Marbella showed its charitable side again as it hosted the 37th Gala Dinner of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) at Finca La Concepción. The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, highlighted the tremendous work of the AECC and underlined the “close collaboration” with the Marbella Town Hall, including new offices and the
Many second home buyers, along with everyone else, are keen to draw a line under 2020 and look ahead to 2021. But what does the coming year have in store for Spanish property buyers? Keith Rule of CostaLuz Lawyers explains all… Will the COVID-19 pandemic lead to construction and delivery delays? Almost
Marbella’s best known shopping centre, Centro Comercial La Cañada, is facing an avalanche of criticism on Social Media after a chaotic crush at a Three Kings event saw thousands attend. Kiko Rivera, DJ, TV star and son of singer Isabel Pantoja, Omar Montes, singer and reality TV star, actor Luis
Normally when we head into a New Year, my Social Media feeds are full of posts claiming “This will be my year!”,”Moving on up!” and many more of the same, all spouting the same feel good quotes like an Anthony Robbins video on badly cut speed. Needless to say, most
The Junta de Andalucia has closed the muncipal borders of eight towns in the Campo de Gibraltar, in response to what it calls ‘la cepa británica’. La Línea de la Concepción, Algeciras, Los Barrios, Castellar de la Frontera, Jimena de la Frontera, San Martín del Tesorillo, San Roque and Tarifa
Michelle Stewart, operations manager of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s consular contact centre, has been awarded an MBE for services to British nationals overseas in the New Year Honours List. Michelle joined the FCDO in Malaga as a team leader in the consular contact centre, following a career in the
If you are looking for the perfect antidote to get away from the stresses and strains of 21st century life – and let’s face it, 2020 has given us enough stress to last us the rest of the century – then the Molino Horse Ride is the answer. From their beautiful
The Junta de Andalucia confirmed this morning the first five cases of the new British variant of coronavirus. The mutated strain was discovered in five people who had recently returned from the UK. Four other cases are currently being studied. Due to the ravel restrictions, the travel rates have spiked
Over a month after the fatal stabbing of a youth in Diana Park ( Breaking News. Fatal stabbing at diana park ) police have arrested the main suspect in England The 21-year-old – who was the subject of an international search and arrest warrant. – was stopped on the A-58
British Ambassador and Secretaria de Estado de Migraciones send a joint message to UK Nationals in Spain on Transition Period As the Transition Period for the UK’s departure from the EU ends on December 31 2020, HMA Hugh Elliott and Secretaria de Estado de Migraciones (Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social
Panorama Properties celebrated its 50th anniversary as it unveiled the renovation of its Puente Romano sales offices. As the longest established real estate agency in Marbella. Panorama’s in-depth knowledge of the luxury home market and top-quality professionalism have allowed this family-run company, directed and managed by Christopher Clover, to be
The Junta de Andalucia today went back on its requirement that bars and restaurants must shut between 6-8pm under the latest coronovirus measures. Bars and restaurants will now be able to stay open until 10.30pm. But in a (frankly baffling move) the Junta has decreed that no alcohol can be
Located in the hills overlooking Estepona, Azata Golf is the latest addition to the Costa del Sol’s well established golf scene. Planet Marbella talks to Augustin Alonso, Director at Azata Golf, on the challenges posed by 2020 and moving forward into 2021. PM: Augustin, tell us a little about Azata