Health

Back pain in children: everyday habits families should watch

Sitting for long periods, looking down at a phone and carrying an excessively heavy school bag can contribute to neck, shoulder and back discomfort in children and teenagers.

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

Gastronomy

Sartori Opens in Puerto Banús with Fresh Pasta, Pizza and a Broader Italian Menu

Deluca begins a new chapter under the name Sartori. The restaurant at El Corte Inglés Marbella’s Gourmet Experience retains its handmade daily pasta while adding pizzas, focaccias, antipasti, meat and fish dishes.

Plans

‘The Flavours of Music’ brings free piano sessions and tastings to Vélez-Málaga

Teatro del Carmen will host three free events on 1, 8 and 15 November. Pianist Juan Ignacio Fernández Morales will explore the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods through live music, accessible explanations and gastronomic tastings.

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 Tostón 2026: free roasted chestnuts, music and family activities

Nagüeles Park will host one of Marbella’s most traditional autumn celebrations on Sunday, 1 November, featuring free roasted chestnuts, inflatable attractions, children’s entertainment, music and a charity food and drink bar.

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

Halloween 2026 in Malaga: cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events

Municipal celebrations planned for 30 and 31 October have undergone major last-minute changes. Malaga City has cancelled its entire programme, while Marbella, Nerja and Benahavís have moved their Halloween events to Sunday, 1 November.

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