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80’S Concert in Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain

For one night only as part of the Las Lagunas fair, three bands consisting of La Guardia, Danza Invisible and La Frontera who represent the Madrid Nightlife of the 80’s will be performing some of the most memorable hits of the 80’s. The concert will take place on 29th June 2013 at the Candor... Leer más...

Help to Increase Employment in the Costa del Sol by Recycling

By recycling your organic waste, you will be contributing to increasing employment in the Costa del Sol. Organic waste is costing Mijas Town Hall approximately €4.5 million. These funds would be better spent on generating more employment in the area. Please see below the notice from the... Leer más...

New Parking Spaces in La Cala, Costa del Sol, Spain

In response to requests made by residents of La Cala, to increase parking so that it will adequately accommodate residents, businesses as well as the influx of tourists in the summer.  A total of 83 new parking spaces have been added, along with 5 new drop-off points.

Foreigners to Gain Residency Rights When They Buy Property Over €500,000 – Costa del Sol Will Reap the Benefit

  In a bid to attract new investors and entrepreneurs to Spain, the government has announced a new law which stipulates that foreign investors who purchase a property over the value of €500,000 will be granted residency. This new law is expected to be in place as of 1st January... Leer más...

Local, Riviera del Sol, Design Company gives away up to 3000€ worth of work to new clients

  In order to celebrate the long anticipated launch of Aqua Creative 3D, this local Riviera del Sol based company are offering new clients the opportunity for a FREE 3D Architectural Visualization project of one render, up to the value of €3000. Larger projects will have this amount... Leer más...

Parking in Mijas on the Costa del Sol in Spain Reduced to 1€

From 1st May Mijas Village car park, Virgen del la Pena will be reducing its parking fee to €1 per day. The reduction involves a bid by Mijas Town Hall to promote economic development and tourism in Mijas Village on the Costa del Sol in Spain.

Photographic Competition in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol, Spain

Three days of events are being scheduled in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sitio de Calahonda, in Mijas costa on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The events will take place on 28th, 29th and 30th June 2013. One of these events includes a photographic competition.  The competition... Leer más...

Mijas Foreigners Department has moved to La Cala, Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol, Spain

The Mijas FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT has moved to the Town Hall Office at LA CALA and will be attending the public as of today (Monday, 22nd of April). The office at Mijas Village will now be closed. For more information you may contact them on Tel. (34) 952.58.90.10 Fax (34)... Leer más...

Mijas Costa IBI, Basura and Road Tax Information for 2013 - Costa del Sol, Spain

Don’t forget if you pay your Mijas Costa Taxes by direct debit you are entitled to a discount, please see more information on the discount structure below.   Bills paid 1st time will benefit from a 5% discount on: 5th March       Rates/IBI 5th April         ... Leer más...

Pensioners Trip with Mijas Town Hall, Costa del Sol, Spain

The Mijas town hall, on the Costa del Sol in Spain, have announced they have now opened the registration period for their yearly pensioners trip to Seville. The trips will be distributed in 3 different turns: -    1st turn for Mijas Pueblo and La Cala: from May 6th to 8th -    2nd turn... Leer más...

Here comes Summer 2013 on the Costa Del Sol

Just a reminder that this Saturday 30th March/Sunday 31st March is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time which means that clocks go forward by one hour.

New Weekly Market for Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain

Gifts, footwear, textiles and ceramics for example will be on sale, but not food or groceries, at this new weekly market in the Las Terrazas Commercial Centre, Riviera del Sol,  which begins on the Monday 23rd of July. The market will operate initially for a 6 month period to test its success.

La Cala de Mijas Feria (Fair) 2012

Below please find information regarding the Feria/Fair taking place in La Cala de Mijas from Wednesday 25th July to Sunday 29th July 2012 The Feria of ‘La Cala de Mijas’ starts on Wednesday 25th July and runs until Sunday 29th July 2012. It is situated on the grounds where the market is... Leer más...

Here comes Summer 2012 on the Costa Del Sol

Just a reminder that this Saturday 24th March/Sunday 25th March is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time which means that clocks go forward by one hour. Roll on the summer... *********************** Don’t forget that the clocks change tonight / tomorrow morning due to the beginning of... Leer más...

