Spanish winery pays tribute to pioneering 19th century British railway engineer
A SPANISH vineyard has paid homage to a British engineer behind the first railway line from Madrid to the south of the country. In its
This is the most beautiful town to visit in Spain this August, according to National Geographic
FOR this month’s issue, the travel magazine turned towards the Catalonian coast, choosing a fishing village on the Costa Brava as August’s most beautiful Spanish
Explore the history, culture and hidden gems of ancient Costa del Sol
For thousands of years, all cultures have passed through the Costa del Sol. A recent discovery of human remains in the cave of Pecho Redondo
Spain’s iconic Great Mosque of Cordoba narrowly escaped Notre Dame-style catastrophe – but why is it a World Heritage site?
A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Mayor of Cordoba, Jose
Record-breaking Mediterranean heatwaves risk marine ecosystem collapse in Spain
THIS year’s ocean heatwaves in the Mediterranean Sea have been the hottest to date, sparking concern among scientists about the potentially devastating consequences on marine
Salmonella death of Brit, 70, during birthday trip to Spanish island luxury resort blamed on ‘shocking hygiene standards’
AN investigation into the death of British tourist Leslie Green, 70, has concluded that he died of a salmonella infection earlier this year. Mr Green,
Bullfighter tossed into the air during controversial event in Marbella
RENOWNED bullfighter Morante de la Puebla has been released from hospital after being thrown in the air at Marbella’s bull ring on Friday. In Marbella’s
Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site dubbed the ‘eighth wonder of the world’
BRITISH tourists seeking a cultural escape near the capital have rediscovered Madrid’s hidden gem, bringing it back into the spotlight as a must-visit destination. Nestled
Has the tourist tax gone too far in Spain?
THERE is no single, nationwide tourist tax in Spain, but several tourist hotspots have opted to charge its visitors a per-night fee to mitigate the
Rafael Nadal’s long-time tennis mentor joins Emma Raducanu’s coaching team
AHEAD of this month’s US Open, the Spanish tennis player’s former coach, Francisco Roig, has joined Emma Raducanu’s team on a full-time basis. The British
Skin cancer: how to avoid the most preventable cancer in Malaga
MALAGA’S scorching sun is taking a toll on its population’s health, leading to 6000 skin cancer diagnoses annually. Melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez to visit UK PM Sir Keir Starmer in September: These are the key issues to be discussed
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez will visit Downing Street in September to mark the beginning on an intense autumn of international summits and diplomatic meetings.
Town in northern Spain votes to revoke honours handed to fascist dictator Franco – despite opposition from far-right Vox
A FULL provincial council meeting in Palencia has approved the proposal to withdraw all honours and recognitions given to Francisco Franco and his associates. All
At least four injured after car crashes into cafe terrace on Spain’s Costa del Sol
EMERGENCY services are treating customers at a bar in Torre de Benagalbon, Rincón de la Victoria, after a car crashed into its terrace. At 9:40
Over a dozen injured Palestinian children arrive in Spain for urgent medical care
SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has led a humanitarian mission to evacuate children with heart conditions from the conflict zone to hospitals in the Basque Country,
Locals packing up to leave Spain’s Balearic islands as housing costs soar
FED-UP locals in the Balearic Islands are packing their bags as mass tourism sends housing costs soaring and quality of life plummeting. A bombshell report
Spanish airport operator Aena to increase passenger fees in 2026
AENA, the Spanish airport network, has approved a 6.5% increase in airport fees, raising the maximum charge to €11.03 per passenger from 2026. The state-owned
Costa del Sol faces growing concern over unreported spiking and assaults
NATIONAL Police officers in Malaga are awaiting toxicology results for an alleged spiking and sexual assault of a foreign tourist. The incident took place at
Startling Andalusian discovery suggests existence of previously unknown ancient Jewish community
FRAGMENTS from oil lamps reveal a possibly unknown ancient Jewish community in Ibero-Roman town of Castulo. Seventeen centuries-old oil lamps were uncovered during excavations at
Government to invest €1.5 BILLION into Malaga Airport expansion
THE airport expansion, announced on June 27, began planning on Tuesday for the €1.5 billion project set to begin in September 2026. The terminal will
Costa del Sol residents told to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke from Recycling Plant fire
A MAJOR alert was issued in Mijas early this morning after a fire erupted at the Costa del Sol recycling plant. The emergency services received
Fury over Vox’s support for 300-metre bull statute triple cathedral’s height in Spain’s bullfighting capital
A ROW has broken out in northern Spain over a proposal to build a massive 300-metre-high statue of a bull. Politicians from far-right Vox in
Trump’s last minute trade deal with EU: New agreement will ‘halve tariffs on key goods’
US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with the EU, putting an end to several months of tariff negotiations.
Spain’s tourism boom prices out locals: holidays too costly for Spaniards
As temperatures soar in the summer months, tourists are not the only ones dreaming of the coast, but it is becoming impossible for the average