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Body of woman is found dumped by a zebra crossing on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Victim aged ‘around 25’ showed ‘signs of asphyxiation’ after being found by group of young people

THE body of a young woman has been found dumped by a zebra crossing on the Costa del Sol. Policia Nacional have launched an urgent

14 Sep, 2023 @ 10:55

Crime & Law·Lead

Deadliest road in Malaga province is revealed: Figures show a surge in fatal car crashes this summer with at least a DOZEN lives lost

A TOTAL of 12 people have lost their lives on the road in Malaga province this summer, the deadliest figures in the last 10 years,

10 Sep, 2023 @ 16:30

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

EXC: Many restaurants ‘are down by up to 20%’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol this summer despite record visitor numbers

RESTAURANTS along the Costa del Sol have reported earning up to 25% less this summer despite record visitor numbers. Just over 10 million people arrived

7 Sep, 2023 @ 12:07

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Must Read

Travel CHAOS as THOUSANDS of train passengers are left stranded after Renfe is forced to cancel journeys in the wake of the so-called DANA storm

THOUSANDS of desperate passengers travelling between Madrid and Andalucia have seen their trains cancelled as DANA’s torrential rains hit Spain. All trains departing from Madrid’s

4 Sep, 2023 @ 12:53

Andalucia·Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Travel News·Weather

Forest fire in Benahavis: Planes and helicopter are roped in to tackle inferno as smoke is seen from Marbella

A FOREST fire in the hills of Benahavis is said to have been stabilised. Firefighters were in a race against time to extinguish the flames

2 Sep, 2023 @ 16:56

Lead·Malaga

Petrol costs in Spain this August were the highest on record as motorists suffer eight consecutive weeks of price increases

PETROL prices are at their highest since over a year ago after the ongoing increases over the month of August. The new hikes came as

2 Sep, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

Doctor Who, Broadchurch, and Good Omens TV star David Tennant to film new Jilly Cooper drama on Spain’s Costa del Sol

ONE OF British television’s most successful and popular actors is coming to the Costa del Sol this September to shoot a drama series about- British

30 Aug, 2023 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Entertainment·Lead

Two bodies found near Costa del Sol town confirmed not to be missing Argentinians

TWO dead bodies have been found by a recreational boat near the coast of Fuengirola, on the Costa del Sol. The corpses were spotted 8

30 Aug, 2023 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Costa del Sol sees boom in car rentals as bookings are at a historic high

DATA provided by the National Business Federation of Car Rental with and without driver (Feneval) shows that the Costa del Sol is the leading location

28 Aug, 2023 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Malaga·Marbella

BREAKING: Irish tourist accused of drug dealing arrested in Spain’s partying hotspot Magaluf

ANOTHER Irish tourist accused of drug dealing has been arrested in Spain’s Balearic Islands, the second in less than a week. The Irishman, who is

23 Aug, 2023 @ 17:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Three Costa del Sol municipalities among the five most expensive places to rent a home in Spain

THREE Costa del Sol municipalities have been ranked among the five most expensive towns and cities to rent a property in Spain. Benahavis, Marbella and

23 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Estepona·Lead·Marbella·Property

WATCH: Brutal moment Spanish fans celebrate their 1-0 victory against England in bar filled with Brits on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the moment Spanish fans celebrated their 1-0 victory in the women’s football World Cup final on Sunday. The Lionesses failed to bring football

20 Aug, 2023 @ 15:29

Lead·Sport

Over 51 million kg of waste were generated on the Costa del Sol in July

MORE than 51,000 tons of waste were generated on the Costa del Sol in July this year. According to the Association of Western Costa del

19 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella

Wild boars could spark ‘devastating’ African swine flu outbreak across Spain: Experts’ warning as they reveal why the ‘dangerous’ animals are increasingly roaming beaches of Costa del Sol

Activists have slammed the Junta de Andalucia in recent weeks amid a surge in videos showing wild boars interacting with humans on the beaches and

15 Aug, 2023 @ 13:22

Lead·Malaga

VIDEO: Masked man threatens to ‘blow up’ Costa del Sol apartment after barricading himself inside and throwing microwave, fire extinguisher and KNIVES into busy street below

The 29-year-old was filmed throwing a microwave, knives and other dangerous items off the balcony of a rental apartment in the resort of Benalmadena late

14 Aug, 2023 @ 15:03

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Drink drive crackdown launched on Costa del Sol this week as police ramp up patrols nationwide and warn of fines of up to €1,000 – but what is the legal alcohol limit in Spain?

AN ‘INTENSIVE’ week-long campaign has kicked off to crack down on drunk and drugged-up drivers in Andalucia and across Spain. Officers from the Guardia Civil’s

14 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Lead·National News

LOUNGER WARS: hotheads battle in the Costa del Sol

A FOUR-STAR Costa del Sol hotel reportedly hired a bouncer to prevent Brits and other tourists from fighting over sunbeds. Sunset Beach Club, in Benalmadena,

9 Aug, 2023 @ 18:45

Andalucia·Hotels·Lead·Malaga·Must Read

SUNBED WARS: Hot-heads on Costa del Sol

A LEADING Costa del Sol hotel has hired a bouncer to prevent Brits and other tourists from fighting over sunbeds. Sunset Beach Club, a four-star

6 Aug, 2023 @ 17:15

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Malaga to welcome gigantic Greenlandic iceberg in heart of city

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es A MAMMOTH iceberg weighing over 15,000 kilograms is set to make its grand appearance in Malaga at the

5 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Petrol and diesel prices in Spain fall by 11% since June record highs

Petrol prices at their highest this year after August’s latest hikes

PETROL prices are at their highest in 2023 after the latest increases this early August. The new hikes come as millions of Spaniards and tourists

4 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga

British mom rescues newborn puppy abandoned inside a knotted carrier bag on Costa del Sol town

A BRITISH expat has rescued a newborn puppy that had been left abandoned inside a knotted carrier bag in the hills of Manilva, on the

3 Aug, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Animals·Environment·Lead·Must Read

BUSTED: British man sought for stabbing his girlfriend in Costa del Sol arrested in the UK

THE British man who fled the scene after stabbing his girlfriend in Costa del Sol two weeks ago has been arrested in the UK. The

28 Jul, 2023 @ 17:15

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Hotel occupancy along the Costa del Sol dips slightly as prices rise

THE province of Malaga and the costa del sol is now the third most expensive in Spain. It is beaten only by Guipúzcoa and Barcelona.

27 Jul, 2023 @ 19:15

Lead·Malaga

Summer is coming: Temperatures to soar by 8C in southern Spain this weekend following cold snap

Considerable drop in temperatures expected on Spain’s Costa del Sol before another weekend rise

THE Costa del Sol is bracing for a noteworthy weather shift, as temperatures are set to plummet by up to 10ºC this week, offering a

25 Jul, 2023 @ 09:30

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Why US citizens should NOT retire to Spain, according to Forbes

Malaga crowned as one of Spain’s best cities to retire in

SPAIN is known for its beautiful beaches, rich history, culture, and warm climate and for years has been regarded as an attractive destination for retirees.

24 Jul, 2023 @ 16:30

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Spain’s most costly real estate property: A string of Marbella mansions on the Costa del Sol

A jaw-dropping €55 million mansion in Marbella Taking the crown as Spain’s most expensive house for sale, this awe-inspiring mansion is nestled within a luxury

21 Jul, 2023 @ 18:00

Lead·Malaga·Property

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