Chilean developer KPC puts Costa del Sol at the heart of its boutique housing strategy
KPC chief executive Patricio Rojas says the Costa del Sol's quality of life and deeper market make it the focus for the firm's boutique projects.
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Helicopter prison escape plot for French drug boss foiled on Costa del Sol
Heavily armed police have reportedly thwarted a plan to free a French drug cartel boss from a Costa del Sol prison by helicopter.
Estepona’s first marathon draws 1,700 runners from 50 countries
The inaugural Estepona Jardín de la Costa del Sol Marathon and Half Marathon took place on Sunday, and organisers have already set the 2027 date.
Wild boar family with 13 piglets seen rummaging through bins in Mijas
A group of wild boar with 13 young was filmed searching through bins opposite a supermarket in Mijas on Sunday, prompting mixed reactions from residents.
Axarquía’s White Villages Draw International Visitors Seeking ‘Slow Tourism’
Small-group excursions from Nerja and Torrox are taking foreign visitors inland to the Axarquía's mountain villages, where autumn and winter are the busiest months.
Armed gang steals 30 luxury watches in five-minute shop raid near Sotogrande
A gang threatened shop workers at gunpoint and left within minutes with 30 high-end watches and four designer handbags, according to The Olive Press.
Royal British Legion to launch Poppy Appeal on the Costa del Sol with parade, service and dinner
The Royal British Legion will open its annual Poppy Appeal on the Costa del Sol on Saturday, October 17, with a parade, a service and a dinner.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster takes Best of Show at Costa del Sol classic car concours
A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster has won Best of Show at the 2026 Concurso de Elegancia Costa del Sol, an event described as Bugatti-led.
Spain named Europe’s top retirement destination as British buyers return to Costa del Sol
A new report calls Spain Europe's leading retirement destination for British migrants, with buyers from the UK returning to the Costa del Sol, according to The Olive Press.
Benahavís wildfire put Costa del Sol power supply at risk
The western Costa del Sol depends on a single power substation, which was threatened by the Benahavís wildfire in September, raising the risk of a coastwide blackout.