Is La Vuelta coming near you? Full Costa del Sol route and timings revealed for Friday’s stage

SPAIN’S premier cycling race will pass through several expat hotspots on the Costa del Sol this afternoon, culminating in a helter-skelter uphill finale in Estepona.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 12:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Sport

Water supply for western Costa del Sol under pressure again as key reservoir drops to 63%

THE main supply for Estepona, Marbella and Mijas - the Concepcion reservoir - is down after a dry spring erased some of the winter's record

2 Sep, 2026 @ 14:45

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Man stabbed ‘near the heart’ by his flatmate in upmarket Estepona golf urbanisation dies in hospital

A MAN who was stabbed by his flatmate inside a swanky golf urbanisation in Estepona died in hospital.

20 Aug, 2026 @ 17:10

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

Police raid Estepona drug den selling cocaine near popular Orchidarium botanical park

THREE men have been arrested after police shut down an illegal drug den on the Costa del Sol. The suspects, aged 32, 47 and 63,

20 Aug, 2026 @ 12:20

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Jose Tomas is celebrating his birthday today

Famous birthdays: Jose Tomas – the fearless bullfighter who had fans buying tickets with ‘relish and dread’

LEGENDARY Spanish bullfighter Jose Tomas celebrates his 51st birthday today. Here's a look at his astonishing career and remarkable life so far.

20 Aug, 2026 @ 12:15

La Cultura·Lead

Estepona: The Costa del Sol Town That Grew Without Losing Its Soul

Estepona has modernised without losing the character of a traditional Andalusian town, strengthening its appeal both as a place to live and to invest. Discover

13 Aug, 2026 @ 11:32

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Estepona·Property·Sponsored

Estepona family offers €50,000 reward to catch burglars terrorising their home

A FAMILY whose Costa del Sol home is being terrorised by burglars has offered a staggering €50,000 reward for information that helps catch the thieves.

7 Aug, 2026 @ 10:09

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

Estepona’s new 300-space underground car park to open this summer for just one euro a day after €3.5m in cost overruns

A NEW 300-space underground car park in the heart of Estepona is set to open later this summer, offering drivers parking for just €1 a

1 Aug, 2026 @ 12:25

Estepona·Lead·Travel News

Three bodies wash up on beaches along the Costa del Sol wearing wetsuits and flippers

THREE bodies were found yesterday at different between Estepona and Manilva beaches, none of them carrying their ID. The local authority’s first hypothesis is that

29 Jul, 2026 @ 12:16

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Heat alerts issued for the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol as almost all of Spain warned of ‘extreme’ wildfire risk

BOTH the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol remain under an alert for extreme heat this weekend – despite an overall drop in temperatures as

25 Jul, 2026 @ 11:32

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

How Spain’s mesmerising Virgen del Carmen ceremony unfolded in a traditional Costa del Sol fishing village-turned holiday hotspot

THE fishing town of Estepona turns quiet, while the beat of the drums makes your neck hairs stand up straight. The smell of incense, the

25 Jul, 2026 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Estepona·La Cultura·Lead

German tourist arrested in Marbella over Estepona sex attack after victim manages to film him

A GERMAN tourist was arrested in Marbella for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman after the victim managed to record him in the act. The

21 Jul, 2026 @ 12:44

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

WATCH: Two dead after tanker dramatically overturns on AP-7 motorway near Estepona and bursts into flames

AT least two people have died and five have been injured, one of them critically, after a fuel tanker overturned and burst into flames on

14 Jul, 2026 @ 09:33

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Major operation to remove tonnes of sludgy Asian seaweed blanketing Costa del Sol beaches just as summer gets underway

ANDALUCIA is scrambling to remove tonnes of invasive seaweed from its beaches amid mounting environmental and economic concerns. Striking footage published by Estepona council on

16 Jun, 2026 @ 12:06

Andalucia·Environment·Estepona·Lead

How far does €1 million go when buying property in Marbella compared to London or New York? Quite far actually

YOUR money goes much further in Marbella’s property market than in London or New York, with Spain’s Golden Triangle offering significantly more space and value

11 Jun, 2026 @ 17:00

Costa del Sol·Marbella·Property

Man who lost his arm on an Estepona buggy tour wins compensation after seven-year legal fight

A MAN who lost his arm in a buggy tour accident in Estepona has been awarded compensation after a seven-year legal battle. A 36-year-old man,

26 May, 2026 @ 15:50

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Tribute to Spanish ‘skateboard hero’ who died fighting terrorists in London as Estepona names new sports complex in his honour

IGNACIO Echeverria, the Spanish ‘skateboard hero’ who sacrificed his life confronting terrorists during the London Bridge attack, will be honoured this Saturday as Estepona names

21 May, 2026 @ 13:19

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Other News

New Andalucian townhouses development brings traditional charm to the heart of Estepona

A NEW development in the centre of Estepona is giving classic Andalucian homes a fresh modern update while keeping the character of the old town

16 May, 2026 @ 17:15

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Property

Dangerous stretch of Estepona to Benahavis road to get safety boost with €1.3m lighting and pavement upgrade

A DANGEROUS stretch of the Benahavis road near Estepona is getting a major €1.3 million safety overhaul. The works affect a 2.3-kilometre section of the

7 May, 2026 @ 11:30

Estepona·Lead·Travel News

5 bedroom Finca/Country House for sale in Estepona with pool – € 995,000

This beautifully refurbished finca in Estepona combines traditional Andalusian charm with modern comfort and quality finishes. Set on a fully private and landscaped 5,260 m²

7 May, 2026 @ 11:01

Featured Property

WATCH: Firefighters called out as two camper vans burn to a crisp overnight in Spain’s Estepona

A PAIR of campervans in a Malaga town were fully scorched after a fire broke out earlier this week. Estepona residents received an early wake-up

3 May, 2026 @ 14:30

Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Fancy some ping pong? Estepona is installing eight ‘vandal-resistant’ table tennis tables around the town

CHANNEL your inner Marty Supreme with a Costa del Sol town’s newest promotion of free sports with several outdoor ping pong tables. Estepona city council

29 Apr, 2026 @ 12:20

Andalucia·Entertainment·Estepona·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sport

Life-saving expat who forced a footbridge over lethal Costa del Sol motorway is honoured four decades later

A BRITISH pensioner has been honoured at an A-7 motorway footbridge near Marbella after saving hundreds of lives by its construction. Her insistence to build

24 Apr, 2026 @ 10:01

Environment·Estepona·Lead

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

A WOMAN credited with prompting a life-saving pedestrian bridge on one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest roads will be honoured this month in Estepona.

19 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Travel News

Estepona details plans to complete last three segments of its Costa del Sol coastal path

Estepona has moved a step closer to completing its coastal corridor, with plans now drawn up for the final three sections. The town hall confirmed

10 Apr, 2026 @ 15:00

Costa del Sol·Environment·Estepona·Lead

Engines set to roar in Estepona as Peñas Blancas Hill Climb returns this weekend

THE roar of engines will take over Estepona this weekend for the 17th Peñas Blancas Hill Climb, bringing some of the best drivers in Spain

10 Apr, 2026 @ 09:30

Costa del Sol·Entertainment·Estepona·Lead

Estepona