Local history
Robert Edwards has co-written a book with author Paul Bradley about his family's decision to sell up in the UK and open the Fontainebleau on the Costa del Sol
Motorsport
The driver from Alozaina, junior champion of Andalucía, has made her mark in racing while juggling her passion with her job as a nursing assistant
Community spirit
Only people over 30 years of age, with a vocation to serve and who hold relevant positions in society, can join. SUR recently attended one of its weekly meetings
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Mohamed Ashmawi bought a residence in Marbella in 1981 and his yacht, the Neeveen, was moored at Puerto Banús, where his legendary parties were held
In The Frame
Malaga-based Ella Ray has been performing live since she hijacked her dad's guitar lessons aged nine. Now she has released her first single...
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The renowned Danish author arrived in Malaga in 1862 and was immediately captivated by its luminosity, sights, smells and sounds
The American writer's works attracted a steady flow of curious travellers who came in search of the mystical paradise which he described with his masterful narration
In the frame
Bridget Peirson-Davis is a classically trained singer who has recently moved to the town where she has already been asked to perform
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
The Scottish-born actress and her American husband found their haven in the hilltop Rio Real Golf development, one of the most peaceful estates in Marbella
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
His father was Edward Neville Riddlesdale, an English engineer who was director of the family company, Julius G. Neville & Co., in Spain
In the frame
Moving to Spain allowed Mark Dickens to develop the ideas he'd been saving up but not had time to do anything about in the UK
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