‘Pray for rain’: Firefighters battle blaze on Spain’s Costa del Sol into third night
THE blaze on Spain’s Costa del Sol threatens to be one of the largest wildfires in the zone for decades. A total of 30 aircraft
IN PICS: Homes evacuated and AP-7 shut as wildfire rages through ecological zone in hills above Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol
MORE than 400 people were evacuated from homes overnight as a wildfire blazed through the Sierra Bermeja in the hills above Estepona ravaging an area
Police in Spain arrest yet another British fugitive hiding out on Costa del Sol
SPANISH police have arrested yet another British fugitive who fled to southern Spain to hide out on the Costa del Sol. The man, indentified as
The most expensive house for sale in Spain is located in La Zagaleta, on the Costa del Sol, and costs €29 million
THE most costly property in Spain is located on the Costa del Sol and has an eye-watering €29 million price tag. According to recent data
Spain unveils plans for €20million revamp of A-7 highway on Costa del Sol
SPAIN’S Ministry of Transport has announced one of the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching roads programme for decades along the Costa del Sol. The government
Top hotel boss on Spain’s Costa del Sol sees clear path to recovery after COVID-19 rocked industry
The manager of one of the Costa del Sol’s most emblematic hotels is feeling ‘more optimistic than ever’ as tourists finally return to Spain. After
Security guards call strike at Spain’s Malaga-Costa del Sol airport threatening travel chaos during peak holiday season
SECURITY guards at Malaga airport, the gateway to Spain’s Costa del Sol, are going ahead with their threat to strike during the busiest holiday month.
Notorious Italian mafia boss known as ‘The Godmother’ arrested on way to Malaga
ONE of Italy’s most wanted female fugitives was arrested attempting to leave Rome’s Ciampino airport on a flight to visit family in Spain. Maria Licciardi,
WATCH: British rapper Sneakbo runs away after angry confrontation in Puerto Banus on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The British rapper Sneakbo was forced to flee to safety after being attacked by thugs on a night out in brash resort Puerto Banus on
Day trippers to beaches in Spain’s Malaga cause 21 kilometres of traffic tailbacks
DAY trippers have added to the regular summer holiday traffic on the Costa del Sol this weekend—leading to tailbacks tallying some 21 kilometres with painfully
New Primark to open in Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE popular fashion store is coming to Marbella’s La Cañada shopping centre at the end of August. After months of construction, the Irish company behind
Could curfew be lifted? Marbella and Estepona see COVID rates drop
THE incidence rate of COVID-19 in Marbella and Estepona has now dropped below 1,000, which could result in the present curfew being lifted. In Estepona,
KIDNAP HELL: Waiter tortured, subjected to mock executions and had M carved in his face in Marbella
A WAITER at illegal parties in Marbella has been kidnapped, tortured, subjected to mock executions then had M carved in his face with a razor
On strike: Malaga airport workers rebel
STAFF at Malaga airport have announced a strike on August 12, which could cause major disruption. Usually one of the busiest months for tourists, workers
INTO THE DEEP BLUE: A yachting adventure into the Med off Marbella can’t guarantee whales… but is definitely a fabulous day out!
PODS of dolphins, flying fish and pilot whales. These are just some of the wonderful species you might see on a yacht excursion into the
We connect you to the sun: Smart Photovoltaic Systems – an investment in Spain with immediate return
THE company Smart Photovoltaic Systems SL stands for high-quality photovoltaic systems made in Germany. The owner and founder of the company is Frank Weiss, who
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Free book download from Andalucia-based author
EXCLUSIVELY for Olive Press readers, author Sabina Ostrowska is offering a free download of her book The Crinkle Crankle Wall: Our First Year in Andalusia,
MR KLIIN: New laundry concept on Spain’s Costa del Sol
EVERYDAY laundry and dry cleaning just got easier with Mr Kliin’s online service between Fuengirola and Estepona. With Mr Kliin you can register online, create
SCORCHIO: Weather warnings issued across Spain as mercury soars
SPAIN’S weather agency AEMET has issued weather warnings in many parts of the country with some places reaching temperatures of 42ºC. Red alerts are in
Forest fires brought under control on Costa del Sol in southern Spain
DOZENS of firefighters and helicopters worked through the day and night on Monday 19, to put out multiple forest fires in Torrox and Estepona on
REVIEW: Esperanto Ballet’s debut performance in Estepona
Reporter Katherine Brook enjoys a wonderful evening of music and dance from new group, Esperanto Ballet. It’s been a long time since I stepped foot
DISCOVER: Marbella’s Boho Club is the best thing to come to the Golden Mile in years
Katherine Brook joins the Marbella jetset for a taste of the high life at the luxury Boho Club.
Local knitters create beautiful crochet screen to keep sun off the streets in town inland from Spain’s Costa del Sol
WOMEN in the town of Alhaurin de la Torre have come up with a decorative way to provide shade during the hottest hours this summer.
Estepona has the only smoke-free beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol
FOR the third year running, Estepona has once again been declared the only place on the Costa del Sol with a smoke-free beach. The 1,000
DON’T MISS: Esperanto Ballet comes to Estepona for debut performance on July 16
A new expressive style of dance is gracing the Costa del Sol, as new group Esperanto Ballet bring their spellbinding performances to Spain with a
EXCLUSIVE: Meet the expat in Spain who took on Tyson and Holyfield in their prime
By Andrew McInnes MOST expat residents in Spain are entirely unaware that they have a legend of professional heavyweight boxing living in their midst. A