Jackie Dawson never forgets the many happy memories she shared with her late husband Charlie in Benalmadena. Charlie earned respect as a well-known member of the Benalmadena community. He played an active part in the Benalmadena Golf Society and became affectionately known by many friends through the society’s popular “One for the Road” gatherings. Today, Jackie continues to honour his memory through her own community involvement.

Annual memorial golf competition at Santana Golf honours Charlie

Jackie and the Benalmadena Golf Society organise a memorial golf competition at Santana Golf each year. Friends and golfers from across the Costa del Sol come together for this event. They celebrate Charlie’s life and enjoy the game he loved while promoting strong community spirit among all participants. Participants can get an opportunity to share stories and create new memories in his honour.

Knitting efforts provide help for premature babies and remembrance

Jackie devotes countless hours to assisting local charities and community causes. Her projects range from knitting clothes for premature babies to creating memorial poppies for remembrance events. Kindness and generosity allow her to touch the lives of many local people across the coast. These handmade contributions offer comfort and practical support to families and groups during important times. Many families appreciate the thoughtful items during challenging periods, while remembrance poppies help keep memories alive in a real way.

Quiet dedication demonstrates true meaning of community service

Jackie often contributes quietly without seeking attention for her efforts. She exemplifies the genuine meaning of community service through consistent and selfless actions. Real differences result for countless individuals and organisations thanks to her involvement. Dedication of this kind makes a positive impact on daily life for many local residents in the area.

Benalmadena community gains strength from compassionate residents

Everyone in the area feels fortunate to have someone as dedicated, caring and compassionate as Jackie Dawson living among them. Her ongoing work inspires others to contribute in their own ways. Bonds strengthened by such efforts make Benalmadena a special place where community support thrives for everyone. Everyone benefits when residents step forward willingly to offer their time and skills freely.

This July, the picturesque town of Coin will transform its Auditorio del Parque Leonor Princesa de Asturias into the ultimate base for summer nightlife.

The third edition of the local festival, Noches con Encanto (“Nights of Charm”), is coming to you with an eclectic wave of live entertainment. Presented by Coin’s Mayor, Francisco Santos, and Councillor for Festivities, Juani Bernal, the event is jam packed to the brim with a fun mix of live music, comedy, and tradition that draws crowds from neighbouring Alora and Cartama.

Retro and viral pop culture

The festival kicks off by bursting straight into global youth culture with a high-energy tribute production of the K-Pop Demon Hunters. The energy then completely flips into pure musical nostalgia with the expanded Festival de los 80′, 90′ y 2000. This massive throwback event gathers the biggest pop and dance anthems from the turn of the millennium, turning the open-air auditorium into a giant retro party. Once the main session wraps up, resident favourite DJ Ricardo del Toro takes over the decks, keeping the crowd dancing into the early hours with live club mixes and modern mashups.

Laugh-out-loud comedy and local rock tributes

A big dose of humour is thrown into the mix with La Noche es Comedia, a stand-up showcase hosted by popular Spanish sitcom favourites Macarena Gomez and Nacho Guerreros. Then in contrast, the festival’s most emotionally charged event is the Festival de la Luna, featuring a headline performance by the legendary Spanish rock band 091. Organised in joint effort with local neighbours, the concert is a memorial tribute to Fali, a beloved and well-known Coin resident. The auditorium grounds will feature community led activities and local food trucks, delivering a family community feel with a rock edge

Grand Flamenco Finale with the fantastic Morente Legacy

Closing celebrations on a traditional Spanish note is the Festival Flamenco Pepe de la Isla. Co-produced with the local flamenco cultural association, this spectacular finale brings the varied festival to a close.

Dates and the details

The festival runs on select dates between July 2 and July 31, 2026. Doors generally open at 8pm, with ticket prices starting from €20.00 for the retro club night and scaling up to around €33.00 for the headline concert dates. Tickets, more information and full scheduling are available online via the Coin Town Hall website.