Marbella’s flashy new 10,000 seater stadium takes another step forward
MARBELLA City Council and the Marbella FC Foundation have signed a 75-year public land concession for the development of the new football stadium. The stadium,
The Spanish city hailed as the ‘Cuba of Europe’
CÁDIZ has been nicknamed ‘Little Havana’, for its narrow streets and architecture that reflect the Cuban capital. The Andalusian city, on Spain’s southern coast, has
‘They’re always in my life’: Spanish TV presenter declares this food item the perfect snack
SPANISH TV presenter Lara Álvarez says she always has antioxidant and vitamin C-rich blueberries in her cupboard. She said, in an interview with Women’s Health,
Social security will provide: Spaniards rely far more on government help than those from the USA and UK
By Peter Dougherty of Bissan Wealth Management IMAGINE if the social security administration of Spain hired a travel agency to offer its ‘retirement experience’ as
Mullins it over: Spurs, sun and crime, Charlie Mullins’ take on a year in Spain
AS I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, I’ve officially embraced my role as a full-time expat resident in Marbella – and, I’ve got to
Children in Spain are ‘eating worse and feeling sadder’, new study finds
A NEW study warns of children’s deteriorating health in Spain. The Gasol Foundation has been researching the lifestyles of Spanish children since 2022. In its
Peter Dougherty explains exactly what the term usufructo means and how it works in Spain
By Peter Dougherty of Bissan Wealth Management YOU may have run across an unfamiliar term in Spanish taxes called usufructo. Although usufructo is not as
España entra con fuerza en el mercado de las criptomonedas
APENAS dos años han bastado para que la cuota de españoles que poseen activos digitales pase del 4% al 9%, según una encuesta del Banco
Five alternative holiday venues for those looking to pass on Spain this summer
WHERE is the best holiday destination other than Spain? Huffpost spoke with several travel experts to find out: “The southeastern European nation has a long
Costa del Sol residents lead Andalucia in producing nearly 750kg of waste each per year
THOSE calling the Costa del Sol home are some of the biggest producers of waste in all of Andalucia. Alongside residents of Gibraltar, Costa del
Discover these two famous wine producing regions just a short hop from Madrid
JUST outside of Spain’s capital, you’ll find vast agricultural lands, rolling hills and history all to be enjoyed with some of the country’s best wine
Malaga continues to hand out new tourist apartment permits despite housing backlash
DESPITE the Malaga City Council’s plans to regulate tourist accommodation within the city, in reality it’s continuing to hand out new permits for apartment complexes.
Arms traffickers supplied AK-47s, shotguns and high-powered tactical rifles to narco gangs in Spain
SPAIN’S Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal organisation that supplied firearms to drug traffickers. Eighteen people were arrested, six have been charged and several firearms
‘You’re a black illegal immigrant and I’m Spanish’: Man jailed after abusing employee in Fuengirola hotel
A MAN has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the abuse, rape and sexual assault of his female domestic worker. The abuse started
Property taxes to be slashed in Costa del Sol town
ESTEPONA’S Town Council has reached zero debt which will allow an average 20% reduction in the Property Tax. The Mayor José María García Urbano of
Summer holiday chaos for Brits as hotel workers in Tenerife to strike ‘every Friday’
HOSPITALITY workers are planning to strike in Tenerife every Friday in July and August after union negotiations on a pay increase failed to reach an
Why has this famous Mijas beach closed twice in one month?
BEACHGOERS have been banned from entering the azure waters of El Charcón beach in Mijas twice in the last 30 days. The cause of this
Yellow alert for Malaga: Storms, lightning and unstable weather warnings for Andalucia
SUMMER turned up this month for Andalusia, but over the last few days, the damp air and brooding clouds have made residents tense for a
Marbella hospital recieves cuddle cot for stillborn babies donated by grieving mum
TWO MUMS have now raised more than €13,000 to help support new families whose babies are also born stillborn. Hayley Wilkins and Natalie Claytor have
Hollywood royalty meets the Spanish kind as Richard Gere greets Queen Letizia in Madrid
PRETTY WOMAN star Richard Gere met with Queen Letizia during one of her public appearances in Madrid, his new home. Gere and Spanish wife Alejandra
Young Brits favouring Benidorm over Magaluf as Mallorcan resort tries to shake party reputation
IT’S been a slow start to Mallorca’s summer nightlife with more families choosing the island and young people choosing Benidorm in the mainland. The Mallorcan
What are the rules in Spain for having barbecues on a terrace or balcony in shared buildings?
SUMMER is here meaning friends and family gatherings galore. And of course you’ve got to feed your people. But what are the rules for cooking
Small town with a big appetite: La Linea’s tuna route did Spain’s bluefin tuna territory proud
By Betty Dalary in La Linea de la Concepcion DUSTY border town La Línea de la Concepción might not be the first place that comes
Costa del Sol train could become a reality within 16 years – if everything goes well
ANOTHER step has been taken towards building a coastal train connecting Algeciras with Spain’s border. The Spanish Government recently awarded the contract for a feasibility
The sizzling valley town in Spain that’s actually bigger than New York
IT’S not Madrid, nor is it Barcelona. But the Spanish town larger than New York City is an Adalusian town called Écija. Located in the
These trips through Spain are perfect for retirees looking to escape the heat
Three spectacular inland destinations offer cool retreats and cultural treasures for older people seeking summer relief AS Spain’s summer temperatures soar, why not try to