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Costa del Sol

Fast-growing Mijas edges closer to a population of 100,000

Lorena Cádiz | Mijas.

The Andalusian president has recognised that lack of school places in Mijas is part of a wider problem in Malaga province which is suffering a "growth crisis"

Alhaurín de la Torre

The ongoing row over the noise from a shooting club near Malaga

José Rodríguez Cámara | Alhaurín de la Torre

Neighbours express their desperation due to the noise coming from the Jarapalo shooting club in Alhaurín de la Torre, even after the regional government announced a temporary closure in January: the club's management said the matter is in the hands of lawyers

Entertainment

FreakCon 2025, a trip into the worlds of video games, comics and film on the Costa del Sol

SUR

The event will be held on 24 and 25 May at the Palacio de Congresos in Torremolinos

One of the marks made by hand in the Cueva del Tesoro, more than 40,000 years ago. J. R. C.

Heritage

Oldest handprints left by humans in Mediterranean region discovered in 'treasure' cave on the Costa del Sol

José Rodríguez Cámara | Rincón de la Victoria

The findings from between 70,000 and 35,000 years before our era, enhance the value of the Cueva del Tesoro "not only as a tourist attraction, but also as a centre for study and research"

The only underwater cave in Europe can be found on Spain's Costa del Sol

Quick links

Decorative vinyls are placed on the front of the establishment.

Food and drink

New bakery and café about to open right in heart of Malaga

Juan Soto | Málaga

Recreation of the complex to be built by Faccsa to the south of Estación de Cártama.

Infrastructure

Project for huge meat factory near Malaga expected to generate thousands of jobs

Jesús Hinojosa | Málaga

Environment

Fine white sandy beach magically appears in historic Spanish city following last month's storms

J. M. L. | Toledo

Product recall

Chocolate bar sold at well-known supermarket chain in Spain recalled for possibly containing metal fragments

Raquel Merino | Malaga

Officials buried a time capsule at the celebration that included a SUR newspaper.

Inland tourism

Malaga province's famous Caminito de Rey celebrates ten years with start of work on new bridge, the longest of its type in Spain

Antonio M. Romero | Álora

Tennis player Rafa Nadal on a court in Malaga.

Housing

Rafa Nadal's luxury housing plans on the Costa del Sol make progress

Jesús Hinojosa | Málaga

The tramway has been at a standstill since June 2012 after a public investment of 40 million.

Transport

Mayor of Costa del Sol town estimates cost of restarting tram service at 15 million euros

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga

Economy

How much will Donald Trump's new trade tariffs hit Malaga's exports and income?

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

The United States is the fourth largest foreign market for the province, specifically for the agricultural sector

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Man attempts to attack woman with screwdriver after argument over dog in Fuengirola

María José Díaz Alcalá | Malaga

The suspect has been arrested by National Police officers on a charge of making serious threats

Convent of Caños Santos in Olvera, Cadiz province

Travel

The impressive cave hidden in a Cadiz convent kept under lock and key

Valme J. Caballero | Cadiz

Heritage

Rain in Spain causes castle tower to spectacularly collapse

J. M. L. | Toledo

One of the pictograms in the reception of one of the group's hotels in Granada.

Tourism

These are some of the first hotels in Spain to specialise in catering for guests with autism

Mercedes Navarrete | Granada

View of a holiday home in the capital of the Costa del Sol.

Property

Chaos as Spain's new regulations for holiday home owners come into force

Pilar Martínez | Malaga

Entertainment

Dates announced for Spain's Fiesta del Cine 2025 and this is when cinema tickets for just 3.50 will go on sale

Enrique Miranda | Malaga

Theft

Pickpocket arrested for stealing from tourists on the Costa using distraction method named after famous footballer

SUR | Malaga

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A day in the life of an animal keeper at Bioparc Fuengirola conservation park

Daughter flies in from UK to help in search for missing man on Costa del Sol

Nerja Local Police officers and a doctor recognised for saving three people's lives

Four affected by smoke inhalation after blaze at popular Costa del Sol restaurant

Police arrest main suspect in murder of American priest in Malaga in January

Extra De Cotta Law

How to evict the squatters from your property

SUR in English | Malaga

Water being discharged from El Limonero today for safety and maintenance purposes.

