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Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Spain this week can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes that threatened to cripple services and trigger frustrating delays

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

A YOUNG woman came a split second from death when a tree collapsed in high winds in Marbella this weekend. A British expat couple also

30 Mar, 2026 @ 13:45

Costa del Sol·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Marbella

IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnival

PLAZA de Los Maestros in Sabinillas was the place to be last weekend for the Carnival de Sabinillas, organised by the Culture Department of Manilva

28 Mar, 2026 @ 09:00

Costa del Sol·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Spanish police seize first ever shipment of drugs from CANADA as over three tonnes of cannabis are found in Valencia port

SPAIN has recorded its largest-ever seizure of marijuana originating from Canada after authorities intercepted a major drugs shipment at the Port of Valencia earlier this

27 Mar, 2026 @ 17:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Relief for hotly-anticipated Semana Santa celebrations: Rain to stay away for much of Spain with temperatures climbing to toasty 26C in Andalucia

SEMANA Santa is set to have a dry and sunny start in Andalucia, with state weather agency Aemet predicting a stubborn Atlantic anticyclone will keep

27 Mar, 2026 @ 12:14

Andalucia·Lead·Weather

Swimming ‘not advised’ on Costa del Sol beach after sewage pipe ruptures

AUTHORITIES have warned beachgoers to avoid swimming in parts of the Costa del Sol after a ruptured sewage pipe contaminated sections of the Malaga coastline.

26 Mar, 2026 @ 14:30

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

DOZENS of families evicted from their homes on the Costa del Sol this week have told the Olive Press they have only ten days to

25 Mar, 2026 @ 20:53

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·National News·Property

Is Marbella shielded from the global turbulence created by Trump’s attacks on Iran?

IN times like these, it is natural to ask how global events will affect property markets. With the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran and

24 Mar, 2026 @ 09:36

International Affairs·Lead·Property

Reward upped for information on fate of British father and son who mysteriously vanished in southern Spain in 2019

A REWARD for information linked to the fate of a British father and son duo who mysteriously vanished on the Costa del Sol seven years

21 Mar, 2026 @ 16:03

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

NAMED: Ex-Premier League footballer, 47, arrested in dramatic undercover drugs bust on the Costa del Sol

THE identity of a former Premier League footballer arrested in a daring drugs raid on the Costa del Sol has been revealed. Neil Clement, 47,

21 Mar, 2026 @ 15:12

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Sport

Malaga metro services cut in half this Friday – all you need to know about the upcoming strike

COMMUTERS using Malaga’s metro system this Friday evening can expect significant disruption thanks to a new wave of industrial action. A walkout will take place

20 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Tragedy as worker is crushed to death and another gravely injured after a wall collapses in Malaga town

A TRAGEDY has occurred in a Malaga town after a worker was crushed to death by a collapsed wall a worker being crushed to death

19 Mar, 2026 @ 15:47

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Underworld crime figures wanted for murder in Turkey and Ukraine are arrested at police checkpoints in Estepona and Marbella

TWO foreign fugitives have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Estepona and Marbella at routine checkpoints. International Arrest Warrants had been issued for the

19 Mar, 2026 @ 11:04

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Marbella

Earthquake shakes homes in Malaga and the Costa del Sol with 4.4 magnitude tremor

AN EARTHQUAKE rocked the Alboran Sea shortly after midnight, sending shockwaves through homes in Malaga and the Costa del Sol. The tremor struck at 00.24am

18 Mar, 2026 @ 11:17

Costa del Sol·Environment

New luxury camping resort with pools, a spa and sports facilities planned for eastern Costa del Sol

OUTDOOR enthusiasts in Andalucia will soon have a new destination to escape to. Pull out your tents and prepare for Spain’s newest ‘pitch’ for outdoorsy

18 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Violent Romanian criminal, 45, is deported from Spain after five-year reign of terror in Costa del Sol town

A REPEAT criminal offender has been kicked out of the country after years of causing havoc in Torre del Mar with aggressive behaviour and car

17 Mar, 2026 @ 16:45

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

‘Disaster’ for Malaga as high-speed rail connection will not be repaired in time for city’s famed Semana Santa festivities

MALAGA’s tourism sector is facing a major setback as the high-speed rail link to Madrid will remain closed through Semana Santa. The direct high-speed connection

17 Mar, 2026 @ 13:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Massive police operation to find man, 38, hiding in his building after punching his pensioner neighbour to death on the Costa del Sol

A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Torremolinos after punching his elderly neighbour to death. A large-scale police operation in Torremolinos – with residents reporting

17 Mar, 2026 @ 11:21

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Scambusting: The new global fight against online fraud being led by a group of expats from the Costa del Sol

A LEADING expat-run tech business is behind an exciting new global scam-busting initiative. AnyTech365 has teamed up with a host of international cybersecurity firms to

