Culture
Costa del Sol town will stage its 46th cultural week between 25 April and 4 May
The packed event programme will bring together almost 40 activities including music, theatre, literature, folklore, sport and painting
SUR
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World Cubing Association
Young speedcubers from around world compete in Malaga competition
The event was held in La Viñuela in honour of 14-year-old Owen Pérez Hinderstein from Malaga, a talented cuber who died suddenly last year
Jennie Rhodes | -
Heritage
Plans to open Costa del Sol castle to the public advance
A report has been approved which gives details of the project to convert the old castle in Torre del Mar into a visitor centre
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Water crisis
Costa del Sol residents reject plans for private desalination plant
People in Torre del Mar have presented objections to the Junta de Andalucía highlighting the environmental and social impact of the facility and have called on the central government to speed up the construction of the planned publicly funded plant
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Art and culture
Finnish theatre professionals to take part in cultural exchange in Malaga province
The group from Valkeakoski in Finland will be in Riogordo as part of a European Erasmus+ learning mobility programme and they will give a performance in the town
Jennie Rhodes |
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Sport
Plans advance for new swimming pool and sports pavilion in Costa del Sol town
The town hall is in the process of acquiring land in Torrox Costa and has also published a guide to the sports facilities and events in the area for 2025
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Beaches
Lifeguard service starts in time for Easter in Costa del Sol town
The service will operate on the 22 kilometres of beaches along the municipality's coastline from 12pm until 8pm
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Tourism
Tourist train starts season in Costa del Sol town
The popular service which allows visitors to enjoy a comprehensive view of the historical and cultural heritage of the area will commence on Wednesday 16 April
José Rodríguez Cámara | -
Health
Spanish cancer association unveils new HQ in eastern Costa del Sol town
The AECC's new premises in Nerja will officially open on 9 May
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Semana Santa 2025
Holy Week image destroyed by fire on Costa del Sol takes to the streets again
Vélez-Málaga's Our Lady of Rocío caught fire during the processions in 2023 when a candle fell onto her mantle
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Crime
Crackdown on contraband tobacco on the Costa: almost 38,000 packets seized after van stopped on A-7 motorway
The counterfeit products, worth close to 250,000 euros, were being transported in a vehicle that impersonated a well-known delivery company
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Finance
Eastern Costa del Sol town reduces IBI property tax to compensate for Spain's new rubbish tax
The mayor told SUR that she didn't know how much the rebate would be but that the town hall is working on a "package of discounts for both families and businesses"
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Health
Eastern Costa del Sol town starts petition to call for improved public health care
Stands are being set up in different points throughout Rincón de la Victoria for residents to find out more about the proposals and add their signature
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Food and drink
Malaga village celebrates 60 years of olive oil production
La Viñuela in the Axarquía is holding its first 'miller's day' on Saturday 12 April, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the opening of Los Romanes olive oil cooperative
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Tourism
Plans to attract more tourists to historic centre of Costa del Sol town
The local council has been improving La Villa, which is the oldest part of the area, to put it on the map for visitors
Eugenio Cabezas |