Costa del Sol
Star Wars lands its lightsabers in Malaga in Spain’s first immersive galactic store
The force will be with Malaga as fans of Star Wars will delight as they will soon be able to step into a full-scale galactic experience after it was announced that El Corte Ingles will host one of Spain’s first immersive Star Wars shops.
Opening at the retailer’s Avenida de Andalucia branch in Malaga, the attraction arrives to coincide with the hotly anticipated cinema release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 21.
Tatooine theme brings the saga to Life
Fans of the films can get ready to be transported to another universe, way more than a standard merchandise area. Designers have created a 250-square-metre space inspired by Tatooine, easily one of the most recognised planets in the Star Wars universe. Giant character figures, detailed decorations and a large-scale sculpture of the Hutt twins perfectly recreate scenes familiar to long-time followers of the franchise.
Excitement around the project has already rippled across Spain because Malaga and Madrid are the only cities chosen for the launch. Malaga’s installation will be ready to welcome guests from Friday, May 29 until Saturday, June 6 during normal shopping hours.
Merchandise, games and family activities
Collectors will be able to browse and find official products from brands including LEGO, Hasbro, Funko and Simba. Editorial Planeta will provide books and publications linked to the saga. Organisers have also planned live demonstrations, competitions, games and prize draws throughout the event.
Children who get the chance to visit the Madrid venue will even help build a giant Grogu mural using LEGO bricks. Grogu, often called Baby Yoda by fans, is one of the franchise’s most popular modern characters thanks to the more recent success of The Mandalorian.
The exhibition can be seen in the El Corte Ingles Malaga and Madrid branches. For more information and further details visit the website directly.
Costa del Sol
Torremolinos’ Ruta del Rock is back, 60 free concerts, two weekends, zero excuses not to go
Torremolinos is ready to rock again as its bars and restaurants transform into live music venues for the 14th edition of the Ruta del Rock treating everyone to 60 free concerts across two weekends.
What is the Ruta del Rock?
Ruta del Rock is a hugely popular free, city-wide music crawl that takes over the bars and restaurants in Torremolinos. It has a massively successful track record as it is now in its 14th year. You can hop between venues trying the different food and music at your own pace. Most performing artists are locally based and homegrown talent. Held in varying sized locations means you get to be really up close and personal with real true musicians.
Dates, times, and neighbourhoods
There is plenty of time to give everyone a chance to get to the concerts, as the festival runs across two consecutive weekends, first from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24 and Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled between 7pm and 11pm, and Sunday sessions run from 5pm to 9pm.
The venues taking part are spread across Torremolinos neighbourhoods including the town centre, Playamar, Los Alamos, El Pinillo, La Carihuela, El Calvario, and Montemar, easy for everyone depending on wherever you happen to be.
Who is performing?
Even though it is the Ruta del rock, a variety of different genres are covered, including rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz, and indie. Confirmed performers include Suzette Moncrief, Alvarock, Elise Soul Sistah, Mr. Proper, Lady Punk, MayDay, Maika Lavera, Red Bus Rock, Wayne Ward, Turkish Gang, Buddy and the Crickets, RM Latin Band, Mama Cath and the Soulsisters, Jassy Ojeda, Billywood Crackers, Money Makers, and Malbec, among many many others.
Grab a drink, turn up the volume and discover new talent.
Full concert listings and venue details are available via the official Torremolinos Cultura website.
Skin checks are a short, painless, and effective form of cancer prevention. Credit: La Cala Medical
By Dr. Hanna Raitio, MD, PhD, Consultant Dermatologist
Summer is coming. UV exposure is about to increase remarkably, and so are the risks, especially for fair skin. Now is a good time to have your skin examined, before the strongest months arrive.
Skin cancer is a common cancer in fair-skinned populations. Most skin cancers are visible from the outside, and when found early they can be treated with simple procedures. Melanoma, the most serious form, has a cure rate even above 95% when detected and removed in an early stage. Early signs are often subtle: a small change in colour, a slightly uneven edge, a spot that itches or bleeds, a patch that does not heal.
