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Three Benalmadena Beaches Reopen After Bathers Hit By Mystery Skin Reactions – But Two Remain Shut

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2 days ago

August 17, 2026

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Benalmadena Beach. Malaga, Andalusia, Spain THREE beaches in Benalmadena have reopened to swimmers after a mystery skin reaction left around 20 bathers affected over the weekend, while two others stay closed. Bil Bil, Arroyo de

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Mijas Golf Families Live In Fear After Violence And Sudden Eviction Threats

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10 hours ago

August 18, 2026

Adam Woodward

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Building becoming notorious amongst residents. Credit: Photo supplied

Quiet family life in a multinational residential complex in Mijas Golf has turned into daily dread. Residents who once enjoyed green spaces, a swimming pool with Mediterranean and Sierra de Mijas views, and easy access to golf, now report broken locks, neglected gardens, main gates left open for strangers at all hours, and letters demanding they pack up and leave within weeks.

Complaints started rolling in soon after the complex changed hands in 2023. Access control failed, CCTV stayed oﬄine, fire equipment and handrails needed attention, sewage and drainage problems raised public health worries, and communal facilities including the pool and gym fell into poor shape. Some neighbours also brought up uncontrolled dogs and aggressive behaviour.

One resident documented formal notices about unrestricted access and damaged gates as early as June, followed by detailed health and safety reports in early July. Rental contract questions were raised in mid-July too, long before any violence. Rodrigo, a father of small children on the site said, “We can’t go on like this anymore. We’re already looking for somewhere to move to, but it’s not easy at such short notice.”

Intimidation from unidentified men

Letters ordering residents to leave arrived recently. Unidentified men described as “bully boys” from Torremolinos then turned up to enforce the message. They carried no oﬃcial identification and showed none of the usual professional approach expected in Spanish eviction processes.

Many owners have stayed silent on formal correspondence. Many at the site refused to speak through fear of repercussions. Both Spanish and international tenants, the majority of whom pay rent and bills on time, now feel pressured and watched with unrecognised people and cars arriving through the night.

Nearby residents across the wider Mijas Golf resort lower their heads when the complex is mentioned. It has gained a reputation throughout the resort. Estate agents still list properties online under a diﬀerent address in an apparent eﬀort to protect the image.

Fatal attack inside the complex

Horror struck on the evening of August 10. A 25-year-old man of, left in a wheelchair after a previous shooting, was stabbed in the chest inside his home. Neighbours found him bleeding heavily and contacted the emergency services, but he later died. Guardia Civil oﬃcers attended after reports of the attack but found no sign of suspects at the scene. Security correspondence has intensified since then One resident sent urgent notices about previous deficiencies and demanded immediate repairs, including security installations which had fallen into disrepair. By August 12 a reply confirmed work on the locks had begun. Later that same afternoon apartments received formal notice to vacate. Some residents challenged it and sought legal clarification about the 15-day deadline that followed the raising of safety concerns.

Community reputation in tatters

What was once a tucked-away, safe spot for families with children has gained a bad name. Families still live there, paying their way and causing no trouble, yet the whole community now walks in fear. Similar worries have surfaced elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, including squatter occupations that unsettled another golf resort and a suspected double murder in a Mijas house fire. Mijas town hall has also moved to take over dozens of long-neglected urbanisations in a bid to improve services, as reported here, but even the council admits there is little they can do.

Local voices insist the sequence of unresolved security failings, the fatal attack, rapid lock work, and sudden vacation notices, deserves closer attention from higher authorities. Residents say they simply want the place made safe again so ordinary families can live without looking over their shoulders.

Age Care Association

Heartfelt farewell as Age Care Ana bids emotional goodbye to Costa del Sol charity

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12 hours ago

August 18, 2026

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After years of dedicated service, compassionate support, and unwavering friendship, Age Care Costa del Sol is bidding a fond farewell to a cherished team member.

A legacy of compassion and community spirit

Ana, who joined the local charity in 2021 after being introduced by a friend, is stepping down from her role, leaving behind a legacy of deep human connection, practical support, and countless cherished memories across the expat community.

