The Málaga Radio Weekly Diary is back with Episode 35, guiding you through the week of September 8–14, 2025 on the Costa del Sol. This week’s Special Spotlight steps back from the clichés of package holidays to celebrate the real Sun Coast. Carmen and Baptiste jump from town to town — Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Torre del Mar, Nerja — showing why autumn and winter might just be the best seasons to visit. With 25° sunshine while northern Europe is pulling on coats, the Costa feels almost subtropical: tapas squares buzzing, quieter beaches, and cultural gems waiting without the crowds. Alongside the Special, we bring you the best events of the week:

🎉 Festivals & Traditions: Feria de Mijas in honour of the Virgen de la Peña, Málaga’s Virgen de la Victoria celebrations, the Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano in Rincón, Luna Mora in Guaro, Mollina’s wine harvest fair, Moclinejo’s grape festival, Casabermeja’s Goat Festival, and Alozaina’s Olive Fiesta.

🖼 Culture & Exhibitions: Kandinsky at Centre Pompidou, Pintura Liberada at the Carmen Thyssen, post-digital photography at MUCAC La Coracha, and Málaga’s Soho street art.

🍴 Food & Hospitality: From anchovies and espetos to wine tastings in Mollina, muscatel grapes in Moclinejo, goat stews in Casabermeja, and olive oil pressings in Alozaina — plus tapas in Fuengirola’s Plaza de los Chinorros.

🎶 Music & Nightlife: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico at Fuengirola’s castle, Quevedo at Martín Carpena, candlelit Coldplay and rock tributes in Málaga, Chambao live under 20,000 candles in Guaro, and flamenco festivals in Benalmádena.

🏞 Sports & Outdoors: The Davis Cup in Marbella, kayaking from Maro to Nerja, Caminito del Rey, Benalmádena’s cable car, Torremolinos’ rastro, and warm-water beach sports along the coast.

📲 Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Audible, or just ask Alexa to “play Málaga Radio.” And don’t miss our daily show Freshly Squeezed for day-by-day updates and insider tips.

📲 For all the events and direct links, check out the full blog for Episode 35 of the Málaga Radio Weekly Diary here: Málaga Radio Weekly Diary 35 Blog