Tourism
Benalmádena on 'right track' to attract more tourists from places as diverse as China and Poland
Hotels in the popular Costa del Sol resort have reported a whopping occupancy rate of 97.64% during the month of August
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Community spirit
Costa del Sol beach trips for those with reduced mobility: these are the volunteers who make it happen
This group in Benalmádena brings joy to the lives of over 40 people with reduced mobility every week, helping them to enjoy a morning of sun, sea and sand
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Sport
Around 300 swimmers expected to make a splash in Torremolinos sea race this weekend
Registration is still open for the last available places for the event, now in its 24th year
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Traditions
Brigitte Bardot takes centre stage in Torremolinos' San Miguel fair poster
The festivities, which run from 22 to 29 September, will be preceded by a large number of leisure activities
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Education
Benalmádena strengthens its ties with China with free language classes aimed at adults
The workshops will include basic conversation and an introduction to grammar and writing, alongside fun cultural activities such as cooking and calligraphy
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Sport
Torremolinos adds booming trend contest to its San Miguel fair sports agenda
The event will be held on the athletics track of the municipal sports complex utilising a circuit composed of a series of obstacles that test elements of strength, skill and endurance
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112 incident
Firefighters release British child trapped on Costa del Sol fairground attraction
The boy's foot became stuck in the track on a children's ride in Benalmádena's harbour, but the story had a happy ending
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Festival
Torremolinos moves popular German beer festival to the beach this year
The Oktober Beach Fest, held on Playa Bajondillo from Thursday 5 until Sunday 8 September, will offer classic German cuisine and beer, as well as Bavarian music
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Tension in Torremolinos after homophobic attack outside bar
The manager of the premises has filed a complaint after a shocking incident on Saturday in which a scuffle broke out with a waiter
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Benalmádena gears up for handball season with new tournament
Five teams from the province of Malaga and one from Melilla will compete in the 'Maravillas Cup Turismo Costa del Sol’ at the Ramón Rico sports centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September
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Environment
Torremolinos raises awareness about the importance of glass recycling
In collaboration with Ecovidrio, the town hall has launched a three-phase initiative aimed at the local hospitality sector to determine how much is being recycled
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Costa del Sol
High turnout at weekend festivities in Benalmádena ‘exceeded all expectations’
The Arab souk and Argentinian Gaucho festival held in the Costa del Sol town were said to have been a “resounding success”
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Community spirit
Torremolinos announces 60% more funding for non-profit social organisations
The increase was announced by the town’s mayor, Margarita del Cid, who said the aid has risen from 40,000 euros in 2023 to 65,000 euros this year
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War declared in Benalmádena as pleasure boat companies lodge joint complaint against jet skis
Users of the personal watercraft are being accused of not respecting minimum safety distances and impeding the passage of boats, even darting in front of them "for fun"
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What to do
Benalmádena honours its Argentine residents with 'authentic' three-day festival this weekend
Organised by the town hall and Baobao Eventos, Fiesta Gaucha will offer grilled meats and wines from South America, along with folkloric music and traditional tango, Malambo and ballet dance shows