Travel
21 Oct 2026
Halloween on the Costa del Sol: The Best Family-Friendly Plans in 2026
Children's parties, a 'pasaje del terror', costume nights and theatrical garden tours — the Halloween 2026 plans confirmed so far on the Costa del Sol.
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Lifestyle
19 Oct 2026
8 Little Things That Make the Costa del Sol Feel Like Home
Coffee in the sun on a Tuesday, long lunches, evening strolls by the sea — the small daily rhythms that make the Costa del Sol feel like home.
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Travel
17 Oct 2026
The Best Fuengirola Beach for Your Kind of Traveller
Families, couples, dog owners, watersports fans or peace-seekers — Fuengirola's eight kilometres of beach has the right stretch for you. Here's our guide.
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Events
15 Oct 2026
What's On This October: Events Worth Travelling to the Costa del Sol For
From the famous Málaga city road race to autumn culture, markets and the first hints of Halloween — here's what's worth travelling to the Costa del Sol for this October.
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Investment
14 Oct 2026
Buying Off-Plan on the Costa del Sol: How It Works
New-build and off-plan homes offer staged payments, guarantees and modern spec. How the process works, and what to check, for foreign buyers.
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Investment
12 Oct 2026
What Makes the Costa del Sol So Popular with International Buyers?
Climate, flights, schools, golf and a town for every taste — here's why buyers from across Europe keep choosing the Costa del Sol for a home in the sun.
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Lifestyle
10 Oct 2026
Autumn Food on the Costa del Sol: Espetos & Moscatel
September is peak season for sardine espetos, fresh anchovies and the year's new Muscatel wine. A local's guide to eating well this autumn.
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Travel
8 Oct 2026
The Costa del Sol in October: Weather, Things to Do & Places to Visit
Is October a good time for the Costa del Sol? Warm days, a sea still at 21°C, fewer crowds and plenty on — here's everything to plan an October trip.
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Investment
7 Oct 2026
Autumn on the Costa del Sol: the Smart Season to Buy
Warm days, no summer crowds and motivated sellers make September to November an ideal window for a Costa del Sol viewing trip. Here's how to use it well.
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Lifestyle
5 Oct 2026
Autumn in Fuengirola: 7 Ways to Enjoy the Costa del Sol Like a Local
Mild days, a warm sea and a town that slows to local pace — seven ways to enjoy autumn in Fuengirola the way the people who live here do.
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Rentals
4 Oct 2026
Spain's New 2026 Housing Decree: What It Means for Holiday Rentals and Property Owners
A plain-English guide to Spain's 2026 housing decree — the VAT change for short-term lets, possible IBI surcharges, and the holiday-versus-seasonal rental distinction every foreign owner should understand.
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Travel
3 Oct 2026
Caminito del Rey in Autumn: Tickets, Timings & Tips
September to November is the ideal time to walk the Caminito del Rey. Tickets, timings, and how to build a day around it from the coast.
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Investment
30 Sep 2026
Is October a Good Time to Buy on the Costa del Sol?
Fewer competing buyers, sellers who've had a summer to think, comfortable weather for viewing, and a clear run at completing before Christmas. The case for autumn.
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Events
28 Sep 2026
Feria de Fuengirola 2026: The Feria del Rosario, Explained
Fuengirola's biggest week of the year runs in early October — day feria, night feria, horses, flamenco and the Virgen del Rosario. Here's what to expect and how to do it.
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Investment
23 Sep 2026
What Has Changed on the Costa del Sol in 2026?
New buyer nationalities, a real year-round economy, tighter rental regulation and a shift in what people are actually looking for. The honest state of play.
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Travel
21 Sep 2026
A Different Kind of Weekend in Fuengirola
Two days in Fuengirola without spending both of them on a sunbed — a castle, a marina, the old town, the market, and the coast's best-value long lunch.
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Events
19 Sep 2026
Torremolinos Feria de San Miguel 2026: Guide
Late September brings Torremolinos its patron-saint fair — a pilgrimage, day and night ferias, horses and flamenco. Dates and how to plan a stay for 2026.
