after legendary singer’s sex assault and trafficking allegations

Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande

Costa del Sol barbershop turns bold vision into Spain’s best new grooming spot

Horror car crash in Marbella leaves three injured – including a teenager

British fugitive arrested over horror Marbella shooting that put children’s lives ‘at serious risk’

Christmas Cheer at Quirónsalud with the visit of Marbella FC

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Prostitution soars in Marbella as pimps across Spain move to running operations out of apartments – thanks to legal loophole

Ring in 2026 in style — Marbella’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve experiences unveiled

Woman in Marbella survives attempted strangling as heroic taxi drivers help capture suspect

What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle

Giant interactive map of Spain is being rolled out in Marbella and San Pedro today and tomorrow for Constitution Day – and admission is free

Second shooting in Marbella in just 24 hours as man, 26, is found shot in the leg

From Fire Risk to 40% Lower Bills: How Marbella Heat Pump Installer Agua Therm Saved a Homeowner “€100s” a Year

The curious case of plummeting Russian language use in Marbella – despite making up one of the resort’s largest expat groups

Three Belgian hikers are rescued after taking wrong turn into a treacherous canyon near Marbella

Work continues on new 25-metre outdoor heated swimming pool in Marbella – all you need to know (including opening date)

Police rumble narcos loading up on fuel on popular Marbella beach loved by expats and tourists

Fresh calls for third lane on ‘unmanageable’ Costa del Sol A7 motorway as Malaga traffic chaos slammed once again

Wealthy Arab travellers to Marbella warned against ‘jumping the queue by visa shopping around the EU’

Police plead with people in Puerto Banus and other Marbella hotspots not to buy from street venders

New shooting in Marbella as Costa del Sol is rocked by wave of violence amid mafia crackdowns

Bullies ‘hospitalise’ girl in Marbella as outrage grows at worrying new trend – and authorities for ‘doing nothing’

Fugitive politician on the run for 20 years over sprawling Marbella corruption case pays to avoid jail

Ex-Marbella councillor who fled Spain in 2006 over infamous Malaya corruption case is arrested at Madrid airport

Antonio Banderas’ new beachfront Marbella mansion is coming along nicely: Three floors, an infinity pool and even a panic room – after his old one was forcibly demolished

Archaeological gems and a historic sugar cane rum-making link make El Ingenio in Marbella province well worth a visit

INTERVIEW: Recollections of an Andalucian who was just a child when the USA accidentally dropped four atom bombs on Spain – in what became known as the Palomares nuclear disaster

ON THIS DAY: When America atom-bombed Andalucia (by mistake)

Mijas plans to install AI-powered ‘Big Brother’ CCTV network: Cameras will read number plates and track cars after spate of narco-fuelled violence in the Costa del Sol municipality

Spain sets new foreign tourist record with 97 million visitors in 2025

Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain