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Extreme heat warnings are mixed with storm and sea swell warnings today in south of Spain

Europa | Malaga

Thermometers may reach 40C in some parts of the Andalucía region this Monday

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Two-year-old girl dies after being electrocuted at a fairground in Spain

L. V. | Murcia

Three other children, aged 8, 11 and 12, were also treated after suffering electric shocks at the Alquerías fairgrounds in the Murcia region at the weekend

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Man crushed to death while tidying his storeroom on Costa del Sol

Juan Cano | Malaga

The alarm was raised by local residents because of the bad smell coming from the premises

A view from the stage of Tardeo Summer on 14 June at La Malagueta. Salvador Salas

Culture

Tardeo Summer in Malaga: how to successfully turn a concept into a music festival

Matías Stuber | Malaga

The idea of starting the party in the afternoon and finishing it late into the night went down a storm at the city's bullring, with thousands of people enjoying some of best local bands on the Costa del Sol - performing in Spanish and English

Tardeo Summer in Malaga, in pictures

Green light for urgent flood prevention work to Marbella's Río Verde

María Albarral | Marbella

Building where flats are available for both sale and rental.

Housing

Renting in Spain is already 60% more expensive than paying a mortgage

Clara Alba | Madrid

Photo of the elderly vigilante in Ciudad Real during the trial.

Crime

Crowdfunding campaign launched to help the elderly man who shot dead a burglar who broke into his home in Spain

J.M.L. | Ciudad Real

Goats climb mountain faces in the southern part of the Sierra Tejeda.

Hiking in Malaga

Dizzying trails in the land of the mountain goat: from El Saltillo to La Maroma

Javier Almellones | Sierra Tejeda

Passengers wait to check in their luggage at the airport.

Infrastructure

Malaga's mayor calls for 'maximum speed' for expansion of the airport

Pilar Martínez | Málaga

Boulevard where the N340 road used to run.

Urban planning

The metamorphosis that has made Estepona a benchmark on the Costa del Sol

Antonio M. Romero | Estepona

Estepona achieves zero debt and is set to lower property tax by 20% on average

Paleolithic paintings in Nerja Cave, part of the Unesco bid.

Unesco World Heritage

Malaga's caves launch joint bid for rock art to join Unesco's World Heritage List

Paco Griñán | Malaga

This route passes by some of the most spectacular spots of the Maro Cliffs. J. Amellones

Hiking in Malaga

A circular hike with idyllic coves, watchtowers and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea on the eastern Costa del Sol

Javier Almellones | Malaga

This route passes by the beaches of Cañuelo, La Doncella and Cantarriján and next to old buildings that once controlled the coast, although there are stretches that are not suitable for people who are afraid of heights

A doctor points to a mole on a patient's back.

Health

Skin cancer is on the rise in Malaga: these are the latest prevention recommendations from the experts

José Antonio Sau | Malaga

Dermatologists estimate that 6,000 basal cell and squamous cell tumours (the most common types) and 600 melanomas (the one with the highest mortality rate) are diagnosed each year in the province

Image of the jammer controls used by the alleged thieves to steal from tourists' cars.

Crime

Thieves who stole from tourists' vehicles ordered to stay away from Costa del Sol and Malaga province

Irene Quirante | Malaga

File photograph of intensive care unit patients in a Malaga hospital.

Health

Head of Junta admits 'Malaga is the province with the fewest beds and healthcare professionals per inhabitant in Andalucía'

José Antonio Sau | Malaga

Crime

Police intercept exchange and seize 4,000 packets of contraband tobacco in Malaga cemetery

Europa Press | Malaga

The scene at the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir shows the devasting effect.