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Investment
16 Sep 2026
Buying to Live, to Invest, or to Enjoy: Which Are You Really Doing?
Three very different purposes lead to three very different properties. Get clear on yours before you view, and the search gets dramatically easier.
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Lifestyle
14 Sep 2026
Why So Many Europeans Now Choose September for the Costa del Sol
Summer weather without the crush, everything still open, and the chance to see what living here is actually like. Why September has quietly become the insiders' month.
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Investment
9 Sep 2026
Which Costa del Sol Area Should You Choose for a Second Home?
Airport runs, year-round life, peace and nature, luxury, or a home that earns when you're away — the right town depends entirely on which of these you want.
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Investment
7 Sep 2026
Would You Buy on the Costa del Sol? 6 Signs You Already Are
Most people don't decide to buy here in one moment — they drift towards it. Six signs you've already started, whether you've admitted it or not.
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Events
5 Sep 2026
Manilva Wine Festival 2026: Grapes & Vendimia
On the first weekend of September, Manilva treads its Muscatel grapes and pours the season's first must. A charming, authentic Costa del Sol day out.
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Travel
2 Sep 2026
September in Fuengirola: What a Post-Summer Holiday Is Really Like
Warm sea, thinner beaches and restaurants you can actually get into — what changes in Fuengirola once August ends, and who September suits best.
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Events
31 Aug 2026
Feria de Mijas 2026: Concerts, Traditions & What to Know
Mijas Pueblo's feria runs 7-12 September 2026, with the Virgen de la Peña on the 8th and Camela, Medina Azahara and Marta Quintero on the bill.
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Travel
29 Aug 2026
Costa del Sol in September: Why Locals Love It
Warm sea, thinner crowds, softer prices and a calendar that keeps going — the case for September on the Costa del Sol, plus our tips for enjoying it.
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Investment
26 Aug 2026
Buy-to-Let on the Costa del Sol 2026: Yields & Rules
Gross yields near 5% in Málaga, a national registry annulled in May 2026, and Andalusia's rules unchanged. The honest state of buy-to-let on the coast.
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Travel
22 Aug 2026
Ronda Feria & Goyesca 2026: Dates and What's New
Ronda's Feria de Pedro Romero runs 1–6 September 2026, as the historic bullring reopens. Why this is the year to plan that Ronda trip — and how to do it.
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Investment
19 Aug 2026
Spanish Mortgages for Non-Residents: 2026 Guide
Non-residents can borrow in Spain — typically up to 60-70% of the price. Where Euribor stands in mid-2026, what banks ask for, and how to prepare.
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Events
15 Aug 2026
Frigiliana 3 Culturas 2026: Dates & What to Expect
From 27 to 30 August 2026, Frigiliana celebrates its Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage with music, a tapas route and 150 artisan stalls. Our guide.
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Investment
12 Aug 2026
Buying Property in Spain: NIE & the Process 2026
The NIE, the bank account, the notary — every step of buying Spanish property as a foreigner in 2026, in plain English and current for this year's rules.
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Events
8 Aug 2026
Feria de Málaga 2026: Dates, Guide & What to Expect
The Feria de Málaga runs 15–22 August 2026. What happens, where to go — day feria in the centre, nights at the Real — and how to plan your stay.
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Investment
5 Aug 2026
Cost of Buying Property in Spain: Taxes & Fees 2026
Beyond the asking price, budget roughly 10-13% for taxes and fees. Here's every line item a foreign buyer pays in Andalucía in 2026, explained plainly.
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Events
1 Aug 2026
Marenostrum Fuengirola 2026: August Concerts
Hombres G, Gipsy Kings, Lola Indigo, Antonio Orozco and a three-day rock festival — Marenostrum's August 2026 line-up, night by night.
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Investment
22 Jul 2026
Moving from Eastern Europe to Málaga: a Guide
Moving to Málaga from Eastern Europe — residency for EU and non-EU citizens, the NIE, the buying process and what life on the Costa del Sol is really like.