16 Mar, 2026 @ 13:29

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Other News·Technology

Flights are diverted from Malaga airport due to foggy conditions

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

MALAGA Airport hit record passenger numbers last month as the ongoing suspension of high-speed rail forces travellers to find other ways of making their way

14 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

WATCH: Police uncover 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in bags of cement by the feared Mocro mafia during Marbella warehouse raid

FIVE people linked to the so-called ‘Mocro mafia’ have been arrested in Malaga province after the Police Nacional seized 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in

11 Mar, 2026 @ 11:44

Algeciras·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Costa del Sol struck by two more earthquakes – the first just off the coast from Mijas

TWO mild earthquakes were recorded in Spain’s southern coastal region, though no damage or injuries were reported. Andalucia was rocked by two low-magnitude earthquakes on

6 Mar, 2026 @ 11:28

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Weather

Costa del Sol taxi driver punches drunk Irish customer who he threw out of cab for burping

Costa del Sol taxi driver punches drunk Irish passenger who he threw out of cab for burping

A FUENGIROLA taxi driver has been arrested for punching a drunk 65-year-old Irish customer after throwing him out of his cab. The incident happened on

2 Mar, 2026 @ 14:51

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Happy Andalucia Day! 10 amazing facts about Spain’s southernmost region

TODAY is Andalucia Day, a regional public holiday where Andalucians come together to celebrate the region’s rich culture, history and heritage. Here are ten fascinating

28 Feb, 2026 @ 06:00

Andalucia·Lead·Must Read

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

FOREIGN demand for Spanish property is booming, and the Dutch are now leading the charge, climbing into the top five nationalities buying homes in Spain.

25 Feb, 2026 @ 17:45

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Tourist, 30, visiting the Costa del Sol on holiday is run over outside Malaga airport just minutes after landing

IF Carling did holidays, they probably wouldn’t begin like this. A 30-year-old tourist landed on the Costa del Sol on Monday ahead of a well-earned

24 Feb, 2026 @ 12:34

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Costa del Sol- Page 2

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

EXCLUSIVE: British expat couple ‘seconds from death’ as falling tree hits cyclist on Marbella paseo during high winds

IN PICS: The Costa del Sol comes alive with colour and music for the vibrant Sabinillas carnival

WATCH: Spanish police seize first ever shipment of drugs from CANADA as over three tonnes of cannabis are found in Valencia port

Relief for hotly-anticipated Semana Santa celebrations: Rain to stay away for much of Spain with temperatures climbing to toasty 26C in Andalucia

Swimming ‘not advised’ on Costa del Sol beach after sewage pipe ruptures

Families made homeless by vulture fund evictions on the Costa del Sol were given ‘just ten minutes’ to get their belongings

Is Marbella shielded from the global turbulence created by Trump’s attacks on Iran?

Reward upped for information on fate of British father and son who mysteriously vanished in southern Spain in 2019

NAMED: Ex-Premier League footballer, 47, arrested in dramatic undercover drugs bust on the Costa del Sol

Malaga metro services cut in half this Friday – all you need to know about the upcoming strike

Tragedy as worker is crushed to death and another gravely injured after a wall collapses in Malaga town

Underworld crime figures wanted for murder in Turkey and Ukraine are arrested at police checkpoints in Estepona and Marbella

Earthquake shakes homes in Malaga and the Costa del Sol with 4.4 magnitude tremor

New luxury camping resort with pools, a spa and sports facilities planned for eastern Costa del Sol

Violent Romanian criminal, 45, is deported from Spain after five-year reign of terror in Costa del Sol town

‘Disaster’ for Malaga as high-speed rail connection will not be repaired in time for city’s famed Semana Santa festivities

Massive police operation to find man, 38, hiding in his building after punching his pensioner neighbour to death on the Costa del Sol

Scambusting: The new global fight against online fraud being led by a group of expats from the Costa del Sol

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

WATCH: Police uncover 1.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in bags of cement by the feared Mocro mafia during Marbella warehouse raid

Costa del Sol struck by two more earthquakes – the first just off the coast from Mijas

Costa del Sol taxi driver punches drunk Irish passenger who he threw out of cab for burping

Happy Andalucia Day! 10 amazing facts about Spain’s southernmost region

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

Tourist, 30, visiting the Costa del Sol on holiday is run over outside Malaga airport just minutes after landing

Woman who helped ‘save hundreds of lives’ on Costa del Sol road to be honoured in Estepona

This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK

Sevilla’s Feria de Abril 2026: Your ultimate guide to Spain’s wildest spring party

Award-winning museum displaying the very best of Spanish architecture opens door for new art season

From smart fridges to sensory art: Spanish art fair shows how innovation is transforming homes around the country