Malaga - Costa del Sol

Demographics

Mijas, Alhaurín de la Torre, Cártama and Casares: Malaga's new population nuclei

Many municipalities in the interior of the province are gaining residents from other parts of Spain, in contrast to the losses coastal towns are suffering

Marbella activates lifeguard service on beaches for the 2026 season

The council is extending the opening hours and coverage of a unit that will have more than 50 staff in the summer

Marbella Local Police will continue to monitor victims of gender violence

The town hall approves the renewal of the VioGén agreement with the National Police, which strengthens collaboration in this area

Environment

Malaga fights climate change with annual reforestation campaigns

The city council has announced that all residents can participate in a survey that asks them to propose future actions for their neighbourhoods

Tourism

Five plans in Malaga's countryside as alternative to Holy Week processions

There are various ways to enjoy the province during the holidays: from artistic villages to routes through Spanish fir forests

Traffic

Malaga traffic returns to usual Holy Week detours after water supply breakdown repair

The connection towards the city centre from Camino Nuevo to the Santuario reopens to facilitate bus and car journeys during the processions

Tourism

Malaga megayacht marina at maximum capacity thanks to Holy Week fame

Pier one is currently housing five large yachts, several of them with owners and guests on board

Torremolinos activates a contract for its plan against West Nile Virus

The municipality is at a medium risk level, according to the regional government's monitoring network

Holy Week 2026

Malaga Holy Week: when to watch parachute jump display on Wednesday

The parachute brigade has not been able to perform the jump since 2019 due to weather conditions

Drug-trafficking

Malaga-based 'tunnel boss' manages drug-trafficking network 19 metres underground in Ceuta

The police have identified the main leaders of the organisation, which is believed to have smuggled tonnes of hashish through the tunnel over a decade