Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia
LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns
Costa Blanca airport scoops ‘Best in Europe’ award after record-breaking year for passenger numbers
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport has won a ‘Best in Europe’ award for the fifth time. The 2024 honour is handed down by the Airports Council International (ACI)
Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante
A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the
Watch: Terrifying moment TORNADO in Alicante tears through expat couple’s home after toppling trees and power lines
A TORNADO has stunned residents in Alicante after tearing through multiple neighbourhoods during the height of Storm Konrad. The weather phenomenon struck the ‘barrios’ of
Looking ahead: Earth Hour 2025 is a global call for action to tackle the climate crisis
WWF is turning its attention to the critical year ahead. With the upcoming 2025 of Earth Hour, the global initiative will continue to be a
EU’s Entry/Exit System is delayed yet AGAIN: Brits won’t need a ‘euro-visa’ until at least 2027
UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain will not have to worry about signing up and paying for the EU’s new ETIAS travel system until at least
Spain’s disgraced ‘rogue officer’ has complaint over the Gibraltar border thrown out – but does this mark the end of his crusade?
THE Spanish police chief at the Gibraltar border has had his complaint against the post-Brexit transitional agreement thrown out by a La Linea judge. She
Locals block Ibiza beauty spot with BOULDERS and ‘no entry’ signs to ward off ‘avalanche’ of polluting tourists
LOCAL residents in the Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep area of Ibiza have blocked access to famous viewpoints. In order to combat the influx of
Why is it raining so much in Spain’s Andalucia? Experts at Aemet give their verdict
STORM Konrad is continuing from where the previous storm system Jana left off, prompting the question as to why Andalucia has got so much rain
Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if
When will the crucial A-397 road between Ronda and the Costa del Sol be repaired?Â
THE Ronda road leading to the Costa del Sol will remain completely closed off to traffic for approximately six months. It follows severe damage that
Top court backs restrictions on tourist flat licences for popular holiday region of Spain
SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has rejected moves to scrap a proposed new law restricting tourist apartment licenses in Catalunya. The measure is now set to be
New water transfer pipeline between the Campo de Gibraltar and Costa del Sol opens just days after reservoirs were forced to release overflow
A CRUCIAL new pipeline connecting Campo de Gibraltar’s water supply to the Costa del Sol has been opened, offering vital respite to the usually drought-starved
Triple A worker fumes as Marbella animal shelter floods for second time following town hall’s €1.8m upgrade
A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall. Heavy rain this week
International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana to countries including the UK
RESIDENTS of a tiny Alicante province town were shocked to discover an international drugs gang operating from an isolated finca. A joint operation by the
Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges
THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%. The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday
Watch: Heart-stopping moment baby GOAT runs onto motorway on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THIS is the heart stopping moment a baby goat ran into oncoming traffic on one of the Costa del Sol’s busiest roads. The A-7 connects
‘It’s the end of the world!’: Locals in Marbella take shelter from Storm Konrad as fierce winds and rain batter Spain’s Costa del Sol
LOCALS in Marbella have compared the dramatic weather currently blasting the region to the ‘end of the world’, as 70km/hr winds and heavy rain topple
Ryanair being taken to court AGAIN in Spain in ‘test case’ over hand luggage charges
SPAIN’S OCU consumer association has submitted a ‘test case’ to the National Court over Ryanair charging for hand luggage. The legal action seeks to stop
Cancer doctor gives verdict on ‘olive oil fasting’ trend pushed by Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians
AN ONCOLOGIST says there’s no scientific evidence that a new fad of consuming olive oil on an empty stomach in the morning has any health
For sale: Palatial hotel in the hills of Marbella loved by the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez
ONE of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that has welcomed guests like the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez is up for sale with a €150 million price
British tourist wanted in Spain for ‘slashing Mallorca bouncer’s face with a bottle’ is arrested
A BRITISH tourist wanted for slashing a bouncer’s face with a bottle in Mallorca has been caught. Interpol Agents have arrested a young Brit accused
Spain weather latest: Hundreds evacuated in Andalucia and schools closed as rivers surge amid ‘never-ending’ rain
MORE than 200 people have been evacuated in Andalucia after a river burst its banks amid a seemingly never-ending deluge. Homes have been vacated across
Shooting in Benidorm: Man is shot three times in middle of beachside apartment complex
A MAN collecting a debt in the Benidorm area was shot three times at a beachside apartment complex on Wednesday. The incident happened around 12.30pm
Brit drivers in Spain warned against making ‘rookie mistake’ after robbers target cars on the Costa del Sol
BRITS in Spain have been warned to ‘be on alert’ when parking their cars on the Costa del Sol. It comes after an expat had
Storm Konrad hits Spain: Weather alerts are issued across Andalucia – including the Costa del Sol
A SERIES of weather alerts have been issued across the southern region of Andalucia in the wake of Storm Konrad’s arrival to Spain. The yellow-level