Before flamenco took the stage, the hills above Málaga had their own fandango: verdiales, played by ribboned pandas with violins and cymbals. Here is how to hear it, and what to expect at the big Fiesta Mayor in Puerto de la Torre on 28 December.

The Calle Larios light and sound show draws huge crowds every evening from late November. Here is when it is likely to start, which pass to aim for and where to stand so you actually see it.

Global Lottery Results Málaga and the Costa del Sol have long been top destinations for international expats, digital nomads, and sun-seekers. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, vibrant beachside chiringuitos, and a bustling cosmopolitan lifestyle, it is easy to see why so many people from across the globe choose to call this region home.

Every autumn the chestnut woods above Ronda turn copper, and the villages of the Genal Valley gather and roast the harvest. Here is how to plan a day's drive from Málaga through Parauta, Igualeja and Pujerra.