Costa del Sol residents are being invited to swap their usual morning routine for a five-kilometre charity walk in Benalmadena on Thursday, October 15, helping raise awareness of the daily struggle faced by millions without safe drinking water.

The fourth annual Walkathon for Water will start at 10am from Sahara Sunset on Avenida Rocío Jurado, with participants following the seafront towards Puerto Marina before returning to the resort.

Organised by the We Are Water Foundation with Royal Oasis Club at Pueblo Quinta and Sahara Sunset, both managed by Hilton Grand Vacations, the event uses the five-kilometre distance to represent the journey many children make every day to find water.

Walking the distance many children face

According to the We Are Water Foundation, more than two billion people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. Many children in Africa, Asia and Latin America walk several kilometres each day to collect water for their families.

Participants in Benalmadena will therefore be turning an everyday walk into a reminder of a very different reality for communities around the world.

Money raised during this year’s international Walkathon programme will support two water projects in India and Mexico, with the work expected to improve access to clean water for more than 5,000 people. The Benalmadena event is one of 20 Walkathons being held across eight countries during 2026.

How to join the Benalmadena walk

The five-kilometre route is expected to take between one hour and 90 minutes and is open to people who want to support the cause.

Registration can be completed online through the Walkathon for Water section of the We Are Water Foundation website, with a minimum donation of €5 per person. People can also register at the event itself.

The walk starts and finishes at Sahara Sunset, Avenida Rocío Jurado, Benalmadena Costa, at 10am.

Afterwards, participants can stay for paella, sangria and a raffle from 1pm.
For registration and full event details, visit the We Are Water Foundation website.

If you are shopping online in Spain this week, there is a good reason to take a second look before entering your card details. With Prime Day underway, shoppers are being warned to be particularly careful about where they click and which websites they trust. A website can look convincing enough to make you think you are on Amazon, right down to the familiar branding and layout.

That makes it easy to get caught up in the search for a bargain and forget to check one of the most important things on the page: whether you are actually on Amazon at all. The warning comes as researchers track a surge in websites using Amazon and Prime Day-related names, with some designed to look like genuine shopping pages.

Amazon scams are multiplying during Prime Day

Check Point Research recorded 1,284 newly registered domains linked to Amazon and Prime Day in September, compared with 905 in July. That represents a 42 per cent increase in just three months. September’s figure was also 37 per cent higher than the same month last year, showing how quickly the number of Amazon-related domains is growing as shoppers prepare for major sales events.

Of the domains registered in September, 6.5 per cent were classified as malicious or suspicious by Check Point. That does not mean every new Amazon-related domain is fraudulent, but it shows how many are being created with the potential to cause problems for shoppers. The timing is no coincidence. Prime Day brings millions of people online looking for discounts, giving scammers a much larger pool of potential targets. Some fraudulent websites copy Amazon’s branding and layout, while others are designed to collect login information or payment details. A shopper may believe they are signing into their account or completing a purchase when they are actually handing information directly to criminals.

Fake websites can look remarkably convincing

One of the problems for shoppers is that spotting a scam is becoming harder. Poor spelling, strange wording and obvious translation mistakes have traditionally been useful warning signs, but researchers say criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to produce more convincing phishing messages and websites. That means a message written in fluent Spanish, complete with Amazon branding and a professional-looking design, should not automatically be trusted. The appearance of a website is no longer enough to tell you who is really behind it.

Some of the campaigns identified by Check Point have used fake account warnings, supposed gift-card offers and other messages designed to get people to click quickly. The aim is often to create a sense that something needs to be dealt with immediately. A message claiming that your Amazon account has been locked, that you have been charged for something you did not buy or that you have received a gift card can be particularly effective because it gives you a reason to react before checking where the link actually leads.

