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Spain's war on tourist apartments continues with new law set to come into effect this week

Malaga will ban new Airbnb-style flats in ‘saturated’ areas within days – following similar measures in Sevilla

AIRBNB-style flats will be banned in Malaga within days- following in Sevilla’s footsteps. Malaga’s Town Hall is set to impose strict new regulations on holiday

23 Oct, 2024 @ 16:43

Lead·Malaga·Property

Thief made special trips to Benidorm just to steal electric scooters parked outside supermarkets

Boy on e-scooter fractures ribs and elbow of 83-year-old woman in horror collision on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN 83-year-old woman has been hospitalised after a young boy crashed into her while riding an e-scooter. The horror collision took place on the Torre

23 Oct, 2024 @ 13:29

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Watch: Aftermath of eight-car inferno in Marbella after ‘drug-user’ accidentally set fire to his vehicle and set off domino effect

THIS is the aftermath of an eight-car fire that was allegedly caused by a drug-user in Marbella last Friday. Footage shared on the Marbellasequeja page

22 Oct, 2024 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Video

Malaga Airport ranks second in Spain for delayed flights this summer

MALAGA Airport has been ranked as Spain’s second-worst airport for flight delays this summer. A whopping 3.4 million passengers saw their travel plans disrupted at

22 Oct, 2024 @ 11:42

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

US surfing champion flies her son ‘across the world’ to Spain for life-changing eye surgery

A US surfing champion has flown her son ‘across the world’ to receive life-changing eye surgery in Spain. Alana Blanchard, 34, from Hawaii, told her

22 Oct, 2024 @ 09:11

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead·Malaga·Video

Watch: Boat blaze in Marbella just hours after ‘drug user’ caused eight-car inferno in nearby Cabopino Beach car park

THIS is the moment a boat caught fire at a major port on the Costa del Sol on Sunday – just hours after a nearby

21 Oct, 2024 @ 18:20

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Video

Malaga to Sevilla train journey will finally be reduced to 1.5 hours after years of delays – but there’s a catch

A LONG-AWAITED high-speed rail link between Malaga and Sevilla that will knock 20 minutes is finally set to be completed – in 2025. Known as

19 Oct, 2024 @ 12:35

Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

Health alert on Spain’s Costa del Sol after expat is accused of ‘making millions’ peddling illegal cancer treatments

A MARBELLA businessman has been accused of peddling illegal cancer treatments to hundreds of patients – netting him millions of euros in the process. In

19 Oct, 2024 @ 09:00

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Marbella

‘Safe cracker’ arrested after crime spree targeting gym lockers in Spain’s Malaga

A CUNNING lockpick used his combination code cracking skills to go on a crime spree targeting gym rats in Malaga. The 36-year-old man had been

18 Oct, 2024 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Brits ‘barred’ from entering Spain ‘because of Brexit’ after their easyJet flight was diverted from Gibraltar to Malaga

BRITISH passengers on an easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Gibraltar were allegedly told they could not leave the plane at Malaga ‘because of Brexit’.

17 Oct, 2024 @ 16:16

Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga

Wild boars increasingly seen in Spain's towns and even shopping centres carry 'diarrhoea parasite that can transmit to humans'

Wild boar numbers surge by 700% in Malaga province raising risk of diseases and cross breeding

WILD boar numbers have increased dramatically in Spain, with an estimated 500% rise in Malaga province during the last decade. Besides causing road accidents, boars

17 Oct, 2024 @ 15:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Malaga port is erecting a two-metre barrier to protect the mega yachts of the super rich

A NEW fence made of glass panels will be erected at Malaga’s mega yacht marina over the next few days to replace a controversial structure

16 Oct, 2024 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Pictured: Thick white fog blankets Spain’s Costa del Sol after night of heavy rain

A HUGE blanket of fog has descended on the Costa del Sol following a night of heavy rain. Pictures show how the A-7 motorway is

16 Oct, 2024 @ 12:36

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Urgent weather alerts are issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol and Cadiz as deluge takes experts by surprise

A SERIES of urgent weather alerts were issued for parts of southern Spain overnight amid a deluge of heavy rain which is continuing this morning.

16 Oct, 2024 @ 09:58

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Malaga·Weather

Moment missing Brit is found safe and well after vanishing from Spain’s Costa del Sol and enduring night of severe rain and storms

A BRITISH man has been found after disappearing from the Costa del Sol during a day out with his wife. David Berry (pictured left and

15 Oct, 2024 @ 17:07

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Watch: ‘Surprise’ torrential rain sparks flooding in Marbella as weather warning is urgently upgraded to the second-most severe

THE Costa del Sol was rocked by thunder and rain storms overnight, leaving multiple roads flooded with water. The heavens opened above the likes of

15 Oct, 2024 @ 11:47

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Video·Weather

Pedestrian, 35, dies instantly after being hit and crushed by a car in Spain’s Puerto Banus

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has died after being crushed by a car in Marbella. The victim was runover on the A-7 at the height of Puerto

14 Oct, 2024 @ 14:23

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Watch: Roads flood on Spain’s Costa del Sol as Storm Berenice lashes Andalucia with rain – before ex-hurricane Leslie arrives tomorrow

THIS is the moment drivers found themselves travelling through steep water on the Costa del Sol this morning. Drivers were advised to avoid the A7

14 Oct, 2024 @ 13:05

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Video·Weather

Americans praise ‘the Santorini of Spain’ on the Costa del Sol that’s ‘40% cheaper than its French or Italian rivals’

SPAIN’S Costa del Sol has its very own Santorini according to an American magazine, who praise the prices some ‘40% cheaper than French or Italy.’

