Weather
Will the Costa del Sol live up to its name this Christmas week?
In the rest of Spain, from Thursday to Saturday a mass of cold air and a low to the west of the mainland will produce a new drop in temperatures, bringing snow to some areas
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Tourism
Rural lodgings across Malaga province are almost full for Christmas and New Year's Eve
Hotels on the Costa del Sol are also expecting high occupancy rates, driven by special celebration events offered by nearly half of these businesses
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Transport
Marbella promotes transport alternatives to private cars with 24m euro proposal
The town hall believes that the Albergue Africa mobility project will affect traffic in the Miraflores area "in a direct and significant way"
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112 incident
Residents take cover as youths armed with axes, curved swords and metal chains clash in Malaga neighbourhood
The National Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the brawl
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Water management
Malaga loses twice as much water as it needs due to lack of dam on Río Grande river
Up to 3,000 litres per second flow downstream of the Aljaima weir, which can only harness surface water, without the capacity to store it
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Tourism
Costa del Sol capital was second most popular hotel destination in Spain this year
The latest market report from Alianza Hotelera also points to Marbella as the location with the highest average price per room in the country this year
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Sport
From Ukraine to Nerja: the women's Paralympic volleyball team's seeking refuge on the Costa del Sol
The squad, including one player who had two limbs amputated following a grenade explosion, is preparing for the 2026 world championship and dreaming of the 2028 Games
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Shipping
Malaga port hits major milestone with record arrival of more than 100,000 new cars in 2025
The docksides in the city have been too small on several occasions this year to cope with the flood of cars destined for dealerships across Spain and Portugal
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Water
What is happening about plans for a desalination plant on the eastern Costa del Sol?
Work to the facility, which will be used for irrigation and domestic supply and whose cost is estimated at 100 million euros, cannot begin until the draft project is completed
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Water supply
Levels rise in Malaga reservoirs: recent rain provides enough water for two months of consumption
La Viñuela has recorded the highest increase and now has reserves for three years of urban use in the Axarquía area
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Music
Dreambeach mega-music festival makes a move along coast to new Costa del Sol venue
The event, one of the biggest in Spain's electronic music circuit, will be held at the Vélez-Málaga fairground on 31 July and 1 August after eleven years in Almeria
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Law enforcement
Local Police force on the Costa del Sol 'devastated' following death of 46-year-old officer
Earlier this year Domingo Jesús, better known as 'Guti', was awarded a medal of merit after completing more than 20 years of service in the town
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112 incidents
Mijas honours Civil Protection volunteers for being 'fundamental pillar of safety and wellbeing
The town hall recognised members of the group for their commitment in "particularly complex situations that have required a rapid, coordinated and effective response"
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Heritage
Benalmádena completes restoration of one of its most iconic sculptures
Located in Plaza de España in the Pueblo, La Niña has been restored to ensure its preservation for future generations
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Leisure
New leisure park on former landfill site on the cards for Torremolinos
With the sealing of the tip now complete, the council plans to create a new family leisure space, including an auditorium