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Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, is a vibrant city full of culture, history and sun. It has a mix of historical sights, such as the Alcazaba and the Picasso Museum, and modern shopping streets and restaurants. The city is known for its lively atmosphere, beautiful beaches and wonderful Mediterranean climate. Malaga is the perfect destination for art, culture and sun lovers.
Luxury real estate in Malaga has established itself as the new centre for premium housing in Spain, according to a recent study. The city has the highest percentage of luxury properties, accounting for 30% of homes over €2.5 million. In comparison, Mallorca, Madrid and Barcelona contribute 27%, 9% and 7% to the luxury housing market respectively. According to a recent report by Lucas Fox, the luxury segment now accounts for […]
The Spanish police, in collaboration with the Antwerp police, have made a major drug bust. In Malaga they arrested three suspects. The suspects smuggled marijuana into Belgium. The investigation started after a request from the Antwerp police. The authorities discovered that the suspects wanted to transport marijuana from Malaga to Antwerp. The police found 6 kilograms of marijuana. In addition, a large amount of cash was also found. This action […]
On Tuesday 11 February, around 300 veterinary clinics in the province of Malaga will close their doors as part of a large-scale protest. The veterinary protest in Malaga comes as veterinarians demand improvements and legal reforms at both regional and national levels. One of the oldest associations of clinical veterinarians in Spain, the veterinary association Amveac, is organising the action. The protest slogan is: "Veterinary medicine professionals say: enough is […]
Málaga was thrown into disarray on Wednesday by a large-scale taxi strike. Hundreds of angry taxi drivers paralyzed traffic in protest at the sky-high insurance costs, which they say are unsustainable. The action, which lasted until 2 p.m., included roadblocks and loudly honking taxis demanding the attention of the city council. The protest march began at 10 a.m. at the parking lot of the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace. […]
Water reserves in the province of Malaga have improved. Nevertheless, the Junta de Andalucía is maintaining existing restrictions to protect water supplies. This is according to the latest drought management measures, published in the region’s official bulletin. The reservoirs of the Guadalhorce-Limonero system have been upgraded from ‘serious’ to ‘heavy’ status. The western Costa del Sol has reached a more stable situation. It formally remains at ‘moderate’ level. Only the […]
In Malaga, two new speed cameras have been put into service by the Spanish traffic authority DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). During the first month after installation, speeding offenders will only receive a warning letter without a fine. However, regular fines will be issued from the end of February. Speed camera MA-20: Carlos Haya tunnel The first speed camera is located on the MA-20 (Ronda Oeste), just before the entrance […]
In 2024, 689 complaints were filed with the patient ombudsman in the province of Malaga for alleged medical errors, almost 50 more than the previous year. This puts Malaga in second place in Andalusia, after Seville. Most complaints were about long waiting times, a problem in which Andalusia is at the top of the national list. On average, patients in the region wait 169 days for an operation. According to […]
Ryanair has announced it will cut 800,000 seats for the summer of 2025 in protest at the high airport charges imposed by Spanish airport operator Aena. The move has caused concern on the Costa del Sol. However, Malaga airport remains important to the airline. Elena Cabrera, Ryanair’s director for Spain and Portugal, said the company will continue to invest in Malaga, expecting growth of 7% in the summer of 2025. […]
Malaga is bracing for a rainy start to the week, with heavy rainfall on Monday 20th January. Rainfall is expected to reach 13.2mm, with a 100% chance of rain. Weather conditions will gradually improve, with less rain and rising temperatures over the coming days. Temperatures will range between 10°C and 17°C, with humidity at 78%. The westerly wind will blow at a speed of 7km/h, with gusts of up to […]
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