How Londoners fell in love with Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca through Joaquin Sorolla’s paintbrush
The year of 1908 marked the first time Londoners set eyes on Javea. In an age where aeroplanes were still learning how to fly, and
WATCH: This is the moment Britain’s most wanted woman was caught by police while walking her dogs in Spain
SHE was once Britain’s most wanted woman for her part in a €1 billion VAT scam. She escaped the reach of British police and evaded
ANALYSIS: The reasons behind Spain’s property boom and what to expect next
Mark Stücklin of Spanish Property Insight looks at the reasons behind the property boom
TRAVEL LATEST: Spain now allows entry to travellers with COVID recovery certificate
TRAVELLERS from non-EU countries will be allowed entry to Spain if they have a COVID-19 recovery certificate, in the latest loosening on travel restrictions. Until
Spain could seize superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs under sanctions against Ukraine invasion
Superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs which are currently moored in Spain could be seized by authorities under sanctions threatened by the EU in retaliation for
IN PICS: A look at the legacy of Ricardo Bofill, the Spanish architectural genius who died in January
RICARDO BOFILL died aged 82 last month, a year before Calpe made 2023 the ‘Bofill Year’ to celebrate his remarkable creations and he was set
Blas Infante: Who was the ‘father of Andalucia’ killed by a Francoist firing squad in 1936?
THIS year Andalucia Day falls on Monday – February 28 – as Spain’s most populous region enjoys a deserved day of rest. The annual public
GAG LAW: What happens when you are accused of ‘disrespecting’ a police officer in Spain
When reporting a crime at her local station, Heather Galloway discovered just how easy it is to fall foul of Spain’s controversial ‘Gag Law’
There was a time when wearing a face mask got you 100 lashes during carnival celebrations in Spain
WEARING masks has been part of carnival celebrations for centuries. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, mask-wearing is inevitably widespread in Carnaval celebrations this week
10 romantic (and sometimes strange) nicknames for your sweetheart in Spain
FROM honey bun to sweetie-poo, the English language has its fair share of nauseating terms of endearment. This Valentine’s day, why not mix it up
MUST READ: British ‘narco’ baron Brian Charrington jailed after Costa Blanca cocaine smuggling retrial in Spain
BRITISH drug trafficker, Brian Charrington, has been found guilty and jailed for almost 11 years for smuggling cocaine into a Costa Blanca marina in 2013.
ANALYSIS: Will new animal welfare laws do enough to change attitudes in Spain?
As Spain introduces a raft of new animal protection laws, Jo Chipchase explores what it really means for animal welfare.
Drying up: Water disputes springing up as major drought stares Spain in the face
THE crumbling walls of a once-submerged village rising from the cracked mud of a dried up reservoir have become a powerful symbol of the water
IS IT HIM?: Family fear mystery skull and skeleton found in Granada, southern Spain, could be missing Brit
EXCLUSIVE By Elena Gocmen Rueda and Jo Chipchase
Five of the most important contemporary Spanish artists
Everyone has heard of Picasso, Dali, Goya and Velazquez. Their paintings are among the most celebrated in the world of art, fetching millions at auction
Spain abolishes full COVID-19 vaccination rules for UK children aged 12 and over
SPAIN has scrapped the requirement for children aged 12 and over travelling from the UK to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes after
CHINWAG OVER THE CHORIZO! EXCLUSIVE: ‘Like any normal couple’ the King and Queen of Holland booked a restaurant and chatted to tourists and staff in Spanish and English
IT was a usually busy Saturday night in one of Ronda’s most popular restaurants. As the noise levels were shifting up a gear in came
EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for face mask use outdoors in Spain?
AS of today, Thursday February 10, face masks will no longer be compulsory outdoors in Spain. The royal decree order that ends the general obligation
TRAVEL UPDATE: Do I need a COVID-19 booster shot to travel to Spain?
NEW rules come into play from February 1 in Spain that mean vaccination certificates are only valid if you have received a jab against COVID
LATEST: Everything you need to know about updated COVID rules for travel between Spain and the UK
IMPORTANT new rules came into force on February 1 that affect travellers between Spain and the UK. For several months now, Spain has only allowed
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
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
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.
EXPLAINED: Five things you need to know about Spain’s new Housing Law for 2022
SPAIN’S cabinet approved entrance of the Ley de Vivienda (Housing Law) into parliamentary debate with ministers hoping to make new measures permanent within months. Plans
TRAVEL LATEST: Spain tightens antigen test window to 24 hours for unvaccinated travellers entering Spain
SPAIN has reduced the validity of antigen tests from 48 hours to 24 hours required by those who don’t meet vaccination status requirements to enter
How Spain’s Modelo 720 will change in 2022 and can you claim back fines?
SPAIN’S Hacienda has announced plans to modify Modelo 720 rules for declaring foreign assets before the March 31 presentation deadline this year. Spain’s minister of