Water crisis

Safety measures taken at Malaga reservoirs after second-wettest March on record and ahead of more storms

Chus Heredia | Malaga

Extra Desguaces El Malagueño

Desguaces El Malagueño: efficient solutions for recycling car parts

SUR in English | Estepona

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Costa del Sol / Malaga province

Urban planning

Costa del Sol town amends urban plan to build more hotels

Eugenio Cabezas | Vélez-Málaga

The council has made changes to its PGOU which will allow the construction of more accommodation in road service areas

Gill Brunton and Rosa Macías Luque , in the main hall of the shelter, which is flooded.

Animal welfare

Guadalhorce valley dog shelter in urgent need of new premises after latest flooding disaster

José Rodríguez Cámara | Alhaurín de la Torre

Potholes on a road in Malaga as a result of the recent rains.

Roads

Central government approves over 37 million euros to maintain the Costa del Sol's main roads

Ignacio Lillo | Malaga

Business

These are the Top 100 highest-grossing companies in Malaga province

Nuria Triguero | Malaga

Mari Carmen Martín Lara in the new study room built in the library.

Culture

Benalmádena's longest-serving librarian retires after 46 years of 'making people happy'

Lorena Cádiz | Benalmádena

Spain's national tax agency's provincial headquarters in Malaga city.

Economy

New record set in Malaga and it's now seventh-placed in Spain for tax collection

Cristina Vallejo | Malaga

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The mystery of the submerged private hire vehicle in Marbella lake unravelled

Juan Cano | Malaga

Police searched the area for several hours and firefighters made several dives into the Lago de las Tortugas in case the driver had drowned

The Sierra Almijara mountains in Nerja where the two hikers got lost.

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Injured hikers rescued by helicopter after spending night lost on Costa del Sol mountain

Eugenio Cabezas | Nerja

The Galeón Andalucía will soon visit Malaga and will dock at Pier 1, Malaga Marina.

Culture

Reproduction of 17th-century ship calls at Malaga port in April

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Skeletonised body found on a farm in Malaga identified

Juan Cano | Malaga

Planning

Twice the number of moorings, commercial areas and a car park with 700 spaces: This is what the future port in Fuengirola could look like

Lorena Cádiz | Fuengirola

Germán Martín - the squatter who found the mummified body of a neighbour he had never met.

Malaga

The plight of the would-be squatter who found woman's mummified body in neighbour's Malaga flat

Juan Cano | Malaga

Spain

Technology

Spain rolls out new digital ID that can be downloaded to your mobile phone

Álvaro Soto | Madrid

Economy

Eurozone inflation slowed from 2.3% to 2.2% in March

Olatz Hernández | Brussels

Renewable energy has helped lower electricity bills in Spain this month.

Inflation

Inflation in Spain drops 0.7% to 2.3% in March, close to European Central Bank target

Edurne Martínez | Madrid

Travel

British embassy urges residents in Spain to get a TIE ahead of new EU border system: 'The green certificate will not be recognised'

SUR in English

Sport

Tennis

Spanish tennis veteran Albert Ramos calls time on his career

Enric Gardiner | Malaga

The four-time ATP title winner has announced, at the age of 37, that he will retire later this year

Ousted club owner Sheikh Al-Thani has continuously refused to sell up. (File image).

Football

Administrator pours cold water on Malaga CF takeover reports

Pedro Luis Alonso / Antonio Góngora | Malaga

Iván, next to David García, in a duel on Sunday.

Football

Striking masterclass deals another blow to Antequera CF's title ambitions

A.D.G. | Antequera

Molina, left, after his late own goal made it 2-1.

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Football

Last-gasp own goal condemns Malaga CF to heartbreaking defeat

Daryl Finch | Malaga

Tahiru slides on his knees to celebrate what turned out to be the winning goal.

Football

'New manager bounce' sees Marbella FC get crucial victory to keep survival hopes alive

Juan Ramón Padilla | Marbella

The side's players celebrate a goal scored this season.

Football

Another new owner comes in to take over at UD Torre del Mar

Juan Ramón Padilla | Torre del Mar

Education and Learning 2025

Education

Teaching in an international environment, the SUR in English education forum

Jennie Rhodes

Education and Learning 2025

Uncovering new talent and creativity

Harry Lawley

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary short stories

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary poems

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: secondary artwork

Education and Learning 2025

Schoolwork showcase: primary artwork

Andalucía

A freight train heads through Jimera de Libar on the Bobadilla-Algeciras railway line. Karl Smallman

Transport

Andalucía asks central government to speed up execution of rail freight corridors

José Luis Piedra | Seville

The Junta considers these infrastructures key to take advantage of the region's strategic position and its logistical potential

Doñana's marshland, now flooded once more following the recent rains.

