Bulls saved - for today anyway

Today is the bullfighting day for Fuengirola feria on the Costa del Sol and 5 bulls were due to fight this afternoon, however the first heavy rain of the year has been falling all day and the bullfight has been postponed

At present it's unsure how long it will be before the bull's fate is arranged

The bullfight in Fuengirola is one of the most important of the year and tickets were practically sold out, despite the cost. The best seats are 120€ each. Sunday was supposed to be bullfighting on horseback but this too may have to be cancelled

Meanwhile the feria will continue until next Tuesday. It's quite common for the Costa del Sol to be hit by rain at this time of year and it's not the first time Fuengirola feria has been affected