What a dermatologist actually does
A proper skin check is a full-body examination. The dermatologist looks at the scalp, behind the ears, between the fingers and toes, the soles of the feet, and other areas patients rarely check themselves, or simply cannot reach on their own. A dermatoscope (a handheld magnifying tool with polarised light) shows structures inside a mole that are not visible to the naked eye. This improves the accuracy of diagnosis and reduces unnecessary biopsies. For patients with many moles or a personal or family history of skin cancer, mole mapping may be recommended.
What to look for at home
Between visits, examine your own skin regularly. The ABCDE rule is a useful guide:
- Asymmetry: one half of the mole does not match the other
- Border: edges that are uneven, blurred, or notched
- Colour: more than one shade, or a recent change
- Diameter: larger than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil eraser)
- Evolving: any change in size, shape, colour, height, or sensation
Also pay attention to the “ugly duckling” sign: a mole that looks different from the others on your body. If a spot itches, bleeds, crusts, or does not heal, have it assessed.
Why this matters more on the Costa del Sol
Light skin types, a tendency to sunburn, and decades of recreational sun exposure all contribute to the risk. Damage from past summers accumulates. Our skin has a good memory. It surfaces years later, often after the age of 50.
The practical step
If you have not had a full skin examination recently, book one before the hottest months begin. Annual checks are reasonable for most people over 50 in this region, and sometimes even more frequent checks for higher-risk patients. Examine your own skin regularly between visits.
Skin checks are short, painless, and one of the most effective forms of cancer prevention we have. The earlier a problem is found, the simpler the solution.
Dr. Hanna Raitio is a consultant dermatologist practising in La Cala de Mijas.
Tel: 681 231 350
Av. Mare Nostrum 13, La Cala de Mijas
Automated External Defibrillators
Save A Life and community efforts bring life-saving defibrillator to Yorkshire Linen on Mijas road
Save A Life charity has delivered another automatic external defibrillator (AED) to a busy location on the Carretera de Mijas.
This latest unit now stands ready at the entrance of Yorkshire Linen Beds & More. Local residents and shoppers can rest easier and in emergencies gain quick access to vital equipment if cardiac emergencies occures.
Community fundraiser success behind progress
Yorkshire Linen hosted a popular charity market on May 2. Crowds browsed stalls offering crafts, jewellery, honey and second-hand goods in the car park behind the store. Organisers raised substantial sums through raffles and sales. Steph from Yorkshire Linen reported €850 from the raffle and the market plus around the same was donated from S.A.L’s own fundraising. At the installing of the AED on Friday, May 15, Steph said that it was time they got one, and that the whole team would receive a training course from S.A.L in the coming days on CPR and AED use.
Funds from the market contributed directly to purchasing and installing the new AED. Gerry and Jenny Hannam, founders of Save A Life, expressed gratitude for the strong community turnout and Steph’s forward thinking. Their initiative has now placed multiple devices across Mijas, Fuengirola and nearby areas. The Hannam family was at the unveiling with the Yorkshire Linen team and Euro Weekly News’ own resident medical columnist Dr Marcus Stephan to celebrate this the eleventh AED installed in the area. The twelfth is already lined up for Mijas Golf in the coming days.
Why public AEDs matter
Cardiac arrest strikes without warning. Survival rates drop by about 10 per cent with every minute that passes without defibrillation. Locations like retail outlets see high footfall, so placing equipment there maximises response potential. Save A Life also runs CPR and first aid training sessions to equip people with essential skills.
Yorkshire Linen’s support demonstrates how businesses can play an active role in community safety. Shoppers at the store and passers-by can benefit from far better protection on this busy stretch of road.
Wider impact on the Costa del Sol
This installation adds to a rapidly growing network of publicly accessible defibrillators. Save A Life has reached double figures in units provided so far. Recent placements include locations in Calahonda and Benalmadena.
Community members continue to back the cause through fundraising markets, lunches, galas and donations.
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