Environment

Drought and disease wipe out thousands of pines in Malaga province

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Air travel

Unstoppable growth of Malaga Airport revealed in latest passenger stats with double the national growth

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Spanish government remains silent in response to Malaga Airport expansion plea but invests 3.2 billion in Barcelona-El Prat

Crime

Inmates caught red-handed after drone flies mobile phones and drugs into Malaga prison

María José Díaz Alcalá

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New 24-hour service will guarantee 'well-being and proper treatment of all animals in Mijas'

Leading architects join forces against plans for Marbella's Tiempo Libre leisure time residence

Benalmádena to be home to 196 'diverse' works by Picasso for next 20 years

Jet2.com launches flights between Malaga and Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Soroptimist International Costa del Sol hosts a fundraising dinner

Researchers at the Cuevade de los Toriles, in Carrizosa (Ciudad Real).

History

Hunting tools dating back more than 100,000 years found in Spain

J.M.L. | Ciudad Real

Atocha train station, the hub for commuter (Cercanías) and high-speed train services in Madrid.

Public transport

These are the changes to Spain's discounted public transport fare schemes that will come into effect on 1 July

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Retail

Zara finalises its 'Travel Mode' in Spain: from hotel deliveries to restaurant and museum advice

Clara Alba | Madrid

Top 50

Opinion

The Music Maker

Peter Edgerton

Every loser wins

The Euro Zone

Mark Nayler

The rest is history

The Bottom Line

Troy Nahumko

How pure is pure enough?

A look at La Liga

Rob Palmer

Overpaid and Over-played

Food & Drink

A.J. Linn

AI cheese

The Art Critic

Georgina Oliver

Arty tutti-frutti and Kandinsky sets the tone

Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Recreation of the future data centre project, designed by HCP. Sur

Technology

This is what the huge new data centre to be built in Malaga will look like

Jesús Hinojosa | Malaga

With a total investment of 279 million euros, it will play a key role due to its geographical location, as it will act as a gateway for data from southern Spain to the rest of the country and Europe

Team of lifeguards on the beaches of Casares.

Inclusive

New services launched for people with reduced mobility on beaches in Estepona and Casares

Emma Pérez-Romera | Estepona

Agriculture

Plans advance to promote Malaga province raisins by moving and modernising current museum

Eugenio Cabezas

Health and fitness

Costa del Sol town offers free beach yoga and pilates this summer

Jennie Rhodes | Vélez-Málaga

Alí on the balcony of the house of the family who took him and his mother in.

Health

Little Ali returns to Kenya after his life-saving heart operation in Malaga

Cristina Vallejo | Malaga

Crime

Four people arrested in Malaga's Guadalhorce valley after 360 kilos of hashish found hidden in lorry

Europa Press | Malaga

Crime

Marbella police seize 12,300 fake designer-brand goods from illegal street vendors

María Albarral | Marbella

Following a recent crackdown, a total of 125 crime reports were issued, mainly on the town's promenade and in the Virgen del Carmen, Puerto Banús and Cabopino marinas

Population

How many foreigners living in Malaga province have obtained Spanish nationality in the last decade and where are they from?

Cristina Vallejo | Malaga

Volunteers at Cudeca's charity shop in Estepona.

Community spirit

Cudeca calls for more volunteers on the Costa with launch of its summer campaign

SUR in English | Malaga

Archive image of the area where the 43-year-old Nerja resident fell last Thursday afternoon.

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Man rushed to Malaga hospital ICU after falling eight metres from viewpoint cliff on Costa del Sol

Eugenio Cabezas | Nerja

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The 200km/h car chase against the flow of traffic on the Costa del Sol that left four people dead, including one police officer

Juan Cano / María José Díaz Alcalá / Irene Quirante | Malaga

Thirteen pharmacy stores and two fire stations: the trail of the Bulgarian robbers involved in deadly A-7 motorway crash

The Love to Sing Choir in Estepona last week.

