About Us
The international media association for Malaga and the Costa del Sol
Founded in 2002, we have been uniting media professionals across Andalucía for over two decades.
A selection of past meetings with members & media guests. Image credits: M. Chaplow, G. Edwards, K. Smallman, R. Blanco & others.
Our Mission
Who we are
The Costa Press Club is a fully recognised and accredited association under Spanish law providing members with a unique social and professional forum. Meetings are held in a variety of venues on average every two months, often with guest speakers. Members also exchange news and ideas over social media at other times.
In addition, the Club can be contacted at any time by foreign media researching Spain or Spanish-based organisations wishing to find out more about international communities on the Costa del Sol. Our popular online directory is a great way for others to reach you, when you are a member of this respected association.
Club membership is open to anyone with a background in journalism or media-content provision, including newspapers and magazines, online digital, photography, television, radio, multimedia and social media.
Key Facts
- Founded
- 2002
- Members
- 45+
- Nationalities represented
- 12+
- Meeting frequency
- Every ~2 months
- Legal registration
- CIF: G92514926
- Area
- Costa del Sol, Malaga province
- Working languages
- English and/or Spanish (multinational outlook)
What We Do
More than just meetings
Professional Networking
Connect with journalists, photographers, writers and media professionals across the Costa del Sol.
Guest Speakers
Regular evening events with prominent speakers from business, culture, hospitality and more.
Press Card
Members receive a club press card, useful as press ID at events, venues and organisations across Spain.
Media Directory
Members are listed in our online directory, a resource used by media organisations researching contacts in southern Spain.
Career Recognition
Peer and professional support between members and added prestige for your personal brand.
Industry Insights
Updates on local and sector-related things of interest and sector-expertise at your fingertips.
Leadership
Committee
| Club Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Neil Hesketh |
| Vice President | Liz Parry |
| Secretary | Joanna Styles |
| Treasurer | Peter Leonard |
| Committee Member | Karl Smallman |
| Committee Member | Louise Cook Edwards |
Partners
Association with APM
The Costa Press Club has a formal agreement with the Asociación de la Prensa de Málaga (APM), the organisation representing journalists in Spanish-language media throughout Malaga province. The agreement identifies cooperation areas in professional training, journalist rights defence and facilitates knowledge exchange among media professionals.
The Costa Press Club welcomes APM members to join our regular meetings as guests.
Interested in joining?
Membership is open to anyone with a background in journalism or media-content provision living full-time or part-time on the Costa del Sol or Malaga province.