112 incident
Overturned lorry on Costa del Sol motorway causes traffic chaos
The latest incident led to long tailbacks on the AP-7 motorway this Thursday morning due to drivers "rubber-necking"
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Heritage
Work on Casa de María Barrabino in Torremolinos is 50% complete, but project must be finished before March 2026 to receive EU aid
The 2.5-million-euro restoration budget includes the preservation of original features, such as the Nolla ceramic mosaics and the frescoes as unique examples of 19th-century bourgeois architecture
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Transport
Old fire station to become new transport hub in Torremolinos
The Junta de Andalucía regional government is investing around 17 million euros in a number of infrastructure projects in the Costa del Sol town in the coming year
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Retail
Aldi announces opening date for its latest supermarket in Torremolinos
The German retail chain will launch its third store in the municipality on the 2,000-square-metre plot of the former Los Álamos hotel, next to where the Oceanika apartment complex is nearing completion
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Community spirit
Caring Costa residents launch new Christmas present campaign for underprivileged children
The organisers are asking for donations to be left in two Torremolinos bars before 22 December
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What to do
International dog show returns to Torremolinos this weekend
This free event, which last year attracted over 12,000 animal lovers, will bring together more than 1,700 dogs of 150 different breeds
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Traffic
Benalmádena is preparing definitive plans to transform marina for people on foot
The town hall says it will make "certain adjustments" in relation to this summer's successful pilot scheme, but will refine them together with local residents and business owners
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Crime
Police investigate suspected homophobic attack in Torremolinos
Locals have called for more security resources in the popular La Nogalera district, which is an area with a lot of nighttime activity
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What to do
Torremolinos music school ends season with series of free performances
Students and teachers from the EMM will perform several concerts over the coming weeks, including two festive performances in the lead up to Christmas
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Courts
Spanish karate federation initiates private prosecution against former national coach investigated for child abuse in Torremolinos
The case, which is in the pre-trial phase, focuses on offences of sexual assault allegedly committed against pupils between the ages of seven and 16
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Environment
Torremolinos launches preventative campaign against processionary caterpillar infestation
The council said that the control of the pest is a priority to ensure the safety of local residents and their pets from the potentially deadly insects
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Food and drink
Torremolinos gets creative with local specialities during its popular tapas route
More than 30 bars and restaurants are taking part in the culinary initiative between 14 and 23 November
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World Travel Market 2025
British tourists holidaying in Torremolinos now exceed one million overnight stays
The town hall has highlighted that almost 20% of UK tourists who travel to the Costa del Sol choose this popular holiday resort
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This is how the iconic Englishman's castle in Torremolinos will be honoured
A contractor has been found for the more than 60,000-euro municipal Castillo del Inglés gazebo project, which is being funded by the Junta de Andalucía regional government
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What to do
Stories About Benahavis cultural programme will conclude with talk by local media coach
Why History is Good for You will explore “the stories that define us, both individually and collectively”