Community spirit

Choral group raises more essential funds for tackling mental illness on the Costa

Tony Bryant | Estepona

Spain

This is Tornado King, the new vertigo-inducing attraction at Water World water park. Water World

Leisure

The water park in Spain with a freefall drop attraction that's unique in Europe

Rocío Jiménez | Costa Brava

Tornado King, a ride which is only suitable for the brave, offers an adrenaline rush as it has two vertical walls along its route which allows thrill seekers to experience the sensation of zero gravity

Food and drink

Police seize more than 290,000 foodstuffs containing toxic fungi from establishments in Madrid

E. Gómez | Madrid

Travel

Spanish government brings back popular summer youth travel scheme with discounts of up to 90 per cent

Lucía Palacios | Madrid

The floods caused by the 'dana' in Spain's Valencia region left thousands of cars piled up and wrecked in the streets.

Climate change

Children in Spain will experience two to three times more natural disasters as their grandparents warn experts

Alfonso Torices | Madrid

File image of the Madrid metro in darkness during the electricity blackout.

Energy

Europe to fund Spain's electricity interconnection with France to help prevent major power outages

Lucía Palacios | Madrid

Sport

From left to right: Javier Medina, Ángel González and Alberto Aguilar. A. J. Guerrero

Football

End of an era at Antequera CF as head coach steps aside

Antonio J. Guerrero | Antequera

Javier Medina has parted ways with the club after three historic years: "It's difficult to find the motivation to go again"

Sheikh Al-Thani, right, alongside his sons.

Football

Spanish public prosecutor calls for 14 years in prison for ousted Malaga CF football club owner

Antonio Góngora | Malaga

Alcaraz hits the ground to celebrate the trophy-winning point.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz produces breathtaking comeback to triumph at Roland Garros

Enric Gardiner | Malaga

Sport

Inscriptions open for 'spectacular' night-time trail running race on Costa del Sol

SUR | Rincón de la Victoria

Dioni, Kevin, and Manu Molina during the last league match against Burgos.

Football

Trio of fan favourites allowed to leave Malaga CF on free transfers

Jorge Garrido | Malaga

Jiménez poses with the trophy and his trademark cigar.

Golf

Spain's Miguel Ángel Jiménez rolls back the years to win in Iowa golf thriller

N. Carmona / M. Rivas | Malaga

The International Business Guide 2025

Business

SUR in English hosts the 2025 Top International Business Guide and Awards ceremony on the Costa del Sol

Jennie Rhodes | Benalmádena

Business

These are the winners of the SUR in English Top International Business Guide Awards 2025

Jennie Rhodes | Benalmádena

Banks, financial services & insurance

Strong banks, the best guarantee for business growth

SUR | Malaga

Culture & leisure

New initiatives strengthen the Costa del Sol’s cultural and leisure offering as a major tourist destination

SUR | Malaga

Education & training

An education sector defined by academic excellence and diverse teaching models

SUR | Malaga

Professional advice

Lawyers, advisers, consultants and auditors: key allies for business development in Malaga

SUR | Malaga

Retail & distribution

Malaga's leading names in distribution flex their muscles

SUR

Ancillary services

Malaga finds a key ally for its tourism excellence in auxiliary services

SUR

Construction, real estate, architects & surveyors

Balancing supply and demand in the Malaga construction sector

SUR

Health & wellness

The healthcare sector, a key part of quality of life and care standards in Malaga

SUR

Andalucía

This interesting place, located in the province of Huelva, is visited by thousands of people every year. Andalucía.org

Nature

Europe's highest cliff of its type can be found in Andalucía and it's accessible via a wooden stairway with more than 200 steps

Alberto Flores | Almonte

Beach, nature and hiking lovers will enjoy this most exceptional route

Motoring

Junta will offer up to 9,000 euro incentive to offset purchase of hybrid or electric vehicles in Andalucía

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Wildlife

Imperial eagle success in Andalucía, now with double the population and 164 breeding pairs

José Luis Piedra | Seville

Lifestyle

Seven of the 'top ten' happiest towns in Spain are in Andalucía

Irene Cuenca | Seville

File image of tourists in Malaga city centre.