13 Oct, 2024 @ 14:00

Marbella·Olive Press Travel

Woman is killed after McLaren sports car collides with motorway barrier on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Driver is fighting for his life in hospital

A SERIOUS car accident in Marbella has killed one woman and left a man in a critical condition. Images shared online showed how a red

11 Oct, 2024 @ 19:22

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Spain’s long-term rental housing market has shrunk by a third – but Malaga is bucking the trend

THERE are now a third less apartments available in Spain for long-term rent since 2019. Hard-pressed renters instead are being faced with short-term and ‘seasonal’

11 Oct, 2024 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Property

Luck of the Spanish! Euromillions ticket holder wins big in Marbella – just days after €162m jackpot was won in the Basque Country

A MARBELLA resident is €1 million better off after winning big in the EuroMillions lottery. The lucky ticket was bought at lottery number eight on

9 Oct, 2024 @ 12:00

Lead·Marbella

Chaos outside Marbella nightclub after reveller is stabbed in the back during violent brawl

A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been stabbed in the back following a brawl outside a Marbella nightclub. The chaotic scenes occurred on Calle Ribera in Puerto

8 Oct, 2024 @ 11:31

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Marbella

Worst of Storm Kirk is still to hit Spain: ‘Life-threatening’ 120km/hr winds will batter the north before four days of rain soak the Costa del Sol

STORM Kirk may have landed in Spain today but the worst is yet to come, according to meteorologists. State weather agency Aemet has placed multiple

7 Oct, 2024 @ 18:22

Andalucia·Balearic Islands·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Weather

Outrage after plans to build a hotel in a natural beauty spot in Malaga are given the green light

LONG-DELAYED plans to build a hotel in pristine mountains behind the Costa del Sol have controversially been given the green light. The hotel is set

7 Oct, 2024 @ 13:00

Lead·Malaga·Property

Exclusive: Locals demand reopening of huge nature reserve behind Spain’s Costa del Sol – before the Junta sells it off to developers

LOCALS have urged authorities to reopen a Costa del Sol nature reserve before it is put up for sale. A petition to reopen the Ojen

6 Oct, 2024 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Lead·Marbella

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Malaga will ban new Airbnb-style flats in ‘saturated’ areas within days – following similar measures in Sevilla

Boy on e-scooter fractures ribs and elbow of 83-year-old woman in horror collision on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Watch: Aftermath of eight-car inferno in Marbella after ‘drug-user’ accidentally set fire to his vehicle and set off domino effect

Malaga Airport ranks second in Spain for delayed flights this summer

US surfing champion flies her son ‘across the world’ to Spain for life-changing eye surgery

Watch: Boat blaze in Marbella just hours after ‘drug user’ caused eight-car inferno in nearby Cabopino Beach car park

Malaga to Sevilla train journey will finally be reduced to 1.5 hours after years of delays – but there’s a catch

Health alert on Spain’s Costa del Sol after expat is accused of ‘making millions’ peddling illegal cancer treatments

‘Safe cracker’ arrested after crime spree targeting gym lockers in Spain’s Malaga

Brits ‘barred’ from entering Spain ‘because of Brexit’ after their easyJet flight was diverted from Gibraltar to Malaga

Wild boar numbers surge by 700% in Malaga province raising risk of diseases and cross breeding

Malaga port is erecting a two-metre barrier to protect the mega yachts of the super rich

Pictured: Thick white fog blankets Spain’s Costa del Sol after night of heavy rain

Urgent weather alerts are issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol and Cadiz as deluge takes experts by surprise

Moment missing Brit is found safe and well after vanishing from Spain’s Costa del Sol and enduring night of severe rain and storms

Watch: ‘Surprise’ torrential rain sparks flooding in Marbella as weather warning is urgently upgraded to the second-most severe

Pedestrian, 35, dies instantly after being hit and crushed by a car in Spain’s Puerto Banus

Watch: Roads flood on Spain’s Costa del Sol as Storm Berenice lashes Andalucia with rain – before ex-hurricane Leslie arrives tomorrow

Americans praise ‘the Santorini of Spain’ on the Costa del Sol that’s ‘40% cheaper than its French or Italian rivals’

Woman is killed after McLaren sports car collides with motorway barrier on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Driver is fighting for his life in hospital

Spain’s long-term rental housing market has shrunk by a third – but Malaga is bucking the trend

Luck of the Spanish! Euromillions ticket holder wins big in Marbella – just days after €162m jackpot was won in the Basque Country

Chaos outside Marbella nightclub after reveller is stabbed in the back during violent brawl

Worst of Storm Kirk is still to hit Spain: ‘Life-threatening’ 120km/hr winds will batter the north before four days of rain soak the Costa del Sol

Outrage after plans to build a hotel in a natural beauty spot in Malaga are given the green light

Exclusive: Locals demand reopening of huge nature reserve behind Spain’s Costa del Sol – before the Junta sells it off to developers

Court blocks jury trial for Begoña Gomez- wife of Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez- who is accused of embezzling public money

Malaga ‘set to lose one-fifth of its GDP by 2050 thanks to extreme weather driven by climate change’, alarming study finds

Saharan dust cloud connecting Madrid to Marrakech to blanket parts of Spain with fabled ‘blood rain’ as temperatures hit 25C

Transition to luxury: A five-star stay steeped in history at the former home of Adolfo Suarez in Avila

36 Hours in Avila: Discover Spain’s medieval walled masterpiece on the plains of Castilla y Leon