The website address matters

The safest way to shop during Prime Day is to go directly to Amazon rather than following a link in an unexpected email, text message or social media post. If you receive a message claiming to be from Amazon, open the Amazon app yourself or type the company’s website into your browser. That removes the risk of being redirected to a fake page through a malicious link. Check the web address before entering your password or payment information. A website can look almost identical to Amazon while using a completely different domain.

Be particularly cautious with addresses containing unusual combinations of words, extra characters or domains that are not associated with Amazon. And don’t assume that a padlock symbol means a website is legitimate. HTTPS indicates that the connection is encrypted, but it does not tell you whether the company behind the website is genuine.

Don’t let a bargain rush you

Scammers rely heavily on urgency. A countdown, limited-time offer or warning that an account will be closed can make people act before they have checked what they are looking at. Prime Day provides the perfect setting for that tactic because shoppers are already expecting prices to change quickly and deals to disappear.

If a deal looks unusually good, take a moment to check it through the official Amazon website or app instead of clicking through from an advert or message. The same applies to supposed refunds, delivery problems and account warnings. If something needs attention, check your Amazon account directly rather than using the link provided in the message.

Using a different password for your Amazon account and enabling two-factor authentication can also limit the damage if login details are stolen. With thousands of new Amazon-related domains appearing around Prime Day, taking a few seconds to check where you are before handing over your details could save you considerably more than the bargain you were trying to find.

Alcúdia has brought this year’s Sa Fira to a lively close after three days of activities celebrating the Mallorcan town’s history, traditions, rural heritage and community spirit.

The final day once again transformed the streets into a meeting point for residents and visitors, with a packed programme offering something for all ages. From traditional giants and agricultural displays to animals, Roman re-enactments and children’s activities, the Sunday programme continued the festive atmosphere that had filled Alcúdia throughout the weekend.

A celebration of Alcúdia’s heritage

The annual Fira is much more than a street festival, with the event providing an opportunity to showcase traditions and elements of local life that have shaped the community over generations.

The town’s famous gegants, or giant figures, were among the attractions featured during the celebrations, adding one of Mallorca’s best-known traditions to the programme.

The agricultural and rural elements of Sa Fira also highlighted Alcúdia’s connection to the countryside, while the Roman-themed activities offered visitors the chance to step back into the island’s ancient past.

For younger visitors, a selection of activities helped make the final day a family-friendly occasion, with children able to enjoy the festive atmosphere alongside the traditional displays and performances.

Across the three days, the event encouraged people to explore Alcúdia on foot, discover its heritage and enjoy the town’s streets, squares and historic surroundings.

Music brings the celebrations to an end

After three busy days, organisers chose music and traditional dancing as the perfect way to bring Sa Fira to a close.

Plaza Carles V became the centre of the final celebrations as crowds gathered for a ballada popular, a traditional community dance event featuring performances by Sarau Alcudienc, Càrritx and Música Nostra.

The evening provided a fitting finale to the festivities, bringing together generations of residents and visitors in one of Alcúdia’s most recognisable public spaces.

Traditional music and dancing have long played an important role in Mallorca’s cultural celebrations, and the final performance gave people the opportunity to enjoy these customs in a lively, communal setting.

The atmosphere marked a final chance for people to meet friends, spend time with family and enjoy the festival before the streets returned to normal.

‘The heart of Alcúdia’

The local council thanked everyone who took part in the three-day celebration, highlighting the role played by residents in making Sa Fira a success.

The message to the community was one of appreciation for everyone who had taken to the streets, participated in the activities and helped create the atmosphere throughout the weekend.

With its combination of heritage, farming traditions, entertainment, family activities, music and local culture, Sa Fira once again offered a snapshot of the character of Alcúdia.

The closing celebrations ended with a clear message from the organisers: Sa Fira is not simply an event held in Alcúdia, but a celebration shaped by the people who live there.

As the final music faded from Plaza Carles V, this year’s edition came to an end, leaving residents and visitors with three days of traditional entertainment, community celebrations and a chance to experience the historic town at its most festive.

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