Road closure near OpenCor at Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain

A water mains underground pipe breakage during Saturday night (17th March) has caused closure to part of the roundabout area near OpenCor at Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa on the Costa del Sol. Work is already underway to find the extent of the damage but it may be some time before the work is... Leer más...

The Calypso Market (in between Calahonda and Riviera del Sol) Is Back!

Market lovers out there will be really pleased to hear that, finally, the market in Calypso (in between Calahonda and Riviera del Sol on the Mijas Costa in Malaga) has now re-opened. It is held in its original place in front of the Valdepinos Commercial area (which has shops, banks, restaurants... Leer más...

Jazz In Blue Festival 2012, Malaga, Spain

Jazz In Blue is a touring festival starting out in Malaga on 10th February 2012 and finishing in Murcia on 18th May. There are 25 concerts taking place in various cities in Spain including Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Murcia and many others. The programme features four major recording artists; The... Leer más...

Good News For The Local Spanish Health Centres in Andalucia, Spain

According to information presented by Health Councillor Maria Jesus Montero, more than 50% of the people of Andalucía reckon that the health system has improved in the last 3 years and an even higher percentage think it will improve even more in the future. Also more than 93% of residents... Leer más...

Increase On Property Transfer Tax And Stamp Duty In Andalucia

The Andalusia regional government has just introduced an increase on the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and Stamp Duty (AJD), which is in force since 1st January 2012. From now on, Transfer Tax for resale property purchases will be calculated according to the following rate: Any amount up to... Leer más...

PP Landslide In Spanish General Elections

The Partido Popular were celebrating last week after achieving a massive win in the general elections held on Sunday 27th November 2011 They won by 186 securing seats in the Congreso de Diputados giving them an overall majority. So, now it will be interesting to see how many of the changes,... Leer más...

Exhibition / Seminar of Taekwondo and Hapkido in La Cala de Mijas, Costa del Sol

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THE EXHIBITION OF TAEKWONDO AND HAPKIDO, DUE TO BE HELD IN LA CALA ON THE 10TH DEC, HAS TO BE POSTPONED TILL THE NEW YEAR. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR BLOG FOR MORE DETAILS.... There will be a seminar / exhibition of Taekwondo and Hapkido, Personal Defence in La Cala de... Leer más...

La Cala Health Clinic Has Moved

La Cala health clinic has moved and the new clinic is more spacious, modern and has more services. Situated in Calle Sierra de las Nieves (past where the market is held - 2nd road on the right.) As in all new buildings and services, there will surely be some details that still need polishing... Leer más...

MediSure - Health Insurance in Spain

We just wanted to write a quick post to mention Susan Warner at MediSure. Susan runs MediSure (www.medisurespain.com) and is a local, English, authorised Sanitas Agent. “She is always striving to provide the best customer service and ensure that the correct Sanitas health insurance policy... Leer más...

BARGAIN - Apartment for Sale in Riviera, Costa del Sol - 1 Bed ONLY 90,000€

BARGAIN Beautiful Apartment for Sale in La Rinconada, Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol, Spain - 1 Bed (Ref 727) NOW REDUCED to ONLY 90,000€ This luxury 1 bed, front line golf, south facing apartment is situated within the beautifully kept La Rinconada complex in Riviera del Sol,... Leer más...

Fuengirola Feria / Fair Starts Thursday 6th October 2011

The Feria y Fiestas del Rosario, held annually in Fuengirola, starts on Thursday 6th October 2011 and runs until Wednesday 12th October, 2011. The fairground opens each day of the Feria. It is situated mainly on the grounds where the market is normally held on Tuesdays between Fuengirola and Los... Leer más...

Mijas Race Course, Hipodromo, Costa del Sol, Autumn/Winter Racing Season Dates

The Hipodromo is now open for the Autumn / Winter racing season. Please see the below poster for dates (click here or on the image for larger pdf format). The Hipodromo Costa del Sol is situated in the Urbanisation of "El CHAPARRAL", Mijas Costa. ADMISSION PRICE: 5€ People under 18 and... Leer más...

New Recycling Initiative for Mijas Costa on the Costa del Sol, Spain

Are you interested in helping Mijas Costa become a more environmentally friendly area? We have been sent, from the Mijas Foreign Residents Department, a letter from the Mayor of Mijas addressed to all citizens regarding recycling (please click here or on the image below to see the letter larger... Leer más...

