Holy Week 2026
Malaga police turn blind eye to folding chair breaches during Holy Week
The security councillor has announced that they will only sanction those who block access to commercial premises and buildings
Jesús Hinojosa
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Housing
Malaga raises requirements for access to social housing
The city council plans to increase the number of years residents will need to have been registered in the city to be able to apply for subsidised housing
Pilar R. Quirós | -
Tourism
Marbella breaks its all-time record for tourism employment in February
Hotels in this Costa del Sol town employed 2,990 staff last month, more than 200 above the 2025 figure, and registered nearly 32,000 visitors, with their average stay extending to 2.87 nights
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Water welfare
Malaga reservoirs reach all-time high ahead of peak demand season
Despite having drained the amount of water equivalent to four-year demand, runoffs keep increasing provincial reserves
Chus Heredia | -
Culture
Andalusian culture department expands workforce following architects' criticism
The professional association of architects recently criticised the regional government for long reform and construction processing delays
Matías Stuber |
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Flood damage
Torrox town hall calls on regional and central governments for flood aid
The damage caused by the storms that battered large parts of the Andalusian coast in winter is estimated at nearly 200,000 euros in the eastern Costa del Sol town, primarily along the coast and on the agricultural road network
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Housing
Malaga housing: prices in Teatinos district start resembling those in high-cost Este district
The price per square metre in the Costa del Sol capital has been rising by more than 10% on average for eleven consecutive years
Cristina Vallejo | -
Tourism
Marbella Ábalos holiday villa and adjoining strip club give way to hotel
The villa became famous after the Guardia Civil reported that the former Minister of Public Works had stayed there for free during the pandemic
José Carlos García | -
Nature
Estepona Orchidarium wins second prize at world-leading event for orchid lovers in Germany
The orchid house and botanical park in this Costa del Sol town has also been selected as one of the four elite orchid trails worth experiencing in Andalucía from 30 March to 6 April
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
Complex heart rhythm disorders treated by internationally recognised specialists
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Economy
Malaga's 2025 Holy Week generated more than 320 million euros, almost 20% less than in 2023
The chair of religious brotherhood studies attributes the decline to the drop in visitors after the initial post-pandemic tourist boom
José Antonio Sau | -
112 incident
Malaga 112: burning vehicle forces closure of A-7 motorway lane near Benalmádena
The incident caused a five-kilometre traffic jam in the direction of Mijas
Enrique Miranda | -
Weather
Malaga enjoys sun and warm weather during Holy Week
Maximum temperatures in the Costa del Sol capital will reach 25-26C on Thursday and Friday, with minimum temperatures also on the rise
Ignacio Lilla | -
Water
Tropical fruit growers call on authorities to speed up Axarquía desalination plant
The sector is demanding a comprehensive water plan and has warned that the current infrastructure is insufficient
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Community spirit
Birds, bats and beasties gain a helping hand in this inland Malaga town
Learning in nature: pupils from Huerta Alta secondary school in Alhaurin de la Torre join in on a reforestation day in the Sierra Llana mountain range
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Animals
Fuengirola to host 15th canine day event in support of charity programme
Held in the grounds of the Costa del Sol town’s castle on Sunday 12 April, the event offers a wide range of attractions for pet owners that promote responsible ownership