Spain’s La Sagrada Família is the most reviewed tourist attraction in the world
WHAT comes to mind if you were to guess what the most popular tourist attraction in the world is? If you guessed the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House, or the Empire
Given the bird: How falcons are used to protect Spain’s airports from the dangers of bird strikes
BIRD strikes, (airplane engines and/or landing gear colliding with birds), are a growing problem as they have become frequent, very expensive and sometimes fatal. In 2019 alone, there were 16,000 reported incidents,
‘AND IT WAS ALL DONE IN THE WORST POSSIBLE TASTE’: Controversial comic Jimmy Carr sets Gibraltar dates after Holocaust joke storm
COMEDIAN Jimmy Carr, who has recently caused a storm over a routine about the Holocaust on a Netflix special, is bringing his controversial brand of humour to Gibraltar. His gag about the
Andalucia now a ‘motorway for investment’ as Junta cut tax rates to lowest in Spain
ANDALUCIA has achieved the impossible. With three reforms in as many years Andalucia’s new government has slashed taxes down to some of the lowest levels in all of Spain. After 37 years
Oldest tiger at Benidorm’s Terra Natura celebrates landmark birthday on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE oldest tiger at Benidorm’s Terra Natura has reached his 20th birthday- well over the average lifespan for the species. Alonso, an Asian tiger, arrived in 2015 after transferring from the Aqualeon
Spain’s construction boom sees cement usage top pre-pandemic levels
CEMENT usage in Spain increased by 11% in 2021, to a level not seen in a decade as construction boomed. The recovery of the construction sector, which stalled during the coronavirus pandemic,
Splash the cash: These are the most expensive places to buy homes in Spain
IF you want to buy a home in Benahavis (Malaga), Calvia (Mallorca, Balearic Islands) or Pozuelo de Alarcon (Madrid) you are going to have to splash out an average of more than
10 celebrities who own hotels in Spain
CELEBRITY forays into business haven’t always ended well. Just because you can kick a ball about doesn’t mean you can launch a cologne – just like you wouldn’t expect a perfume maker
Cate Blanchett to receive first-ever International Goya award in Spain’s Valencia
CATE Blanchett will receive the first-ever International Goya Award at the Spanish film awards gala on February 12 . The Australian actress will collect her award in person at the ceremony in
Why Spain’s Eurovision choice has caused a political storm and demands for a revote
AS political issues go, the matter of who represents Spain in this Eurovision competition hardly seemed likely to spark a furore amongst all but the most die-hard Europop fans. Yet this year’s
Spain’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary
ONLY a select few buildings stand out as icons of the cities that raised them. The Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building and Big Ben all serve as international symbols of their
Andy Warhol classics form part of €2 million donation to Alicante contemporary art museum in Spain
A unique collection of contemporary art has arrived in Alicante thanks to a donation from collectors Michael Jenkins and Javier Romero, who was born in the area. The American-based art collectors visited
IN PICS: Madrid apartment shoots up in value by €200K after renovation
IN many cases, it pays to spend a bit of money on home improvement. A property located in the center of Madrid has increased in value by almost €200,000 following the renovation
Avoid the gym: How to get fit in your living room or in Spain’s great outdoors
Wanna avoid COVID? There are so many online fitness options to help get your body in shape after the festive excesses, writes Jo Chipchase
REVEALED: What makes Spain’s Valencia the best of Europe’s fishing destinations
AS WELL as the outstanding coastline, world-renowned cuisine and top tourist spots, Valencia has also been voted the top fishing destination in Europe. While so many aspects of travel remain uncertain, the
Valencia gets ready for its first-ever Goya Awards on February 12
VALENCIA is home to some of Spain’s best-loved actors and directors. But the country’s third-largest city has never hosted a Goya Awards ceremony which celebrates the cream of Spanish cinema. Following passionate
Adding extra olive oil to your diet could reduce risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study finds
EXTRA virgin olive oil could crush cancer, according to ground-breaking research. A team of American scientists discovered that more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day has the power to
Chinese New Year: How Spain’s Chinese community is fighting back against stereotypes
COVID-19 snuffs out Madrid celebrations but ignites tiger-like rebellion, writes Heather Galloway.
Home robbers used plastic cards to ‘slip’ front door latches in Costa Blanca area of Spain
THREE men have been charged over 14 home robberies in the Finestrat and Villajoyosa areas of Alicante Province. The gang used the ‘slip’ method to get into properties via a front door
Rising number of ‘unsafe’ cars causing serious accidents on roads in Spain
NEARLY one in five cars on Spanish roads involved in serious accidents in 2020 did not have a current ITV safety certificate. Figures from the General Directorate of Traffic(DGT) said 17% of
British fugitive faces extradition after two arrests within days in Spain’s Malaga area
A British man wanted by UK authorities after skipping jail for weapons offences, has been arrested in Marbella. The 29-year-old fugitive was detained at a routine police checkpoint on January 31. but
People power produces pooch park for pet owners in popular expat area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO and La Marina Urbanisation dog owners will now be able to treat their pooches a little bit more. After continued pressure from the people of the Vega Baja municipality, the
‘Maybe the vaccines have superpowers?’: Delighted Spanish fans post hilarious memes marking Rafa Nadal’s historic Grand Slam win
RAFAEL Nadal fans have unleashed a flurry of hilarious memes on social media to celebrate the tennis star’s incredible win over Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. The Spanish tennis sensation became
World Cancer Day: What will be the most common types of cancer in Spain in 2022
MORE than 100,000 people die of cancer each year in Spain and it is estimated that over 280,000 new cases will be detected in 2022. Friday, February 4 is World Cancer Day,
Police donate fruit and veg uncovered in drug raid to food bank in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol
Imagine the scene – you’re volunteering for a good cause, or you’re going through a rough time and you and your family are in dire need of some fresh produce. So you
Dog thief strikes again within weeks at same Costa Blanca farm in Spain
AN Elche dog napper has struck again at the same farm in the Atzavares area of the municipality. A 42-year-old man has been arrested by the Policia Local just three weeks after