The new border regime stemming from the Treaty between the European Union and the United Kingdom on Gibraltar has not yet been activated. Various institutional and business stakeholders believe that preparations are not yet complete. The European border control system associated with the agreement was scheduled to begin on April 10th, although EU regulations themselves allow for flexibility to avoid operational problems during critical periods or in the event of technical difficulties.

This regulatory provision now facilitates the possibility of a delay without immediate administrative consequences. The Spanish government is considering formally announcing a postponement of its entry into force until June or July 2026, a decision that would allow for the completion of technical adaptations and reduce the risk of incidents at one of the most sensitive border points in southern Europe.

Estepona will once again bring its cultural, gastronomic, and leisure activities to squares, streets, and public spaces with a new edition of ‘Estepona Lives Its Streets,’ an event taking place from April 17 to 19. One of its main attractions will be a free concert by Chenoa in the Plaza del Ajedrez (Chess Square).

The program, presented by Macarena Diánez, the councilor for Culture and Festivals, will offer a wide range of activities for all ages over three days in various locations throughout the city center and its outskirts. Live music, gastronomy, children’s activities, theater, chess, urban dance, and flamenco fashion will all be part of an event that once again transforms the city into a stage for community and participation.

Full program of ‘Estepona Lives Its Streets’

Program for April 17

From 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the 12th Inter-School Children’s Chess Team Tournament and the 12th Inter-School Secondary School Team Tournament will be held in the Plaza del Ajedrez (Chess Square).

From 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the 11th ‘Popi’ Cheese Fair, a taste of Málaga, will take place on Calle Real.

From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the 15th Tapas Route, ‘Savor Estepona’, will be held.

At 8:00 p.m., the Orchidarium Botanical Park will host the play ‘I Have a Job!’ by the Farándula group.

At 8:00 p.m., the Choir of the Scandinavian School of La Moraleja will perform in the Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

At 10:00 p.m., in Plaza Casa Cañada, the Baroque Trio Sonora Fugitiva will perform the concert ‘Sonatas from Venice’.

Program for April 18th

At 12:00 p.m., in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, the children’s performance ‘NariMagic’ will take place.

From 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Calle Real will once again host the 11th ‘Popi’ Cheese Fair, a taste of Málaga.

The 15th Tapas Route, ‘Savor Estepona’, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

At 6:00 p.m., on Calle Terraza, the group Estepona Formation will perform an urban dance show.

At 7:00 p.m., on Montemayor Street in Cancelada, the ‘Sólo Flamenco’ Dance School will perform.

At 7:00 p.m., at the Casa de las Tejerinas, the Estepona Flamenco Association ‘El Patio’ will present the flamenco singing performance ‘El Patio, Canta’.

At 8:00 p.m., on Montemayor Street, the ‘La Ganga’ flamenco fashion show will take place.

At 8:00 p.m., in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, The Vintage Experience will perform ‘DooWap & Heartbeats’.

At 8:00 p.m., at the Diana Shopping Center in Nueva Atalaya, Mónica Garrido will perform.

At 9:30 p.m., in Cancelada, the group Kalima will perform.

And at 10:00 p.m., in Plaza del Ajedrez, Chenoa will give a free concert.

Program for April 19th

From 12:00 to 6:00 PM, the children’s party “The Circus Is Coming” will be held on the Paseo Marítimo, near “Perro I”.

At 12:00 PM, the show “Beat & Melody: A Musical Mission!” will take place on Montemayor Street in Cancelada.

From 12:00 to 4:00 PM, the 16th National Ham Carving Competition, “Popi, City of Estepona” Trophy, will be held on Real Street.

From 12:00 to 10:00 PM, Real Street will once again host the 11th “Popi” Cheese Fair, “Taste of Málaga”.

And from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, the 15th Tapas Route, “Savor Estepona”, will continue.

The luxury development Tyrian Residences in Estepona has introduced an exclusive Bentley fleet for its residents through a collaboration with Bentley Marbella. The initiative forms part of the project’s 360° residential service that allows homeowners to access a wide range of services on demand. As part of the agreement, Tyrian will feature three Bentayga Atelier Edition vehicles configured exclusively for the development.

“Tyrian Residences was conceived as a fully serviced residential experience where architecture, service and lifestyle operate as one. Integrating a Bentley fleet within the building allows residents to experience the Costa del Sol with the same level of precision, comfort and craftsmanship that defines the project itself,” said Vitaliy Rushchynskyy, CEO of Prestige Expo Group.

