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Hippy crack ‘epidemic’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Expats and locals blast empty cans of ‘laughing gas’ and balloons left strewn across streets ‘every morning’

‘Hippy crack’, also known as ‘laughing gas’, is nitrous oxide that is inhaled via balloons to give the users a quick high

16 Aug, 2023 @ 14:47

Lead·Marbella

Malaga and Granada among Spain’s top 10 cities with the highest cost of living

MALAGA and Granada have been named among Spain’s top 10 cities with the highest cost of living. According to a study carried out by savings

16 Aug, 2023 @ 13:35

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Property

Female loggerhead turtle lays nearly 70 eggs on beach in Spain’s Marbella

Turtle Watch: Marbella launches volunteer drive to protect loggerhead turtle nest in Puerto Banus, Spain

MARBELLA is taking steps to enhance the presence of volunteers overseeing the loggerhead turtle nest located near Puerto Banus. In an unusual occurrence for the

16 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Luxury watches with aeronautical inspiration on display in Spain’s Puerto Banus

BELLA&ROSS, the prestigious luxury brand, is showcasing its most exclusive timepieces at the Gomez&Molina jewellers’ store. Puerto Banus’ Gomez&Molina jewellers’ establishment will unveil the latest

16 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Malaga·Other News

Record-breaking July at Spain’s Malaga Airport with over 2.4 million passengers

MALAGA Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone with a record-breaking July, welcoming over 2.4 million passengers. The previous record, set in July 2019, has been

16 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Casting call: Extras wanted for ‘international’ series being filmed on Spain’s Costa del Sol but ‘tattooed eyebrows, false eyelashes and pumped up lips’ are forbidden

Modexpor Casting is looking for men and women who have a 'natural look'

15 Aug, 2023 @ 14:12

Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Activists have slammed the Junta de Andalucia in recent weeks amid a surge in videos showing wild boars interacting with humans on the beaches and

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga

Tranquil and Convenient: Discover one of the calmest and easiest-to-park beaches in Spain’s Malaga

BEACH with easy parking in Malaga revealed

WHEN it comes to beachgoers' priorities, easy parking is at the top of the list along with clear seas and fine sand. Here's one with

15 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Malaga

Tourists can't get enough of Spain with record July airport passenger numbers on Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca

Tourists return to Spain with a bang as passenger records for July are smashed at Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca airports

SPAIN’S airports saw the best-ever July for passenger numbers, as tourism continues to blossom following the Covid pandemic. Operator Aena said on Monday that 29.76

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:45

Alicante·Andalucia·Barcelona·Costa Blanca·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Valencia·Valencian Community

VIDEO: Masked man threatens to ‘blow up’ Costa del Sol apartment after barricading himself inside and throwing microwave, fire extinguisher and KNIVES into busy street below

The 29-year-old was filmed throwing a microwave, knives and other dangerous items off the balcony of a rental apartment in the resort of Benalmadena late

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

BLOWTORCH BANDIT: Thief storms Costa del Sol hotel and puts receptionist to the flame

A DERANGED robber left a receptionist with burns to their chin and chest in a brazen raid on a hotel that netted him just €50.

14 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Malaga·Marbella

Heartless scammer cons dog owners by charging for fake information about ‘stolen’ pets in Spain

A MURCIA region fraudster conned lost dog owners into believing he could find the pets and even mocked them after they transferred him money. The

14 Aug, 2023 @ 11:34

Andalucia·Cadiz·Catalunya·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Murcia·Sevilla

Spain’s Estepona hosts World Ham Contest featuring 200 ham cutters

ESTEPONA is currently home to the prestigious World Ham Contest, showcasing the talents of 200 skilled ham carvers from around the world. Running until tomorrow,

14 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Malaga

Thousands of illegally dried seahorses bound for China intercepted in Spain’s Malaga

THOUSANDS of illegally captured seahorses destined for China’s traditional medicine market have been seized by Spanish authorities in Malaga a Spanish Marine biologist has revealed.

14 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

flamingos in doñana Francisco Manuel Esteban /Flickr

Doñana’s biggest lagoon in Spain’s Huelva dries up for second year in a row marking unprecedented occurrence

THE largest permanent lagoon within the Doñana ecosystem, Santa Olalla, has now dried up entirely for the second year running. This alarming phenomenon has not

13 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Environment·Malaga

RANKED: The place to be this summer season in Spain? It’s the Costa del Sol, baby

THE Costa del Sol dominates a new top 50 ranking of Spain’s hottest destinations for this summer – according to the Spanish themselves. The golden

12 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Alicante·Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Travel News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Internationally acclaimed violinist David Garrett to enchant Spain’s Marbella Arena with ICONIC Performance

GERMAN classical and crossover violinist and recording artist, David Garrett, renowned for his captivating performances that have enthralled audiences worldwide, is set to grace the

12 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

Calling All Beer Enthusiasts: Rincon de la Victoria hosts ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival

RINCON de la Victoria’s ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival kicks off today and will run until next Tuesday, August 15, at the Al-Ándalus Square. The event,

12 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

Trade unions in Spain sign deal with key employer groups for guaranteed wage rise of 10% over three years

Trade unions sign deal with key employer groups to raise hospitality workers’ wages in Malaga

A DEAL to increase wages in Malaga’s hospitality industry has been reached between trade unions and key employer groups today, Friday, August 8. The agreement

11 Aug, 2023 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Wild fire strikes upmarket Puerto Banus in Marbella as firefighters battle flames with a helicopter

A FIRE is burning its way through the outer regions of Marbella’s Puerto Banus, beloved of the jet set class and high rollers in the

11 Aug, 2023 @ 14:22

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

British tourists splash the cash in Benidorm restaurants as Spaniards cut back

Malaga hospitality workers take to the streets in demand for better pay

A PROTEST demanding better pay for hospitality workers will take place in Malaga city centre today. Spain’s two main working unions CCOO and UGT are

11 Aug, 2023 @ 09:45

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Stargazing: When, where and how to see this year’s Perseid meteor shower in Spain’s Malaga

NATURE enthusiasts and stargazers in Malaga are in for a dazzling treat as the annual Perseids meteor shower graces the night skies. This celestial spectacle,

11 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Herd of wild boars startle beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

THIS is the astonishing moment a herd of wild boars interrupted games of beach volleyball in Marbella Wednesday evening. Visitors to Playa del Cable looked

10 Aug, 2023 @ 19:15

Andalucia·Lead·Marbella

Forest fire in Marbella is ‘stabilised’ after helicopters and planes scrambled to put out inferno

A FOREST fire was today declared in Marbella just hours after much of Spain was placed on high alert amid searing temperatures and dry, windy

10 Aug, 2023 @ 14:07

Lead·Marbella

Swimming pools open at night in Antequera and Pizarra of Spain’s Andalucia as heatwaves continue

TWO Malaga province towns in Spain’s Andalucia are opening swimming pools at night to allow residents to cool off throughout the summer months. The town

10 Aug, 2023 @ 13:59

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Christmas drone show in Spain’s Malaga inaugurated this weekend

Spain’s Antequera annual fair swaps traditional fireworks for eco-friendly drone show

ANTEQUERA’S yearly fair is taking a greener approach by replacing its regular fireworks display with an eco-friendly drone show. Starting on August 23 and running

10 Aug, 2023 @ 09:30

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

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