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Brit tourist’s life is saved by his quick-thinking wife and Costa del Sol property owner after heart attack shock in rural Frigiliana

A BRITISH tourist was saved from the brink of death after his wife and a Costa del Sol property owner stepped in when he suffered

13 Aug, 2026 @ 11:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

The countdown begins for Ronda’s iconic 101 Legion race: Timetable and Interesting facts

These are the 10 happiest towns in Spain, according to a poll – and half of them are in Andalucia

A POLL has revealed the 10 happiest towns in Spain, and half of them are in Andalucia. A study asked locals to rank their ‘well-being,

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:26

Andalucia·Lead

Marbella and Nerja among Spain’s ‘Black Flag’ coastal pollution hotspots, activists say

DOZENS of Spanish beaches, including two in Malaga province, are blighted by pollution and environmental degradation, campaigners have warned. In its annual ‘Black Flags’ report,

2 Jul, 2026 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead

Ex-prisoner dies in horror Costa del Sol crash after stolen car runs out of fuel on A-7 motorway and a lorry smashes into him

AN ex-prisoner has died in a horror smash with a lorry on the Costa del Sol after a stolen car he was driving ran out

16 Apr, 2026 @ 13:31

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Body of missing British tourist, 79, discovered on the Costa del Sol after week-long search

A WEEK-LONG search for a British tourist who went missing while holidaying on the Costa del Sol has ended in tragedy. Iain Stanley, 79, was

19 Feb, 2026 @ 15:21

Costa del Sol·Lead

MISSING: Fears growing over British tourist, 79, who disappeared while holidaying on Spain’s Costa del Sol

CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a British tourist who went missing while holidaying on the Costa del Sol four days ago. Officers from

15 Feb, 2026 @ 15:26

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·National News

Home invasion crew nabbed after €200,000 loot bust on Costa del sol

A GANG behind a string of high-value home burglaries has been jailed after selling thousands of euros’ worth of stolen goods through a Malaga jewellery

2 Feb, 2026 @ 14:08

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

Spanish police renew appeal in search for missing British doctor on the Costa del Sol

SPANISH authorities have launched a renewed appeal for help in the search for a British doctor who went missing on the Costa del Sol two

27 Dec, 2025 @ 09:50

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

It's a family affair as Oasis Properties has grown from managing just a couple of homes to meeting 'all your property needs' in Spain's Nerja area

British holidaymaker dies on Spain’s Costa del Sol after ‘passing out while cycling with friends’

A BRITISH holidaymaker has died on the Costa del Sol after coming off his bike while cycling with friends. The unnamed 57-year-old tourist, so far

7 Nov, 2025 @ 10:24

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Body of elderly Brit, 88, found on Spain's Costa del Sol

Two young Irish tourists left with serious facial injuries after horrifying robbery on Spain’s Costa del Sol

TWO young Irish tourists have been left in hospital with serious facial injuries after falling victim to a violent robbery on the Costa del Sol.

4 Aug, 2025 @ 14:44

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Body of elderly Brit, 88, found on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE body of a British expat reported missing in Nerja on July 22 was found by hikers the following day. Vic Ashworth was a renowned

30 Jul, 2025 @ 11:45

Costa del Sol·Lead

Keep the stress at bay: Casa Direct has the knowledge and experience to guide you through buying or selling a property in Spain

IN the competitive world of real estate, few agencies stand out as clearly as Casa Direct. With a reputation built on trust, professionalism, and a

4 Oct, 2024 @ 10:09

Andalucia·Other News·Property·Sponsored

Irish tourist, 29, suffers serious burns during freak accident at her friend’s wedding on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN Irish tourist has been hospitalised after suffering serious burns following a freak accident at her friend’s wedding on the Costa del Sol last week.

25 Sep, 2024 @ 17:44

Costa del Sol·Lead

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French tourist, 74, dies while swimming off popular beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A FRENCH tourist has died after being pulled from the sea on the Costa del Sol. The 74-year-old was seen floating in the water off

11 Sep, 2024 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Body of a man is found on a popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Police are working to identify him

THE BODY of a clothed man was discovered on a Costa del Sol beach on Monday evening. A passer-by on Nerja’s Playa del Carabeillo spotted

27 Aug, 2024 @ 11:05

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

These are the Malaga towns most overwhelmed by tourists – and they’re not Marbella or Estepona

A STUDY by a website specialising in vacation rentals has identified the municipalities in Spain that are most at risk from overcrowding by tourists, and

9 Aug, 2024 @ 11:51

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Nerja with pool garage – € 290,000

Apartment Nerja, Málaga 2 beds 1 baths € 290,000 Discover this fantastic two-bedroom apartment, an excellent investment opportunity with a proven track record

30 Jul, 2024 @ 13:05

Featured Property

Watch: Dramatic moment Scottish fugitive wanted for sex crimes is arrested while using outdoor gym on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A SCOTTISH fugitive wanted for sex crimes in the UK has been arrested while using an outdoor gym on the Costa del Sol. James Clacher,

4 Jul, 2024 @ 12:41

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

British coach of Malaga City football club is forced to quit over post-Brexit visa delays: Steven Caulker ‘frustrated’ after ‘getting no updates for months’

