The hit Channel 4 TV series Embarrassing Bodies is heading to the Costa del Sol as part of the new series. Dr. Christian Jessen, Dr. Pixie McKenna and Dr. Dawn Harper will be filming in Fuengirola at Playa de los Boliches on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of August.

Members of the public can ask the doctors any questions they may have about anything that may be worrying them or causing embarrassment.  They will also be looking for volunteers to help out with some fun demonstrations over the two days – including free sexual health tests.

It might not seem like a typical choice of holiday destination for the First Lady of the USA but Michelle Obama will arrive on the Costa del Sol tomorrow to take in a relaxing four day break with her nine year old daughter Sasha.

Michelle, Sasha and their entourage will be staying in a luxury Marbella hotel and are expected to visit King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia of Spain. However the White House have denied reports that Mrs Obama will be joined by president Barack Obama who will instead by celebrating his 49th Brithday at home along in the US.

After announcing a crack down on illegal street traders last week it seems that Marbella City Council is on a mission to clean up the city’s reputation by announcing further enforcement, this time on illegal beach massages. When it comes to offering massages we often think of seedy clubs offering massages behind blacked-out windows but what’s been going on across Marbella’s beaches is less sinister. It’s simply a case that unlicensed and unqualified masseurs are selling massage services to beach-goers.

A new law banning them from the beaches was introduced last year, however it hasn’t reduced the number of them operating in the area with 24 fines handed out in the last month alone and figures suggest a further 1,300 messages have been stopped since the 15th of June.

The Costa del Sol continues to be a popular choice for Brits looking to head abroad in search of some much needed sunshine. Recent figures released by online flight comparison website SkySkanner revealed that Malaga Airport was the second most searched destination during the past three months.

As the British economy takes a steady climb out of the recession that dogged last summer causing many Brits to rethink their annual holiday plans and stay in the UK, more of us are begining to travel abroad again with the promise of lower prices and guaranteed sun.

The pound is currently at its strongest position in two years against the Euro and with a recent survey revealing that Spain is the best value European holiday destination its easy to see why Spain and indeed the Costa del Sol are at the top of many peoples destination choices.

Piers Morgan, who’s new Travelogue series started on ITV tonight, is set to take a trip to the Costa del Sol’s glamour capital – Marbella. The new series will look at some of the most prestigious cities around the world taking in some of the spectacular sights and attractions and looking at just what makes each one tick.

Well it’s been a busy week so we’re a little late with news review but here it is…

Juan Antonio Roca Claims Unfair Dismissal – Arrested in March 2006 for real estate corruption in Spain, Juan Antonia Roca has claimed unfair dismissal from his post of Municipal Real Estate Assessor

New Costa del Sol golf section – We’ve launched a new section to Costa del villas this week, offer a guide to golfing on the Costa del Sol.

It’s time again to look back on what was making the headlines in the Costa del Sol trave l world last week. Here’s a round up of some of the top headlines…

Costa del Sol villas perfect choice for expats – Costa del Sol rental villas could be the ideal way for would be expats to trial an area before making a move.

Fuengirola agrees to clean up fuel usage – the Fuengirola town hall has agreed to convert 17 of its fleet vehicles to use a cleaner gas.

It’s time again for our weekly round up of the latest news headlines from across the Costa del Sol.

Spain to see less impact as sterling value falls – Spain is set to see a lower impact of the raising value of the Euro due to its established reputation as a popular holiday destination for Brits.

Google Street View now available in Spain – Check out your holiday home before arriving with Google Street in Spain!

Benalmadena remains a popular choice for Brits – Benalmadena proved a popular choice for Brits heading to the Costa del Sol this summer with a great choice in holiday villas available to rent.

It’s time to take a look at what’s been making the headlines this week on the Costa del Sol and its various holiday resorts.

Costa del Sol could hold key to market upturn – the Spanish Costa’s could be the turning point for the struggling property market.

Brits must pay up for ‘illegal’ holiday home – four Brits who tried to claim a refund on the deposit for their illegally built home will have to complete the transaction now that the apartment has been made legal.

Footballer Ward struggles to sell Marbella villa – former Premier League footballer Ashley Ward is struggling to sell his dream villa in Marbella.

It’s time again to take a look back at some of the stories making the headlines over the last week. So without further ado, here we go.

Ossie Ardiles’ luxury Marbella villa for sale – former footballer Ossie Ardiles has put his €2 million Costa del Sol villa on the market

Mijas Costa villas prove popular all round – whilst other areas of Spain are struggling to sell holiday homes, demand is above supply in Mijas Costa

Widfire in Benalmadena causes evacuations – fires spread through Benalmadena causing local residents to evacuate