Publications

There are a variety of local publications that you can pick up along the coast, all which contain a wealth of information about life on the Costa del Sol. Below are some that we would suggest you have a browse through….

NEWSPAPERS

Sur in English (Southern Spain newspaper)
This is a local weekly English newspaper. The paper is distributed locally every Friday can be found in a number of outlets from supermarkets to hotel receptions. It has an online presence at http://www.surinenglish.com/
You can also download a copy of the paper at www.surinenglish.com/print-edition

Friday Ad (Costa del Sol edition newspaper)
This is a weekly ‘buy and sell’ newspaper. It is distributed locally on a Friday and can be found in places like supermarkets, golf clubs and local shops. You can also check it out online at http://www.friday-ad.es/

Euro Weekly
The Euro weekly, as the name would suggest, is published weekly and comes out on a Thursday. You can find printed copies of the newspaper in a variety of distribution spots including local supermarkets. You can find out more information on their website at http://www.euroweeklynews.com/

The Spanish Sun
The Spanish Sun Newspaper costs 1€ and is published bi-monthly. It has something for everyone, news, information, jobs and classifieds adverts. Available from all good international press outlets in Southern Spain. http://www.spanishsunnewspaper.com

Costa del Sol News
Costa del Sol is published weekly on a Thursday and costs 1.20€. It has the latest news from the Costa del Sol plus UK and world news roundup. It also includes local TV and radio times, satellite guide, entertainment guide and club round up. http://www.costadelsolnews.es/

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Key to Mijas
Key to Mijas is a free bi-monthly publication on the Costa del Sol. It has a combination of interesting editorial features as well as advertisements of local businesses in the area. http://www.keytomijascosta.com/

Costa link
Costa Link Magazine is a free A5 full colour English monthly publication on the Costa del Sol, covering both Inland Costa del Sol and the coast areas of the Costa del Sol. It is a great resource for local businesses on the coast and also has editorial features within it. www.costalinkmagazine.com/

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Essential Marbella Magazine
Essential Marbella, the Costa del Sol's most popular free glossy lifestyle magazine, offers a lively mix of interesting editorial and vital local information.
Essential magazine is freely distributed to more than 1,200 locations in the Marbella area. They also provide a mailing service that will deliver a copy of the magazine each month right to your door, this service and the magazine remains free, they only ask you to cover the cost of the postage, depending on the area you live in. http://www.essentialmagazine.com/

H! Society
H! Society is an established glossy lifestyle magazine on the southern coast of Spain primarily focused on local society events covering news on society, celebrities, travel, yachting, homes, fashion, health/beauty, music, sport, business news plus much more. H! also focuses on the general public and serves as a window to the community.
H! is a free magazine and is targeted at English speaking visitors and expatriates on the Costa del Sol. It is distributed to over 1000 key venues and is replenished over the month in key distribution points. Every month, H! distributes 26,000 magazines in Marbella and the surrounding areas and there is a small but targeted distribution in the UK. http://www.h-magazine.com/

Inside Out Health Magazine
Inside Out Health is a cutting edge health and fitness magazine in Southern Spain. The magazine covers all aspects of health from nutrition and fitness to children’s and alternative health. It boasts an unparallel team of professional health experts from around the world as well as in Southern Spain.
Inside Out Health is a free magazine distributed at key points along the Costa del Sol from Benalmadena to Gibraltar. http://www.iohmagazine.com/

Kids on the Costa
Kids on the Costa has proved to be essential reading for families with children aged 0 - 15 years. With features on education, children’s health, after school activities, places to visit, school news and dated listings of family events, parents refer to the magazine time and time again as it provides an invaluable source of information for the whole family.
Kids on the Costa distributes 30,000 free copies every issue on the Costa Del Sol from Malaga to Gibraltar. Publishing 5 times a year, Kids on the Costa is a definitive guide for parents on the coast. http://www.kidsonthecosta.es/

1st for Schools
The magazine focuses on both helping new families find the right school or nursery, and on educational matters / advice for all families living here. The aim of the magazine is to bring together all international educational establishments through their most important shared objective, the promotion of first class care and education for children.
The magazine is issued four times a year and is distributed to all the major nurseries and international schools on the Costa. The vast majority of the international schools and nurseries give a copy to each child to take home, making them the only “direct to families” publication (without subscription). http://www.1stforschools.com/