News
Like everywhere also in Andalusia all kinds of interesting things happen every day, such as fiestas and festivals, culinary gatherings, processions, special exhibitions, but there's also news on the housing market or changed regulations. To make it easy for you, we bundle some interesting articles in this section so that you have everything at a glance.
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04
Jul 2025
On July 10, 11 and 12, Torre del Mar once again becomes the musical hotspot of the Costa del Sol, as the Weekend Beach Festival takes over — a staple on Spain’s national music calendar. And this year is extra special: the festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a top-tier lineup and a dream location right on the Mediterranean coast.
The Weekend Beach Festival has been held in Torre del Mar every year since 2014. Started small but now grown into one of the most important events of the summer. In previous years, the festival welcomed over 150.000 visitors with an economic impact for Torre del Mar of over € 7 million. The festival, on the grounds behind Beach clubs Bere Bere and Bahia Tanit, has four stages, a campsite and many additional activities.
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25
Jun 2025
Do you rent out your home in Spain? Or are you planning to buy a property in Andalusia with the idea of renting it out (partially) as a holiday home? Then it's important to stay informed about the latest regulations regarding tourist rentals in Spain. As of July 1, 2025, changes will again be introduced regarding the registration requirements for short-term rentals. In this article, we summarize the most important points for you.
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08
Jun 2025
It is summer here and that means not only sunny and warm days, but it is also the time of the Ferias. Over the next few weeks, there will be a party somewhere in La Axarquía every weekend. If you are in the area, a visit is definitely worthwhile!
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27
May 2025
As we mentioned earlier, the water level of La Viñuela reservoir has been rising. At that time, it was about 21.7% full. It has now climbed to over 50%! After years of severe drought, the water crisis in the Axarquía region of Málaga finally seems to be reaching a turning point. La Viñuela reservoir – the largest in the province – is more than half full for the first time in years thanks to unusually wet winter months, offering relief to local farmers, residents, and officials.
However, despite this positive news, the situation remains fragile. The region’s water infrastructure is outdated and, in many cases, incapable of delivering adequate or reliable water to inland villages.
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27
Mar 2025
A Vibrant Economy
From Madrid to Barcelona, restaurants and bars are overflowing with people. The bustling street life reflects Spain's economic vitality. The Economist named Spain the world's best economy in 2024 - an achievement partly due to the unique approach to migration. "Spain must choose between becoming an open and prosperous country or a closed, poor country," declared Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. His vision appears to be working: the Spanish economy grew by an impressive 3.2% last year, while other European countries lagged behind (Germany: -0.2%, France: 1.1%, Italy: 0.5%).
