February 2011

Peter Andre’s Spanish concert tickets on sale

By Amie Keeley on February 28, 2011

Aussie hunk to perform live in Benidorm and Fuengirola

The power of flamenco

By Charlotte Hanson on February 28, 2011

Flamenco hammered itself into Charlotte’s heart and soul in one evening

Flamenco for Andalucía Day

By Wendy Williams on February 28, 2011

Students at Laude International School watch a performance by El Conservatorio in San Pedro

Rebuilding the Wall

By Wendy Williams on February 28, 2011

Pink Floyd star Roger Waters comes to Spain

The ‘sexist, obnoxious pugilist’ comes to Malaga

By Wendy Williams on February 28, 2011

The late German artist Martin Kippenberger has an exhibition at the Picasso Museum

Spain is the world’s biggest strawberry exporter

By Wendy Williams on February 28, 2011

As the strawberry season gets into full swing, Wendy Williams picks out 10 fruity facts about the industry in Huelva

Marilyn Monroe dresses on display

By Wendy Williams on February 27, 2011

Granada hosts an exhibition of 30 gowns worn by the iconic blonde

The GITs and their Secret Andalucia

By Paul Whitelock on February 27, 2011

Paul Whitelock discovers who the GITs of the Guadiaro Valley are…

EU probes Spanish demolition orders

By Wendy Williams on February 27, 2011

…as Spain tries to encourage British buyers back to the country

At the double as Andalucia’s primary schools seek to improve standards

By Wendy Williams on February 27, 2011

Reading to get twice the current focus to pull schools off bottom of the table

How to play school detective

By Wendy Williams on February 26, 2011

Former Ofsted inspector Paul Whitelock gives somes tips about what to look for when picking a school for your child

Antequera high speed train testing track gets green light

By Wendy Williams on February 26, 2011

World’s longest train testing track gets approval despite mounting opposition

Viva Las Vegas in Spain

By Wendy Williams on February 26, 2011

15 billion euro gambling centre scheduled for Costa del Sol

Right turn into money

By Wendy Williams on February 26, 2011

Former socialist prime minister Felipe Gonzalez has launched a private equity firm

Black is back

By Charlotte Hanson on February 25, 2011

Charlotte Hanson explains her view on the black economy and why labour reforms have to be made if the Costa del Sol is to drag itself back onto its feet

Keep your hair on!

By Wendy Williams on February 25, 2011

Stage production of Hair in hot water after cast caught smoking on stage

Green light for Libeskind eco-villas

By Wendy Williams on February 25, 2011

World Trade Centre architect launches green home project on the Costa del Sol

Victory for the home owners

By Wendy Williams on February 25, 2011

But judge who sided with mortgage defaulters could undermine Spanish economy

Pictures could pay

By Wendy Williams on February 25, 2011

Coin are taking entries for the 13th annual photography competition

Operation Captura: Two for two in Spain

By Wendy Williams on February 24, 2011

Two of Britain’s most wanted criminals have been caught in Spain within days of the launch of a new campaign

MBTI: We’re all different

By Wendy Williams on February 24, 2011

Carmen Fernandez, a freelance MBTI coach, explains to Wendy Williams how she uses theories of psychological type to help motivate children in the classroom

Body thrown in Alhaurin well was bound

By Wendy Williams on February 24, 2011

Police are not sure if the victim was alive when thrown into the well

Tally ho!

By Wendy Williams on February 24, 2011

Disgraced UK banker joins racing driver Jackie Stewart on 30,000 euro Spanish hunting jolly

Property market rises… but not on the Costa del Sol

By Wendy Williams on February 23, 2011

Spanish home market is at last showing good signs of recovery

Can do better!

By Wendy Williams on February 23, 2011

Choosing the best school for your child involves a large number of variables. Costa del Sol-based teacher Michael Coy runs a rule over the best of the English-language schools on offer