THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: El Cid triumphs, Lorca is murdered and Rafael Nadal wins gold in Beijing
WELCOME to the latest edition of This Week in Spanish History, written by Michael Coy. 14 AUGUST, 1084 – El Cid wins major battle In
British tourist attacks two taxi drivers outside Mallorca’s Palma airport
A BRITISH tourist has been arrested for assaulting a taxi driver outside Palma airport last Tuesday night. Another driver who rushed to help his colleague
Two women killed in flood and landslide caused by torrential rain in Spain
TWO women died on Saturday in a flood and landslide caused by heavy rain in a Castilla y Leon region village. Two babies were also
Solar eclipse fever grips Spain again as Costa del Sol hotel prices skyrocket ahead of 2027 spectacle
SPAIN may have only just experienced its first total solar eclipse for more than a century – but millions are already looking ahead to the
The heroic last stand of ‘La Portuguesa’ – the female soldier who fought Franco’s fascists, now found buried in a mass grave in Malaga
HISTORIANS believe they have discovered the remains of celebrated female fighter hidden among six men in a Spanish Civil War mass grave in Malaga. The
Ronda’s Cortijo del Canto is a true fantasy escape, where privacy is coupled with nature and history
IT feels like the home of a Roman senator, while its arrival reminded me of a scene from Eyes Wide Shut. But while Stanley Kubrick
EXPLAINER: Why does Andalucia get so many earthquakes – and should residents be worried after magnitude-5 tremor rocks Granada?
RESIDENTS in Granada were abruptly awoken in the early hours of Saturday after a powerful earthquake shook the city, sending terrified locals fleeing into the
Stargazer’s dream: Spain’s top five locations for the clearest view of the night sky
CONNECT with Spain’s starlit skies this summer and take part in the country’s astrotourism. Spain is working to establish itself as one of Europe’s best
Morocco makes 111 arrests after second mass Ceuta migrant crossing attempt falls flat
MOROCCAN authorities said they made more than 100 arrests on Saturday after a fresh wave of migrants attempted to reach Spanish territory, just two weeks
Five lesser-known Spanish retreats to escape the heat waves this summer
ESCAPING to the beach may be your first thought when it comes to cooling off this summer, but Spain also has inland towns where you
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I saw how Catalunya celebrates St George’s Day… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’
ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many
Art Deco dreams: How Spain gave glamour a home in the hardest of times
WHEN someone once asked Prime Minister Clement Attlee to define socialism, he replied that he couldn’t – but he knew it when he saw it.
Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths
A HEALTH expert has warned that the way we exercise has to change as we age. There are various myths surrounding health and ageing, but
Panic in Granada as magnitude-5 earthquake shakes city, damages homes and sends residents fleeing
A powerful earthquake shook Granada on Saturday morning, prompting authorities to declare an emergency as terrified residents fled their homes.
WATCH: The secret gem just one hour from Madrid in the Spanish heartlands that you should visit because it’s ‘untouched by tourism’
IN a country increasingly overrun by selfie sticks and package tours, finding a place that still feels authentically Spanish can feel like winning the lottery.
A secret waterfall in Spain’s heartlands reached by a beautiful hike is perfect to escape the heat
IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems:
EXPLAINER: What to expect in beleaguered Ceuta this weekend
As Spain braces for a possible repeat of last month's mass border crossing, here is everything you need to know
Costa del Sol home security tips as Spain enters a new age of hi-tech and ultra-professional burglary
BURGLARIES are a perennial issue for homeowners on the Costa del Sol, and the problem isn’t getting easier. Potential intruders looking to gain access to
Spain-based ex-modelling boss and ‘Epstein associate’ is accused of rape and human trafficking by six women
A FORMER modelling boss is facing fresh allegations of rape and human trafficking five years after he dodged previous charges on a technicality Ibiza-based Gerald
Tragedy for animal lovers as tuna is found dead off the coast of Marbella just days after beachgoers rescued one that came to shore
A HUGE tuna has been found dead off the coast of Marbella just days after a giant fish was rescued in the same waters –
Spain gives ageing nuclear plant three-year extension as Middle East crisis rattles energy markets
One of Spain’s biggest nuclear power plants will keep running until at least 2030, officials said, as the Middle East crisis fuels uncertainty in global
Manchester City’s Rodri takes Ryanair flight to Liverpool ahead of transfer speculation
MAN City star midfielder Rodri was spotted returning to the UK from Spain amid growing rumours of a multi-million-euro transfer to Barcelona.
Huge wildfire in northern Spain threatens historic monasteries known as ‘the cradle of Kingdom of Aragon’
Firefighters are racing against time to save two landmark monasteries from a massive wildfire tearing through northern Spain.
Spain’s view of tourism is improving – but Andalucia has the worst opinion
THE opinion of tourism in Spain has improved over the past year, according to a new report, but complaints over rising housing costs and overtourism
Malaga hands out bracelets that detect spiked drinks at the Feria as sex attacks soar
MALAGA will be giving out over 3,000 drug-detecting bracelets to people at the summer feria as part of a new scheme to reduce spiking incidents.Â
Morocco militarises border with Ceuta amid growing fears of new mass crossing on August 15
Morocco has ramped up security along its border with Ceuta as fears grow over a fresh mass crossing of migrants on August 15.