Costa del Sol
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The Costa del Sol is a section of Spain that spans from Malaga to Cadiz. Since the 1920s it had been a popular area with tourists from Spain and earned its international acclaim in the 1950s. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source on the Costa del Sol, covering Estepona, Marbella, Mijas and Malaga breaking news.
A €10 ticket could win you a house in Málaga, but there is a costly catch
For less than the cost of dinner, residents in Spain can enter a draw for one of two newly built homes near Ronda. But anyone...
Start of improvements on Costa del Sol commuter train line
Renfe has set aside €1,200,000 to work on improving five stations on the C1 Cercanías line from Malaga, including Plaza Mayor, Victoria Kent, Malaga Centro...
Big change for Malaga property owners as tourist apartment and hotel ban gets final approval
Malaga City Council has confirmed one of the city’s biggest housing reforms in years, approving new planning rules that changes the future of tourist accommodation....
New Costa del Sol homes are selling before builders even break ground
Buyers searching in Marbella, Estepona, Mijas Costa and Fuengirola are finding some developments already 30 to 50 per cent reserved before construction starts. British purchasers...
Foam party to cool down San Pedro Alcantara this July
Families in San Pedro Alcantara have a cool new date for their summer diaries. Plaza de La Libertad will host a Children’s Foam Party on...
Major twist in Mijas hit and run case as detained man is released
The man detained in connection with the death of 17 year old Norwegian tourist Nikoline Piwoni Høie on the A7 near Mijas has been released...
Marbella’s dog friendly beaches for the summer, where to take your pup for a dip
As the sun continues to heat up even more, and our beloved pets don't get as much walk time as normal, they can long for...
La Sala’s famous Clubhouse launches stunning new Beer Garden with outdoor games and giant screens
Summer in Marbella just got a whole lot better with a brand-new outdoor destination designed perfectly for sports fans and socialising. The Clubhouse, a premier...
Malaga-Ronda motorway works underway, transforming regional links
Construction teams have finally begun work on the first section of the Malaga-Ronda motorway. This project will bring better connectivity across Malaga province and support...
Wildfire sparks major panic in Alhaurin el Grande as second helicopter deployed near stables and motorhomes
A rapidly developing wildfire emergency is unfolding in Alhaurin el Grande, with what appears to be two separate fire fronts burning in the area around...
Coin installs smart cameras in fight against fly-tipping and vandalism
Coin has decided to get tough on fly-tipping with an extensive network of surveillance cameras to sort out their problem of illegal waste dumping, vandalism,...
The July night on the Costa del Sol that belongs to its fishermen
Villas and beach clubs that have transformed the coastline may come and go, but every July, fishermen still carry their patron saint into the sea,...
A tin foil clue exposes a car theft gang operating in Costa del Sol
Guardia Civil officers in the Costa del Sol have dismantled an active, highly mobile criminal gang specialising in stealing valuable belongings from parked cars. Investigators...
Extra high-speed AVE trains laid on to increase Malaga-Madrid links from July 17
Those living across southern Spain will now be able to get easier and more frequent trips to the capital thanks to Renfe's latest upgrade on...