Spain is named Europe’s top retirement destination as British buyers return to the Costa del Sol

SPAIN has been ranked the number one retirement destination in Europe and third globally in the 2026 Global Retirement Report and Index, according to Global

9 Oct, 2026 @ 17:45

Andalucia·Brexit·Lead·Other News

British narco gang smashed on the Costa del Sol after police seize one tonne of cocaine and arsenal of weapons in Estepona

The Guardia Civil has busted a British narco gang that transported cocaine from the Costa del Sol to the UK.

6 Oct, 2026 @ 11:51

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

Costa del Sol hit by another shooting as gunman opens fire from moving car on AP-7 near Estepona

Shots were fired at around 12.40am from an Audi car in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the 112 emergency hotline

4 Oct, 2026 @ 13:18

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

Body in wetsuit and rubber ring is pulled from the Estepona coast – the fourth discovered on the Costa del Sol in just a month

It was discovered around 14km south-east of Estepona after a pleasure boat spotted it in the water on Tuesday evening.

1 Oct, 2026 @ 12:30

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

Orihuela Costa in Alicante on the Costa Blanca

Three Brits arrested in Costa Blanca town over ‘gangland shooting’ of Lithuanian man 300 miles away in Estepona

The victim, from Lithuania, survived multiple wounds to his chest and legs after being shot behind a car park near an Estepona chiringuito.

26 Sep, 2026 @ 11:29

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

Residents in Marbella or Estepona will now be able to buy a single ticket to travel to Barcelona

Marbella and Estepona launch new daily one-ticket trip to Barcelona – but journey takes a gruelling 10 hours

THE main selling point is simplicity, with Renfe selling the bus and train together rather than requiring passengers to book each leg separately.

22 Sep, 2026 @ 13:15

Barcelona·Estepona·Lead·Marbella·Travel News

Estepona and its mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano

The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes

ESTEPONA residents are set to benefit from more than €7 million in tax cuts – even as the town’s mayor faces an ongoing corruption investigation.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 16:10

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Politics

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

Estepona

Spain is named Europe’s top retirement destination as British buyers return to the Costa del Sol

British narco gang smashed on the Costa del Sol after police seize one tonne of cocaine and arsenal of weapons in Estepona

Costa del Sol hit by another shooting as gunman opens fire from moving car on AP-7 near Estepona

Body in wetsuit and rubber ring is pulled from the Estepona coast – the fourth discovered on the Costa del Sol in just a month

Three Brits arrested in Costa Blanca town over ‘gangland shooting’ of Lithuanian man 300 miles away in Estepona

Marbella and Estepona launch new daily one-ticket trip to Barcelona – but journey takes a gruelling 10 hours

The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swede, 18, held over murder of Marbella plastic surgeon is latest horrifying case of online gangs recruiting teenage hitmen in Spain

Spain is named Europe’s top retirement destination as British buyers return to the Costa del Sol

Alicante airport to lose Eindhoven and Bremen flights as Ryanair abandons the German city

Spain’s ‘Walter White’ arrested after cops seize 16 kilos of cocaine in a Granada drug laboratory

Bus passengers on the Alicante-Torrevieja line up in arms over poor service that Avanza insists is ‘optimal’

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