Malaga - Costa del Sol

Controversial Spanish writer Antonio Gala dies after long fight against cancer

The sharp-tongued 92-year-old, who had lived for many years in Malaga province, had said many times that he was not afraid of death, seeing as he had been officially pronounced dead on two previous occasions in the past

THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME

Casarabonela: a name reflecting years of occupation

Casarabonela is thought to come from the Arabic translation of the Roman name Castra Vinaria, highlighting the mixed heritage of the town

Local elections 2023

'I am very enthusiastic to welcome new neighbours into our village'

Although Michelle Dimmick was only involved in local politics in the UK in “a supportive way”, she is hopeful of being elected, but said she “never takes anything as a given”

Leading experts to study rockfall and landslide risks at Malaga’s Caminito del Rey tourist attraction

The main objective of the project is to identify which sections of the suspended walkway attraction are most exposed to danger and in the process make it one of the safest gorge trails in the world

Blaze breaks out after lightning bolt strikes house in Carratraca

The property was not occupied at the time and, although emergency services were quickly on the scene, the fire caused considerable damage to the living room

England to Casarabonela by bike

British cycling enthusiasts Ian Parr and Ian Magill recently achieved their goal of pedalling to their second homes in the south of Spain: 2,500 kilometres in 30 days

Alhaurín de la Torre expands its fairground to allow ‘greater comfort’ for visitors

The works include the improvement of the entire area and the creation of a new public square in preparation for the festivities in honour of San Juan in June

Students from five European countries participate in Sun and More project in Malaga's Guadalhorce valley

25 young people from Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Italy and Ukraine will participate in the initiative, with the aim of promoting care for the environment through renewable energy

Alhaurín de la Torre marks 50th anniversary of iconic image

The brotherhood that maintains the Virgin of Sorrows, the work of Malaga sculptor Pedro Pérez Hidalgo, has organised a series of activities that will culminate with a unique procession in September

The tragic coincidences of head-on car crash that left two young women dead on A-355 in Coín

The victims were both born in 1996, both of Ecuadorian origin with Spanish nationality who even lived in the same town in Malaga's Guadalhorce valley