Environment

Doñana National Park in Spain is resurrected by the latest rains, in pictures

José Luis Piedra | Seville

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Hooded man spotted leaving dead woman in wheelchair in front of hospital in south of Spain

Enara López de la Peña | Jaén

Tourism

Port on Spain's Costa Tropical welcomes largest cruise ship of season

M.J. Arrebola | Granada

Economy

Foreign investment in Andalucía increased by 41% in 2024 and these are the countries that invested the most

Europa Press | Malaga

Cordoba, one of Spain's most beautiful and historic cities.

Tourism

What to see in Cordoba in two days if you're planning a weekend getaway

A.T. | Seville

Gibraltar

Law enforcement

New head of policing on the Rock announced

SUR | Gibraltar

Owain Ceri Richards has been appointed as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP), on the retirement of Richard Ullger

Law enforcement

Royal Gibraltar Police intelligence officer attends Interpol workshop in Macedonia

SUR | Gibraltar

Crime

Moroccan man to appear in court over series of bicycle thefts in Gibraltar

SUR in English | Gibraltar

David Lammy and José Manual Albares with other foreign ministers in Madrid on Monday.

Gibraltar

British and Spanish foreign ministers discuss the stumbling blocks in the path to Gibraltar treaty

L.V. | Cadiz

Health

Minister proposes landmark legislation for a smoking-free generation on the Rock

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Gibraltar government

Clive Golt steps down as Gibraltar government’s director of communications

SUR in English | Gibraltar

Lifestyle

Exhibition

A celebration of Kandinsky kicks off 10th birthday of Malaga's Pompidou centre

Paco Griñán | Malaga

This complete retrospective on the pioneer of abstract art opened last Friday to coincide with the first day of the anniversary

Pompidou Paris president: 'The most beautiful star in our constellation is Malaga'

Scams

If you see a 50-euro note on your windscreen don't pick it up: it's a scam

SUR | Malaga

Scams

Beware of 'tabnabbing': what is it and what should we not do?

Isabel Méndez | Malaga

Food critic

El Lago in Marbella: colour and flavour

Enrique Bellver | Marbella

In the last three years the shopping basket has risen by 36%, according to the consumer organisation.

Retail

The nine products in your shopping basket that have seen the biggest price increases

Rossel Aparicio | Malaga

Casa de Manolete Bistró, the former home of the famous bullfighter in Córdoba, has received a Repsol sun in the 2025 guide.

Food and drink

These are some of the most unique restaurants in Spain, according to Repsol's 2025 guide for foodies

Adrián Delgado | Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Health

‘I have turned 80 years old and the doctor has prescribed... weights’

Julia Fernández

Strength training is key "to maintaining autonomy" - still living independently as we age - and it should be part of our weekly exercise routine, says the latest expert advice

Health

Spanish consumer group denounces irregularities in 11 weight-loss supplements

SUR | Malaga

West Nile Virus disinfection work last year.

Health

West Nile Virus: these are the municipalities in Malaga province that are deemed at high risk

Enrique Miranda | Malaga

Matcha tea, a new ally against stress

Julia Fernández

The Regional Hospital is a national leader in kidney transplants.

Health

Chronic kidney disease is on the rise: some 2,500 people in Malaga now need dialysis or a kidney transplant

Iván Gelibter

Aspirin: A potential ally in combating cancer metastasis

Álvaro Soto | Madrid

What To Do

Exhibition

A world in objects: A bold and playful art and design exhibition in Malaga

Regina Sotorrío | Malaga

From Parra's bottom-shaped vase to Calleja's mushroom lamp. Design and creativity coexist in the colourful Case Studyo exhibition

Cheryle Beatty with Monica, Pablo and the composers.

What to do

A Spanish-American musical collaboration on display in Granada

Jennie Rhodes | Granada

What to do

Magic Mod's 'mind reading trickery' returns to the coast

Tony Bryant | Costa del Sol

What to do

Torremolinos highlights 'melting pot of cultures' with three-day residents' festival

Tony Bryant | Torremolinos

Flamenco

Hondos Caminos del Flamenco cycle returns to Malaga

Tony Bryant | .