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Travel
21 Jul 2026
Beaches in Málaga City: A Local Guide to Each One
A local guide to Málaga city's beaches — from La Malagueta to Pedregalejo, Guadalmar and beyond, with the best sand, chiringuitos and espetos.
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Lifestyle
16 Jun 2026
Best Beach Bars in Fuengirola (2026 Guide)
Fuengirola's best-loved chiringuitos, rated by the people who eat there — where to find proper espetos in Carvajal, Los Boliches and the centre.
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Events
16 Jun 2026
San Juan 2026 on the Costa del Sol: What to Expect
How to celebrate the Noche de San Juan like a local — traditions, the best beaches and practical tips for the night of 23 June.
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Events
4 Jun 2026
Torremolinos Pride 2026: Dates & LGBTQ+ Guide
Why the Costa del Sol is one of Europe's favourite LGBTQ+ destinations — and everything about Torremolinos Pride 2026.
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Lifestyle
19 May 2026
Best Beach Clubs on the Costa del Sol (2026)
Where to spend the day by the pool in 2026 — the most recommended beach clubs in Mijas, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Málaga city.
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Events
19 May 2026
Starlite Marbella 2026: Concerts & Where to Stay
Europe's most exclusive boutique festival, without the mega-festival crowds. What Starlite Marbella 2026 involves, and where to stay nearby.
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Rentals
7 May 2026
Holiday Rental Mistakes to Avoid on the Costa del Sol
The six most common booking mistakes we see every summer in Fuengirola and Mijas — and how to avoid paying more for less.
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Events
22 Apr 2026
FIP Fuengirola 2026: Dates, Times & What to Expect
FIP Fuengirola 2026 — dates, times, activities and everything you need to know about Spain's biggest multicultural fair.
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Travel
7 Apr 2026
Costa del Sol in May: Weather, Sea & Crowds
Costa del Sol weather in May — 22-26°C, long sunny days and barely any rain. Why it beats high summer for beaches, prices and finding a table.
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Rentals
7 Apr 2026
Holiday Rentals in Fuengirola: Summer 2026 Guide
How to find the best holiday rental in Fuengirola for summer 2026 — the right timing, the right area, and what to look for.
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Events
12 Mar 2026
Holy Week in Málaga 2026: Dates & Processions
Dates, processions and what to see across Málaga and Fuengirola during Semana Santa 2026.
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Travel
4 Mar 2026
What to Do in Fuengirola in Spring: the Complete Guide
A complete guide to the best of Fuengirola in springtime — beaches, Sohail Castle, food, golf and day trips.
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Events
25 Feb 2026
Málaga Film Festival 2026: What to Know
6–15 March — Spanish and Ibero-American cinema in the heart of the city: venues, sections, tickets and tips.
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Travel
12 Feb 2026
7 Places to Visit Before You Can Say You Really Know Málaga
Seven must-see places — city, coast, white villages and mountains — to truly say you know Málaga.
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Travel
3 Feb 2026
Costa del Sol in February: Weather, Events & Life
Events, climate and lifestyle in the quietest month — and why February is the perfect time to get to know the area.
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Events
22 Jan 2026
Málaga Carnival 2026: When the City Dresses Up in Joy
When the city dresses up in joy, before the arrival of Lent — the full 7–15 February programme.
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Investment
13 Jan 2026
Why Is January the Best Time to Invest on the Costa del Sol?
Record prices, international demand and 5–7% rental yields — why investing on the Costa del Sol in January 2026 is the smart move.
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Investment
8 Jan 2026
Top Places to Live & Buy on the Costa del Sol in 2026
Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Mijas or Estepona? The destinations with the best outlook for 2026, based on real market data.
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Investment
4 Dec 2025
Málaga Property Market: 2025 Summary & Trends for 2026
A year in review and the trends shaping the Málaga and Costa del Sol market for 2026 — for buyers, sellers and investors.
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