Trail running
Javier Losada is one of only two people from Spain to complete one of the most demanding races in the world in 2024, and the other was also from the Costa del Sol
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The Brit was a key figure in Andalucía's mining boom and even attracted the attention of the Pope
In the frame
Dubravka Jovanovic started war reporting by chance and went on to win Emmys for her work; now she tours some of the world's most interesting embassies from her home in Malaga
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The actress stayed in Torremolinos for the filming of Les Bijoutiers du Clair de Lune which was directed by her then husband Roger Vadim
Film
The Paris-born actress and star of films like The English Patient, Chocolat and The Lovers of Pont-Neuf will be the big star gracing the stage at the 30th edition of the Málaga Festival de Cine Francés
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
There is a street named after the painter in Macharaviaya as well as an exhibition space in a primary school and an artists' association
Foreign Influencers in Southern Spain
The British musician was honoured after a petition was signed by 2,000 residents of Granada, where The Clash frontman became a frequent visitor
In the frame
The internationally acclaimed pianist has been based in Malaga since 2011 where he coaches professional singers and composes his own work
Community spirit
Helen Oldfield, 94, who has raised thousands of euros for local animal charities, has returned to the UK due to ill health
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
An Irish Briton of noble descent, Boyd joined the failed plot in 1831 to end the reign of Ferdinand VII and is now buried in the English Cemetery in Malaga
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British author Karen Brady, who has lived in Spain for six years, says she is "literally living the dream" on the coast
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
From competing in the Olympics to funding military hospitals, this is Laan's legacy in Spain
In the frame
At 17 years of age, he is returning for the third consecutive year to Nasa's Space Camp for young people in Huntsville in the USA
In the frame
Nick Foster's career has taken him from the corridors of power in Brussels, to Brazil and Ireland to investigate murders
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Reverend William Small is participating in 11 competitions along the coast until October in order to "keep the chaplaincy afloat"