Mijas Pueblo Feria Starts today (7th to the 11th September 2011)

The Feria in Mijas Pueblo started today and runs until Sunday 11th September 2011. There are many interesting events held over the 5 days for all age groups and tastes and we have listed below some of the information which is available to us at the time of writing. This has kindly been supplied... Leer más...

The Mijas Local Police have opened an Information Office in Rivera del Sol

The Mijas Local Police have opened an Information Office in Rivera del Sol with the aim to bring their work closer to the neighbours that reside in the large urbanization in this area of the Municipality. This office, situated on Avenida del Golf, will be open from 9 pm to 2 pm, Monday to... Leer más...

The Marbella Masters 2011, Puente Romano Tennis Club (25th-27th August)

This year’s Marbella Masters will be taking place at the Puente Romano Tennis Club from 25th-27th August.  The event is being sponsored by Helicopters Sanitarios and members purchasing tickets from Ticketmasters and using the code MM2011 will receive a 10% members discount. Bjørn Borg (11... Leer más...

The Circus in La Cala de Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain (18th August 2011)

The ‘Berlin Zirkus, Circo Aleman’ is now in town, La Cala town to be precise. It is running from 18th August to 28th August 2011 and is situated on the grounds where the market is normally held on Wednesday and Saturday. Open every day from 9pm to 11pm. 10€ Children 15€... Leer más...

Earth, Wind & Fire Concert in Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain (13th August 2011)

We have certainly had plenty to choose from this summer in the form of concerts and entertainment and yet another great concert is coming our way on Saturday 13th August at the Tennis Club, Hotel Puente Romano, in Marbella. The doors open at 8pm Santana Project perform at 9pm Earth, Wind &... Leer más...

'La Noche Joven' kicks off this Friday night in La Cala de Mijas (5th August 2011)

This Friday, 5th of August, sees the first of a series of street concerts and performances which will be celebrated in Mijas Costa over the coming month of August. The first event from ‘La Noche Joven’ is being held on the Paseo Maritimo (Beach Promenade) of La Cala de Mijas at... Leer más...

‘A Tribute to Queen’ concert in Marbella on the Costa del Sol, Spain (5th August 2011)

The much awaited ‘A Tribute to Queen’ concert is due to take place in Marbella on Friday 5th August. This promises to be a great evening and it is being staged at the new open air Pinillo Beach Concert Arena. The entrance is near the Marbella Arch and there should be parking available in... Leer más...

Jamie Cullum in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, Spain (4th August 2011)

Just a quick reminder that Jamie Cullum will be appearing in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in Spain on Thursday 4th August 2011. The venue is ‘The Castillo de Sohail’ (Sohail Castle) at 20.30hrs. (Sohail Castle is situated beach side, just before Fuengirola, coming from Marbella/Mijas... Leer más...

Area facebook pages now live for Riviera, Calahonda, Miraflores and Torrenueva

Since we specialise in property sales in the areas of Riviera del Sol, Calahonda, Miraflores and Torrenueva we thought it would be nice to set up and run some facebook pages for each area. These pages have been created for people who live, work or play in the areas (past and present) and would... Leer más...

La Cala de Mijas Feria (Fair) 2011

The Feria of ‘La Cala de Mijas’ starts on Wednesday 27th July and runs until Sunday 31st July 2011. It is situated on the grounds where the market is normally held on Wednesday and Saturday. There are many interesting events held over the 5 days for all age groups and tastes and we have... Leer más...

Staying Secure Whilst on the Costa del Sol, Spain

Summer is now well and truly with us and the tourist season is in full swing. Unfortunately with this, as everywhere in the world, comes the increase in petty and opportunist crime. So, with this in mind, here are a few thoughts, which although we all know are common sense, it’s sometimes... Leer más...

Fines for driving in Flip Flops in Spain - More Driving Regulations!

From what we understand this appears to be happening mainly in the north of Spain at the moment but no doubt the Costas will surely be targeted at some point! Not driving in flip-flops, backless sandals or bare feet has actually been a regulation throughout some European countries for many... Leer más...

New Wok Restaurant in La Cala de Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain

We tried out the new Wok restaurant in La Cala at the weekend. We all agreed it was really great and we would happily recommend it to all our friends. The staff were very friendly and really helpful. The food was fresh, good quality with a nice variety of what was on offer. Selections included... Leer más...

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