Tourism

Junta puts campaign to counter 'tourism phobia' in Andalucía's main holiday destinations out to tender

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Wildlife

Police in Spain rescue fox cub trapped on high-speed train line construction site

Nerea Escámez | Almeria

Gibraltar

EU Treaty

Deal 'doesn't change' UK or Spanish position on sovereignty

D. Hernández / SUR | Madrid / Malaga.

The future border agreement on the Rock will see Spanish guards carrying out checks at Gibraltar Airport as well as Gibraltarian officials

Post-Brexit

UK, EU, Spain and Gibraltar close a historic deal over the Rock's border controls

Europa Press | Brussels

Health

New online physiotherapy resource on the Rock

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Tourism

AITO members experience Gibraltar’s unique attractions at ‘famference’

SUR in English | Gibraltar

The white orca gladis - the one behind the first attack in 2020 - in the top of the photo.

Nature

Why have there been fewer killer whale 'attacks' on sailboats in the Strait of Gibraltar recently?

Jon Garay | Madrid

Art and culture

Portrait of renowned Gibraltar photographer Johnny Bugeja wins competition

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Lifestyle

Santiago Segura arrived in Malaga last year and has already left his mark on the local music scene. SUR

In the frame

The musician seeking 'alternative opportunities' on the Costa del Sol

Tony Bryant | Malaga

Santiago 'Santy' Segura arrived in Malaga from Ecuador in March 2024 to "open myself up to new experiences"

Gardening

Recommended for your garden in southern Spain: African tulip tree

Denise Bush | Mlaaga

Bryan Adams performs in the Cortijo de Torres municipal auditorium in Malaga city.

Music

Bryan Adams rocks Malaga concert: like bathing in the fountain of eternal youth

Matías Stuber | Malaga

Travel

EU agrees to raise flight delay time before passengers are entitled to compensation

E. M. | Madrid

Food and drink

It's official... this is the best cocktail available along the length of the Costa del Sol

Paloma Cremades | Benalmádena

Hélène Mostertman took over Vino Mío last year.

'My wine' for 'your wine' - Dutch business owner switches Malaga restaurant Vino Mío for shop Vino Tuyo

Juan Soto | Malaga

Health

These are the walk-in tests available at many pharmacies across Malaga province

José Antonio Sau | Malaga

The local college of pharmacists has said that its professionals can help reduce the saturation of the public health system

Iñigo, admitted to Txagorritxu hospital, receives a visit from his dog Vera in the presence of Puri, the orderly.

Health

The healthcare facility in Spain's Basque Country that allows pet dogs to visit their hospitalised owners

Sara López de Pariza | Basque Country

Health

Smoking ban on bar terraces and other public spaces in Spain edges closer

Europa Press | Madrid

Health

These are the symptoms of the new Covid variant that has arrived in Spain and is worrying the World Health Organization

Sara Bárcena Hernández | Granada

Health

Eight common movements and gestures that can break our bodies

Solange Vázquez | Madrid

Michel Jorquera, founder of Testeavida, shows the test that will be sold in pharmacies.

Health

Pharmacies to sell test for early detection of prostate cancer thanks to company born at Malaga university

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

What To Do

Pitingo is performing at Noches de Verano in Rincón. SUR

Enjoy a summer of culture in Rincón de la Victoria

Jennie Rhodes. | Rincón de la Victoria.

Noches de Verano offers music, comedy and theatre, as well as special events for children and teenagers

José Mercé will return to the Torre del Cante festival this year.

Flamenco

Flamenco heavyweights come together for annual festival

Tony Bryant | Alhaurín de la Torre.

What to do

From Bryan Adams to Jennifer Lopez: a must-see guide to summer concerts along the Costa del Sol

Regina Sotorrío | Malaga

The TAPAS choir will celebrate its 21st birthday in July. (File image).

Community spirit

TAPAS choir gears up for 21st anniversary concert and tickets are now available

Tony Bryant

The Marenostrum 2025 festival events kicked off last weekend.

Concerts

Rock, pop and alternative rockers head to Fuengirola's Sohail Castle

Tony Bryant | Fuengirola