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
Pablo Ráez is an extraordinary guy. He suffers from leukemia but rather than hide his treatment, he is using social media to heighten public awareness of the importance of blood and bone marrow donations. Since he started documenting his day-to-day progress on Social Media, Pablo’s story has gone viral and
Three Michelin Starred Chefs are comingtogether to create a culinary extravaganza at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona this September On September 7 and 8, three renowned Michelin starred chefs will be cooking together at the 5* Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona. Jaume Puigdengolas from Skina, Diego Gallegos from Sollo and Mauricio
Ever get that uneasy feeling that environment might be out to get you? For years we’ve been told that we would reap what we’d sown with our uncaring attitude to the planet. And now it seems that certain species have decided to take matters into their own hands. First off
Fans of Man’s Best Friend make a note in your diaries. The Palacio de Congresos Adolfo Suarez in Marbella will be the venue for the ” Gipsy Cannis ” dog show from September 2-4. The show covers everything to do with dogs, including dog hairdressing and beauty competitions,
Hotel occupancy in the Costa del Sol has risen to over 80% for the first time in July, suggesting this summer could break previous records for visitor numbers. The number of visitors to Malaga has risen by over 5% compared to last year, with over 1000 new tourism related jobs
A missing 16-year-old who triggered an appeal from the police has been found safe and well in Mijas Pueblo Sergio González Sanz climbed through a window at home on the August 18 in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena after being sent to his room after a family row. Police say
The more observant amongst you may have noticed that we are in the middle of a very hot and sunny summer. Now a report out this week by AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Office, has confirmed that the Costa del Sol is the sunniest spot in Spain. The report, using data
A fire on a luxury yacht in the Jet Set marina of Puerto Banus sent a huge pall of smoke into the sky this afternoon The vessel was moored on sea wall at the eastern end of the habour and emergency services rushed to the scene Eyewitnesses said that there
Spain’s major cities and tourist resorts have declared war on short-term rental sites They claim that sites including Airbnb are encouraging the black economy as well as creating problems in residential areas. Leading the way is Barcelona, which receives almost 9 million visitors annually, and is struggling to handle the
In a worrying trend, a recent survey has revealed that Spain is the biggest consumer of opioids in Europe. Abuse of prescription drugs is already a problem in the US and is fast becoming one in the EU. In the survey by Valencia’s Doctor Peset University 18% of those questioned
Olympic fever has well and truly gripped the world (and Olympic Fever isn’t slang for the Zika Virus). So far it has been an unforgettable spectacle with the world’s finest athletes gathering together in this pinnacle of sporting excellence, with the Olympic values of fair play, gentlemanly conduct and respect
Lick FM founder and DJ Aaron Phillip gives us his guide to Marbella Best View: My best views for Marbella are plentiful, either up on a mountain like La Concha, looking over the coast, which you realistically can’t possibly do at your own leisure. Or lying on a sunbed staring at the Mediterranean horizon.