Business
Benalmádena launches shop local initiative with the chance of winning cash
The campaign designed to support small businesses will be held in what is known as the 'open shopping centre' in Arroyo de la Miel
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Entertainment
Costa del Sol filmmaker seeks Spanish locals and 'guiri' foreign extras for comedy about the Torremolinos of the 1960s
In the case of foreigners, it is specified that people with Nordic, Swedish, British or German nationality will be considered for the roles
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Property
The 'nightmare' of living with tourist flats on the Costa del Sol
Residents in the Azahar development in Playamar describe a daily life marked by noise, parties and threats that make normal life "impossible"
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Conservation
Penguin chicks hatch on the Costa as part of conservation project unique in Andalucía
Staff at Selwo Marina in Benalmádena have been celebrating the arrival of Opi and Rico this summer
Lorena Ciz | -
Education
One-million-euro renovation of Benalmádena library almost complete
During a visit to the upgrade project, the town’s mayor highlighted the impact it will have on the 1,000 users that visit the Arroyo de la Miel library each day
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Property
Foundation stone laid for Oceanika flex-living complex in Torremolinos
The official ceremony was held on the plot of land where the recently demolished Hotel Los Álamos once stood, and where the new 180-apartment complex for digital nomads will be constructed
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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
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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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
José Rodríguez Cámara | -
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