Reflecting on her time with the association, Ana shared her gratitude for the journey with Euro Weekly News:

“My Wonderful Adventure with Age Care Costa del Sol Association. When I joined Age Care in 2021, thanks to a friend, I was immediately made to feel very welcome. I quickly felt that I had found my place and wanted to become fully involved in the association. Over the years, my role has been very varied. I have always tried to do my very best to help the members, find solutions to their problems, support them with their various matters and, sometimes, simply be there to listen to them. But beyond the help I was able to give them, it was above all the human relationships that touched me the most. Over time, some members became much more than people I was helping: they became friends and, in a way, even a little bit like family to me. These relationships, the conversations, the little moments we shared and the many memories are what I will treasure most. This experience has also given me so much personally. It has allowed me to meet some truly wonderful people and reminded me just how much a presence, a listening ear or a helping hand can sometimes make a real difference in someone’s life.”

Tribute to fellow volunteers

Ana also paid tribute to the dedicated team who worked alongside her through both smooth and challenging times, expressing her deepest thanks to everyone who made her journey so special:

“I would also like to thank all my fellow volunteers, who have also become friends, and with whom I have shared these years. We have had many wonderful moments, as well as some more challenging situations. Despite this, we have always shared the same goal: to do our very best to help the members and to be there when they needed us. I will look back on this team with many very happy memories and with great respect for everyone’s work and commitment. I am leaving Age Care with mixed emotions, but above all with a great deal of gratitude. Thank you to the members for their trust, thank you to my colleagues for all the moments we have shared, and thank you to Age Care for giving me the opportunity to experience this wonderful human adventure. It is with a heavy heart that I leave, but I will carry with me all these encounters and all these friendships which, ultimately, are the most precious part of this story.
Sending all a very big hug.
Ana”

An outpouring of gratitude from the community

News of Ana’s step down saw messages of warmth and affection from local residents, with members taking to social media to share just how deeply she will be missed. Many sent heartfelt messages thanking her for the guidance, kindness, and personal support she provided to them and their families over the years, with one member noting how grateful they were for “everything you have done to help me and my dad.” Others expressed their sadness at losing such a vital source of help, while warmly wishing her the best for her future outside the club and reminding her not to leave it too long before popping back into Oasis to join them for lunch.

Ana leaves Age Care Costa del Sol with the utmost respect of her colleagues and the sincere thanks of a community that will miss her presence dearly.

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Make a small donation at Miramar shopping centre and transform a child’s first day back at school

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15 hours ago

August 18, 2026

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Buying one extra piece of school equipment in your August shop could make a huge difference to a child heading into the new school year.

Solidarity drive launches at Miramar Fuengirola

Community organisers at Miramar Shopping Centre, have joined hands with the Red Cross to deliver the reCOLEcta charity initiative. Running from August 21 to 30 2026, the ten-day collection campaign gives shoppers a direct way to support children facing economic hardship in Fuengirola.

Back-to-school season is always an expensive time, bringing heavy financial pressure for hundreds of local families preparing for the upcoming academic term. Rising living costs mean essential classroom items can be tricky for vulnerable households across the area.

Volunteers will be on hand at a special collection desk on the ground floor of the commercial complex, positioned directly opposite Carrefour. Generous visitors can drop off brand-new educational items every day between 10am and 10pm.

Accepted contributions include:

Sturdy school backpacks and matching pencil cases
Writing notebooks, graph pads, and exercise books
Pencils, ballpoint pens, highlighters, and felt-tip marker sets
Document folders, rulers, erasers, and essential stationery supplies

Direct financial assistance backs the public collection drive. Miramar Shopping Centre management confirmed a dedicated direct donation of €500 to purchase additional stationery sets, maximizing the number of young learners reached before classrooms reopen.

Annual regional drives expected to follow

Broader supermarket drives typically run across Malaga province every year, organised by Carrefour and the Red Cross. Exact dates for 2026 collections in Mijas, Marbella, and Malaga city have yet to be announced, but previous years saw strong support from shoppers across neighbouring towns.

Red Cross volunteers will gather every single item and hand them directly to parents who are struggling to make ends meet. Knowing that their children will walk into class on day one with a full pencil case and a backpack gives parents and carers huge relief during a tough time of year.

Tossing a pack of pens or an exercise book into your trolley takes seconds, but it means everything to a young student starting fresh this September. Small acts of kindness like this make sure no child in our community feels left out when the school bell rings. Head to Miramar and help out if you can.