Tyrian Residences comprises 40 homes conceived as “villas in the sky” overlooking the Mediterranean, with prices ranging from €3.5 to €6.9 million and completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Holy Week in Malaga came to a close this Easter Sunday. To mark the end of this important week, the procession of the Risen Christ and Our Lady of Heaven took to the streets from the Parish of San Julián. This procession brought to a close this period, which began on Palm Sunday, March 29th. For several days, the public filled the streets to closely follow the 45 brotherhoods and confraternities that participated in the processions. As always, thousands of people attended the events, both from near and far. Actor Antonio Banderas arrived at the Church of San Juan on Palm Sunday for the start of the procession and said that this tradition is deeply connected to his family, his friends, and his neighborhood. “Holy Week unites me with my land, my roots, my identity,” he stated to the media.

The works on the Marbella sea promenade include waterproofing, crack repairs, marble polishing, installation of a new drainage and irrigation network, and improve lighting installations and energy efficiency. has begun works on Avenida del Mar, repairing disused fountains that have been causing leaks into the underground car park. The fountains will be converted into ornamental garden beds with decorative lighting, except the central fountain, which will be fully restored. The street lighting on the section of the promenade between Río Real and Río Verde – a total length of 9,540 metres – will be revamped and modernised. The implementation of the remote management system will allow the municipal technical services to have permanent information on the state of the lighting, detect incidents in real time, optimise operating hours and improve maintenance planning.

Last Monday 23rd February 2026, the Macarfi guide presented its latest entries featuring the best restaurants in Spain, at a gala held at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. In this 11th edition, Málaga leads the ranking of the Top 15 in Andalusia with Bardal, helmed by Benito Gómez in Ronda. Furthermore, a third of the regional list is comprised of establishments from the province of Málaga.

In addition to Bardal, the list includes Kaleja (6) and Palodú (13), both in Málaga city; Skina (10), in Marbella; and Los Marinos José (15), in Fuengirola. Rounding out the Andalusian top 15 are Noor (2), Aponiente (3), Lú Cocina y Alma (4), Bagá (5), Mesón Sabor Andaluz (7), Dama Juana (8), Vandelvira (9), Cañabota (11), La Costa (12), and Choco (14).

The Macarfi Guide, created by Manuel Carreras Fisas, was launched in October 2015 as an urban project focused on Barcelona, ​​highlighting the city’s most interesting restaurants. Eleven years later, the guide has evolved to cover all of mainland Spain for the first time, expanding its reach from 8 to 15 autonomous communities.

This is one of the predictions of airport operator Aena’s new Dora III regulation document for the 2027-2031 period, due to be ratified by the Spanish cabinet in September.

Dora III foresees a growth in passenger numbers at all of Spain’s biggest airports, considering that the country has the highest air traffic in Europe.

The Dora III document contemplates an investment of 1.5 billion euros for the expansion of Malaga Airport, which has improvement contracts worth 90 million euros already approved.

In figures, the security screening area will increase by 112%, passport control for departures by 515%, the non-Schengen/flexible waiting and boarding area by 381% and the Schengen (EU) flights area by 126%. Commercial areas and retail space will also increase by 41%.

Nerja town hall on the eastern Costa del Sol has approved plans to reopen the viewpoint below its iconic Balcón de Europa, known locally as ‘La Reola’, to the public. The town hall has approved a draft project, valued at 291,000 euros, designed by the municipal architect, Beatriz Pérez. Mayor of Nerja José Alberto Armijo said that this would be “one of the most important projects carried out in recent years at the Balcón de Europa,” as it will allow “the recovery of public use of the lower La Reola viewpoint and return it to its original configuration.”

Snow forced the closure of road access to the Torcal de Antequera nature reserve, in the centre-north of Malaga province, on Monday 2 February. The site, famous for its unique karst limestone formations, was covered in snow following a sharp drop in temperatures across the region. After assessing the treacherous conditions of the mountain passes and consulting the latest weather forecasts, management decided to close the reserve to the public and block access at the main entrance.

While modernisation takes place in Marbella’s Orange Square, meetings of the full council will be held in San Pedro de Alcantara. Speaking about the 3.6-million-euro overhaul, which began earlier this month, mayor Ángeles Muñoz said “the historic building needs to be adapted to the demands of a modern administration.” Muñoz explained that the renovation will mean “more available space” and “more open-plan areas”, making the most of “all the possibilities” offered by the town hall, where 300 public employees work. Councillor for works Diego López explained that the town hall project includes updating plumbing and drainage systems.