Crime
The extra security presence will reinforce the National and Local Police nighttime surveillance of the vulnerable areas as the town's tourist population rockets during the busiest months on the Costa del Sol
Culture
The story began in 2009 and the building, which had an investment of seven million euros from the municipal coffers, still lies empty and is slowing falling into disrepair
Drought crisis
According to a statement released by the council on 31 May, from June to the end of September, “the use of water is authorised to clean the streets using low-consumption pressure-cleaning machines”
EU elections 2024
Speaking in Benalmádena on Wednesday evening, the Spanish prime minister called for a “mass vote of progressive, pro-Europe people so that clean politics can defeat the dirty tactics of opposition parties”
World Environment Day 2024
A series of interactive initiatives that focus on recycling, efficiency in the use of water, the polluting effect of waste, biodiversity and climate change will be held in Plaza Adolfo Suárez
Heritage
The 16th century Christian defence tower in Torremuelle, declared an asset of cultural interest (BIC), is one of three in the Costa del Sol resort
Courts
The Mississippi River vessel has been deteriorating half-sunk in the port for five years but, during its time in the port, it has been a nightclub, restaurant and even a clandestine hostess club
Feature
It was the first amusement park to be created in Spain and has been closed for four years, although it remains 'in good shape' thanks to the efforts of its workers. Now it awaits a new opportunity...
Events
A star-studded line-up of cosplayers, illustrators, actors, artists and directors has been announced as huge crowds are expected to turn out in Torremolinos
112 incident
The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition with several stab wounds and a severed femoral vein following the violent attack in Benalmádena
Town planning
The former socialist council reduced the Torremolinos-bound carriageway of Avenida Antonio Machado to one lane in 2021, a decision that was condemned by drivers who regularly used the thoroughfare
Leisure
Closed for four years, Banlmádena mayor Juan Antonio Lara has revealed that there are “many” companies that have shown interest in the popular leisure attraction
Missing person
The teenager was last seen on 10 May in Torremolinos
Costa del Sol
This main thoroughfare of the Costa del Sol has been losing the palm trees that gave rise to its name for years, but now there is a mission to replace them
The town hall marked the anniversary of the death of Isabel Manoja, one of the most outstanding women in the recent history of the town, by placing a bouquet of flowers on her bronze sculpture, which is located in the avenue which also bears her name