Brodernas Marbella has the slogan ‘Burgers done right’ and they aren’t lying. 

The chain has two locations in Marbella. One restaurant along the Paseo Maritimo and the other in Nueva Andalucia close to the Hard rock hotel. The Scandinavian brand founded by Jonas Wiklander and Joakim Wiklander began their burger beginnings in Sweden before expanding and finding homes in the Costa Del Sol. 

Relaxed, sociable and unfussy

Inside the Paseo Maritimo branch, the restaurant keeps things modern and unfussy with a modern sports bar vibe. Clean, light, cool art work and decor, lots of wood and really informal but smart. Live sport is dotted around on various TV screens, the waiter offers to change the channel to whatever sport or team floats your boat.  The staff are all friendly, relaxed and happy to help. 

A global burger menu takes you to different cities

The menu is interesting with a theme around  international cities, each has its own personality and flavour. Visiting as a group of 3, we ordered the Zibanejad, Berlin Burger and London Burger, with fries and dirty fries for the table. Presentation is rustic wooden boards, and metal plant pots for the side dishes, plenty of condiments on the table. Just what you would expect to suit the overall style of the restaurant. 

Burgers were hot, fresh and oozy without feeling greasy. Zibanejad was a flavourful rich bite with crispy onion rings and sweet caramelised onions layered over a juicy beef patty. Berlin Burger had a sharper edge through pickles and red onion, cutting through the richness well. London Burger was a classic comfort, with bacon, cheddar and a creamy sauce combination, familiar and satisfying. 

Priced at around €11 to €15 for a main, it’s about average for what you would expect to pay in the location. Loads of extra options are on the menu for you to add, extra patty, cheese and various other toppings and sauces. 

Dirty fries steal the show

Dirty fries were the talking point of the meal. Generous, indulgent and full of flavour and spice, for us they outshone other dirty fries we had had elsewhere. Regular fries held their own, crisp and well-seasoned, but the loaded version were something memorable. Even though we didn’t ourselves order onion rings, we spotted a few portions coming out the kitchen looking large, light and crispy. Something to add to the order for the future. 

Drinks, desserts, delivery and early diners

There is a full bar with well crafted punchy cocktails, a dessert menu with milkshakes, brownies and sundaes and for the earlier risers they have a full breakfast menu. Delivery and takeaway are also available. The food is well packaged up and arrives as fresh as you would have it served in the restaurant. No sloppy, cold, fallen apart food. 

Basic burgers done brilliantly

Brodernas Marbella gets the basics right without any fluff. Burgers arrive packed with flavour, in light brioche buns,  service stays friendly and relaxed, and the ambiance encourages you to stay a little longer. Casual dining is the one here, stop in after the in after the beach or meeting friends for an easy evening meal. Consistency, atmosphere and satisfying food keep people coming back.

More details,  address and booking info can be found on the Brodernas website. 

Panic gripped Malmö city centre, Sweden, this Friday, May 1, as a live hand grenade was discovered lying in a public outdoor space. Authorities acted rapidly, cordoning off five streets and issuing what they call a “VMA”, or public emergency alert similar to text message alerts, to make sure residents stayed away from windows and balconies. National bomb disposal experts arrived shortly after midday to assess the lethality of the device.

BREAKING:

A hand grenade was found on a busy street in central Malmö, Sweden this afternoon.

A controlled explosion was just carried out on the scene by the authorities 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/K79JgYJPWy

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 1, 2026

A controlled detonation followed two hours later, with the squad successfully neutralising the threat. Police spokesperson Filip Annas confirmed that preliminary assessments identify the object as a live grenade. Technical investigators remain on-site to determine the intended target and the origin of the weapon. Witnesses reported a heavy police presence near local shops and restaurants, though most cordons have now been lifted. No injuries were reported during the operation.

Why is Sweden facing an explosives crisis?

Criminal networks across Sweden increasingly utilise hand grenades and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to settle gang disputes. Malmö, in particular, has seen a massive rise in such incidents over recent years, often linked to the illegal arms trade flowing through Europe. These military-grade weapons are frequently smuggled into the country, providing gangs with cheap and terrifying tools for intimidation.

National statistics suggest that Sweden experiences a higher frequency of bombings than almost any other country not currently at war. Government officials are struggling to curb the trend, which sees explosives detonated in residential hallways and public squares. This latest event in Malmö is typical of the volatility within Swedish urban centres. Arguments have been made that until the supply of illegal weaponry is choked off at the borders, the risk of civilian casualties remains a constant worry for the Swedish public. Police continue to investigate this latest incident without any specific suspects currently in custody.

Explosive culture

As of May 1, 2026, the country has already experienced a notable amount of explosive events:

• Average Rate: Following the trend set in early 2025, where the country saw 27 bombings in the first 27 days, incidents in 2026 have continued to occur at a frequent pace, often averaging nearly one every day or two. Bombings have got to the point in Sweden where explosions are not always mentioned at the top of the news.
• Comparison to 2025: Last year (2025) was one of the most violent on record, with nearly 200 bombings (reaching up to 317 total “blasts” according to some police data metrics).
• Explosive centres: Stockholm and Malmö are still the most frequent locations for these incidents. The discovery in Malmö today is part of a persistent wave of violence involving both hand grenades and IEDs.

Residents in Velez-Malaga can now access cheaper travel across the region following the town’s official entry into the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium this May 1. This integration simplifies commutes to Malaga city and surrounding areas while providing big financial relief for frequent passengers.

Huge savings for daily commuters

Commuters travelling between Velez-Malaga and Malaga city will now see fares drop to just 95 cents per journey. Young people under the age of 30 can enjoy even lower rates, with the price fixed at 76 cents. Those heading to Rincon de la Victoria will pay only 71 cents, or 57 cents for youth card holders, such as students.

Switching between different modes of transport, such as buses, the metro, or suburban trains, costs a mere 39 cents within specific time limits. Estimates suggest that regular users, such as commuters, could save over €1,500 every year, a figure that rises to €1,600 for younger residents. Roughly 33,000 people in the local area are expected to benefit from these reduced costs.

Where to buy and top up the Green Card

Twelve authorised sales points across the town now stock the new “Green Card”. These locations are distributed to ensure easy access for residents in various neighbourhoods.

In Velez-Malaga itself, five tobacconists (estancos) provide the service: Avenida Vivar Téllez 81, Calle Aldeodato Altamirano 19, Calle Cristo 58, Calle Reñidero 5, and Pasaje Juan Sebastián Elcano 8C.

Torre del Mar residents can visit four specific sites: Calle San Andrés (Edificio Neptuno 78), Calle Las Yucas 3, Calle Enmedio 24, and Calle del Río 7.

Additional points are available at Carretera de Almería 138 in Benajarafe, Avenida de Andalucía 101 in Caleta de Velez, and Barriada de Lagos 87 in Lagos.

Cards cost between €1.50 and €2.00 to start off with. Credit can then be added in increments of €5, €10, €20, or €30. The system calculates fares based on “jumps” between zones, automatically applying discounts of up to €1.55 depending on the distance travelled.