JUST | PROPERTY, LIFESTYLE & REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

The first quarter of 2025 has set a strong tone for the year on the Costa del Sol. Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís – often referred to as the “Golden Triangle” – recorded a 24.7% increase in property sales year-on-year, reaching 2,339 transactions. Estepona led the surge with sales up 59%, fuelled by a wave of new developments…

Earlier this year, a temporary dip in Málaga’s population made headlines. The National Statistics Institute (INE) had reported that between January and April 2025 the province had lost 639 residents, marking what seemed to be the first quarterly decline since 2021 and the first semiannual drop since 2018. However, the INE has since revised its…

Spain is packed with famous hotspots, but some of its most captivating locations remain just out of the tourist spotlight. These five destinations combine authentic culture, fascinating history, and natural beauty — offering an experience far richer than the usual guidebook list. Cádiz — Europe’s Oldest Coastal City Why go: With a history stretching back…

On 26 July 2025, Will Smith delivered his first-ever performance at the Starlite Festival in Marbella, treating fans to a high-energy concert and an unforgettable cultural fusion. The event was his only Spanish date of the season and landed at the celebrated Cantera de Nagüeles venue. During the show, Smith invited around 40 lucky audience members—selected via social media—to…

Marbella has closed the 2024 financial year with a robust budget surplus of €53 million, reaffirming the municipality’s strong economic standing and prudent fiscal management. The announcement was made by Mayor Ángeles Muñoz during the most recent municipal meeting, where the full balance of accounts was formally approved. The healthy surplus, drawn from a total…

Estepona’s ambitious coastal footpath is now over 90% complete, bringing the town one step closer to achieving an uninterrupted pedestrian route that links the entire coastline. Once finalised, the project will offer more than 23 kilometres of continuous seaside walkway, stretching from the eastern edge of the municipality all the way to its western border.…

Puerto Banús has long been synonymous with superyachts, designer boutiques, and exotic cars. Now, the world of ultra-luxury motoring gains a striking new addition: Automobili Lamborghini has officially opened its Marbella showroom, a refined two-floor space that brings the Sant’Agata Bolognese spirit to the heart of the Costa del Sol. The new location spans 270 square metres,…