Season 12 2024

A brand new run of episodes begins with Shane and partner Chrissy, who opened their pool-side bar just 14 weeks ago. Today Shane's mum is over to visit...

Colin faces a busy day as the vet visits his farm to carry out health checks on various animals. Will the emus behave themselves or inflict some painful pecking?

Twenty-five-year-old hotel manager Grace holds a pop-up market to lure in business, and 61-year-old Mark tries padel - a popular Spanish fusion of squash and tennis.

In La Cala De Mijas, sisters Amelia and Annabelle publicise their clothing boutique with a catwalk fashion show. Plus a trip to the popular Lemon Tree Market in Albir.

Pride organiser Mandy Quinn plans a night away in her newly purchased campervan with good friend Daniela, who wants to see if campervan life is for her too.

Fifty-year-old Welsh singer Laura Elen organises a zipwire ride alongside boyfriend Rob - but will she feel brave when she comes face to face with the very high wire?

In Benidorm, fish and chip shop owner Caroline and pal Jan prepare to celebrate colleague Connie's birthday, organising a surprise rooftop Mexican themed party complete with a pinata, balloons and cake.

Young at heart 73-year-old Rich and his wife of 49 years Cazzie keep young and active by organising events, and today the duo host their monthly musical open mic night at a local restaurant.

DJ Jessie organises the Benidorm Pride opening party and is hoping to kick start events with a mixture of upbeat acts and pumping tracks - but then the poolside audio system fails to work...

Wayne Ward and his wife Lisa enjoy a Segway ride through the beautiful Spanish scenic countryside, then flamenco dancing, before Wayne creates a traditional paella.

Husband and wife Alan and Pat leave their much loved three-bed rural home to move to Saydo caravan park. In Benalmadena, Tony hosts a musical fundraiser to raise money for bowel cancer.

In the coastal town of Fuengirola, Andy and his wife Karen run a busy sports bar which tonight hosts his 60th birthday with friends, a karaoke machine, and Andy's bewigged Ozzy Osbourne tribute.

Nine months ago, Louise and Alban bought their poolside bar in Benalmadena, and today the residents' pool officially opens for the season. Octogenarian Val hosts a red carpet charity night.

JoJo Love, who has been selling caravans for just over a year, hands over keys to the owners of her biggest sale to date as Leslie and Paul spend £100k on their dream static home.

Sisters Annabelle and Amelia, who opened a boutique clothes shop in Mijas a year ago, celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, culminating in a cable car ride.

In Manilva, new bar and restaurant owner Steve Gough needs to get the tills ringing and customers through the door, so he's planning his first 'fish and chip Friday'.

Natalie Birkett, who works four jobs, prepares for a busy day ahead. Today she's taking on her role as a children's entertainer to host a pink themed pamper party for a nine-year-old girl.

On the Costa Blanca, best buddies Mick and Paul make plans to help rehome some of their 90 rescue dogs. And singer Wayne Ward realises he's forgotten his four-year wedding anniversary is today.

Singer Laura prepares for a gig at Saydo Caravan Park, accompanied by boyfriend - and roadie - Rob. And Mike Goosey's game of golf is invaded by ducks on the green.

Bar owner Simon Dearing, who runs a popular fund-raising quiz, plans something different - a topless calendar highlighting his patrons' beer bellies! But his models fail to turn up for the photo shoot.

In Benidorm, hairdresser Sharon gears up for the salon's busiest day of the week. On the Costa Calida, amateur boxer Danny spends time with his 21-year-old son, who is over from the UK for a fortnight.

The Truscott family left the UK behind after buying a hotel they saw online located on the Costa Blanca in Algorfa. Novice manager Grace must master the art of housekeeping while also overseeing building works.

Bar owner Simon Dearing sets up for his weekly bargain tapas night. And Beccie organises an event to help raise much-needed funds for an animal rescue centre.

Sam and Andy Harvey moved to Spain with their three kids to start a car rental and repair garage business. Today, at the beach, can the kids impress their parents with their Spanish language skills?

Husband and wife Alan and Pat recently moved to Saydo Caravan Park, hoping to find a busier social life. Avid rambler Alan introduces the idea of a walking group, but will the new neighbours get on board?

In Benidorm Stockport-born lass Caroline, who has run her popular chippy for five years, test drives some potential new menu additions, including a battered sausage with a twist and deep-fried chocolate.

Sam and Mick from Tamworth arrive in the Costa Del Sol to take ownership of a new caravan which they've only seen online. Will their static home be all they hoped for?

Ellie and Jim take a well-earned day off from running their cafè to enjoy their second wedding anniversary. Jim hopes to relive their wedding day with a romantic gesture for his wife.

It's Halloween on the Costas and no one loves the scary season more than Lancashire lad Wayne Ward who is throwing his first fancy dress Halloween party.

After moving to Torrevieja, Colin piled on 2.5 stone in weight. In a bid to get healthy, Colin started walking and filming his walking tours, becoming popular online. Today Colin's attempting a new route.

Paula Ballentine prepares to open her new beachside Benidorm Bar. With the launch just a week away, she calls in friends to transform the premises into the perfect pub.