THE former England international and Liverpool centre-back Steven Caulker has been forced to resign from his role as player-manager at FC Malaga City after ‘running

2 May, 2024 @ 12:53

Lead·Malaga·Politics·Sport

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m a British expat and started my own football club in Spain…we’ve rocketed through the leagues and now we’re playing at a national level – this is our winning formula’

SEAMLESSLY switching between fluent Spanish and English, George Jermy barks orders to his players on a sun-drenched training ground on the Costa del Sol. Whilst

15 Apr, 2024 @ 20:00

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Malaga·Sport

These are the two ‘happiest’ towns in Spain, according to study – and they’re both in Malaga

MALAGA is home to two of the happiest towns in Spain, according to a new study. READ MORE: Britain is a much happier country than

22 Mar, 2024 @ 10:29

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Train from Nerja to Algeciras? Local leaders call on Government of Spain to initiate ambitious project

LOCAL leaders have called on the Spanish Government to initiate an ambitious rail project from Nerja to Algeciras. Axarquia council have unanimously voted for two

21 Mar, 2024 @ 10:09

Andalucia·Cadiz·Malaga·Marbella

2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Nerja with pool – € 310,000

Penthouse Nerja, Málaga 2 beds 1 baths € 310,000 Penthouse in Nerja with 2 bedrooms, in the center, with a large solarium with

19 Mar, 2024 @ 11:05

Featured Property

Aldi to open a new store in this British expat hotspot on Spain’s Costa del Sol next month

A NEW Aldi store is arriving to a British expat hotspot on the Costa del Sol. It will be the budget supermarket’s 100th store in

28 Feb, 2024 @ 12:15

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Lead·Other News

EXCLUSIVE: Young British TikToker reveals why she LOVES living on Spain’s Costa del Sol – and how returning to the UK gives her a ‘reverse culture shock’

A YOUNG British TikToker has gone viral after revealing why she loves living on the Costa del Sol, saying she would ‘never’ move back to

9 Feb, 2024 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Nerja with pool – € 492,000

Villa Nerja, Málaga 4 beds 4 baths € 492,000 Detached villa boasting a private swimming pool in the highly sought-after Chimenea area, situated

25 Jan, 2024 @ 11:04

Featured Property

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Brit tourist’s life is saved by his quick-thinking wife and Costa del Sol property owner after heart attack shock in rural Frigiliana

These are the 10 happiest towns in Spain, according to a poll – and half of them are in Andalucia

Marbella and Nerja among Spain’s ‘Black Flag’ coastal pollution hotspots, activists say

Ex-prisoner dies in horror Costa del Sol crash after stolen car runs out of fuel on A-7 motorway and a lorry smashes into him

Body of missing British tourist, 79, discovered on the Costa del Sol after week-long search

MISSING: Fears growing over British tourist, 79, who disappeared while holidaying on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Home invasion crew nabbed after €200,000 loot bust on Costa del sol

Spanish police renew appeal in search for missing British doctor on the Costa del Sol

British holidaymaker dies on Spain’s Costa del Sol after ‘passing out while cycling with friends’

Two young Irish tourists left with serious facial injuries after horrifying robbery on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Body of elderly Brit, 88, found on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Keep the stress at bay: Casa Direct has the knowledge and experience to guide you through buying or selling a property in Spain

Irish tourist, 29, suffers serious burns during freak accident at her friend’s wedding on Spain’s Costa del Sol

French tourist, 74, dies while swimming off popular beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Body of a man is found on a popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Police are working to identify him

These are the Malaga towns most overwhelmed by tourists – and they’re not Marbella or Estepona

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Nerja with pool garage – € 290,000

Watch: Dramatic moment Scottish fugitive wanted for sex crimes is arrested while using outdoor gym on Spain’s Costa del Sol

British coach of Malaga City football club is forced to quit over post-Brexit visa delays: Steven Caulker ‘frustrated’ after ‘getting no updates for months’

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m a British expat and started my own football club in Spain…we’ve rocketed through the leagues and now we’re playing at a national level – this is our winning formula’

These are the two ‘happiest’ towns in Spain, according to study – and they’re both in Malaga

Train from Nerja to Algeciras? Local leaders call on Government of Spain to initiate ambitious project

2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Nerja with pool – € 310,000

Aldi to open a new store in this British expat hotspot on Spain’s Costa del Sol next month

EXCLUSIVE: Young British TikToker reveals why she LOVES living on Spain’s Costa del Sol – and how returning to the UK gives her a ‘reverse culture shock’

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Nerja with pool – € 492,000

Spain-based ex-modelling boss and ‘Epstein associate’ is accused of rape and human trafficking by six women

Tragedy for animal lovers as tuna is found dead off the coast of Marbella just days after beachgoers rescued one that came to shore

Spain gives ageing nuclear plant three-year extension as Middle East crisis rattles energy markets

Manchester City’s Rodri takes Ryanair flight to Liverpool ahead of transfer speculation

Huge wildfire in northern Spain threatens historic monasteries known as ‘the cradle of Kingdom of Aragon’

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