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Marta Fernández

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Tourism / Travel

Ryanair launches four new direct flights from Málaga to Italy and Germany: destinations, schedules and fares

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport adds new connections to Trieste, Venice, Turin and Hamburg for winter 2026-2027. The airline will operate up to 82 routes and offer more than 3.4 million seats during the season

Doctors

Myopia on the rise among young people in Málaga as opticians warn of growing vision problems

The Andalusian College of Opticians and Optometrists warns that six in ten young people aged 16 to 30 are short-sighted, highlighting the importance of regular eye examinations and early detection

Accommodation

Marbella property company attracts 700 enquiries with scheme helping young people buy homes without a large deposit

Tu Primer Hogar has launched its first housing developments in Estepona and Seville, offering a five-year rent-to-buy scheme designed to help buyers build up their deposit. The company is also planning to expand across Spain and exploring a stock market listing to finance new projects

Breaking News

Marbella introduces new rubbish disposal hours from November 1: updated times, recycling rules and fines

Residents will be able to put out household waste from 7 pm under the new winter schedule, which will remain in force until March 31, 2027. Marbella City Council reminds residents that leaving rubbish bags outside bins or breaking waste disposal regulations can result in fines

Plans

Málaga launches new sherry and tapas trail: four bars, €5 pairings and prizes to be won

From October 30 to November 15, La Tranca, Colmado 93, Bodegas Tranca and La Esquinita del Chupa y Tira will serve Barbadillo manzanilla sherry paired with a tapa for €5, with rewards for visitors who complete the trail

Plans

Marbella introduces special bus services to cemeteries for All Saints' Day: routes and timetables

The L-11 bus route will connect central Marbella with Virgen del Carmen Cemetery on October 31 and November 1, while San Pedro Alcántara will maintain its Line 7 service throughout both days

Breaking News

Igualeja cancels Castaween 2026 following national mourning for victims of Toledo train crash

The town council has cancelled the Halloween celebration scheduled for Saturday, October 31, in the Serranía de Ronda as a mark of respect for the victims of the railway tragedy, expressing its condolences and solidarity with the families affected

Breaking News

Marbella postpones Halloween celebrations to November 1 following national mourning for Toledo train crash victims

Marbella City Council suspends official events in memory of the victims of the railway tragedy and reschedules Halloween celebrations in Marbella, San Pedro Alcántara and Nueva Andalucía, while the traditional Tostón festival will go ahead as planned

Plans

Plaza Mayor celebrates Halloween 2026 with a free haunted garden experience for families in Málaga

The shopping centre will host The Garden of Lost Souls from October 30 to November 1, featuring ghosts, four mysterious themed areas, trick-or-treating and musical entertainment

Plans

Málaga markets this November bank holiday weekend: crafts, fashion and collectibles by the sea

Muelle Uno, Plaza de la Merced and Sohail Castle in Fuengirola will host some of the main markets on October 31 and November 1, featuring handmade products, original gifts and a free toy collectors' fair

Plans

Fuengirola hosts Andalusia’s largest free toy and collectors’ fair at Sohail Castle this weekend

More than 55 exhibitors from Spain and Portugal will gather on October 31 and November 1 for a weekend featuring vintage toys, LEGO, Playmobil, Pokémon cards, children's workshops and Halloween competitions