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Spain’s Costa del Sol hotels will soon get their own electric car chargers thanks...

HOTELS along the Costa del Sol will soon be able to recharge electric vehicles as part of a central government initiative. The Malaga-based company Activicar Mobility has won the tender to supply the equipment to 32 hotels through the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving...
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Baños de la Encina: Postcard from the oldest castle in Spain

SPAIN is littered with castles. It has such a glut  - 10,257 to be exact - that I’d believe it if there were more castles per capita in Spain than in any other country.  You’ll see castellated walls in various states of upkeep perched atop...
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REVIEW: Does el Celler de can Roca still deserve to be in the world’s...

El Celler de Can Roca had just been crowned the world’s best restaurant by TripAdvisor in 2014. But how did it stand up to the Olive Press taste test? Jon Clarke checks it out

Could this be Spain’s most romantic place to stay? Jon Clarke takes a trip...

I’M wallowing in my private outdoor bath having played three sets of tennis at probably Spain’s most exclusive court. With a glass of cava in the hand and a light breeze blowing through the pines above me, I feel like I’ve finally arrived. Welcome to the...
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Mad about Madinat: How the ruined Moorish city outside Spain’s Cordoba inspired a trilogy

Novelist Joan Fallon guides us around the ruined city that proved to be an inspiration...

WATCH: Group of Spaniards are stunned by their bill after ordering three beers, olives...

A VIRAL video shows a group of Spaniards shocked to discover the hefty bill for beer and tapas in Venice, Italy.  In a clip shared on TikTok, the friends head to the famous Saint Mark's Square, where it is often joked that visitors are charged...
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RONDA recognised as ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ for 2023

RONDA, in Malaga, Spain, wins 2023 'Tourist Destination of Excellence' award for promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and having great appeal.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I tried Malaga’s only vegan doughnut shop and was blown away by the...

MALAGA is slowly growing their vegan offering and this doughnut shop shows how good eating plant based can be.  When you think of Andalucia, you think of jamon, olive oil and plenty of wine.  But cities across the region are developing strong vegan scenes despite the...
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Why the city of Cordoba should be top of your travel list right now

SPAIN is not short of beautiful cities oozing history from between the cracks of their ancient iconic buildings, such as Granada’s Alhambra and Sevilla’s Alcazar.  But one comes above the rest, according to a poll published by global travel bible Lonely Planet: that of Cordoba,...
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WHAT’S ON AT GIBRALTAR’S OCEAN VILLAGE FOR NATIONAL DAY

ON National Day, the most important event of the year for the Rock, Gibraltar’s thriving Ocean Village is adding to the celebrations by serving up a range of entertainment, music, and food throughout the day. Only a nine-minute stroll from Gibraltar International Airport and the...
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What’s behind Alozaina’s unique coat of arms?

The emblem of Alozaina depicts a woman standing atop a tower throwing beehives onto two Moors who are seen fleeing from below. The history behind this symbol of the village is an intriguing one with Maria Sagredo, a local heroine, taking centre stage.  The story goes...
Benidorm Area Hotel Wins 'best Hotel In Spain' Acolade At The World Travel Awards

Benidorm area hotel wins ‘Best Hotel in Spain’ accolade at the World Travel Awards

THE Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa on Spain's Costa Blanca has walked away with a major honour at the World Travel Awards. The south-east Asia themed hotel at Finestrat won the 'Best Hotel in Spain 2021' honour from the international body which are regarded...

This city in northern Spain is the new ‘foodie capital’ – according to The...

THE Guardian has named this city in northern Spain the country’s new ‘foodie capital’.  A complex network of tunnels takes travellers from Madrid under the Cantabrian mountains, finally emerging into a food lover’s paradise.  The green area abundant in countryside attracts visitors seeking a cooler climate...
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IT’S SUMMER! The 10 Best Public Swimming Pools in Andalucia

Summer holidays are looming which means one thing: finally it's time to open the gates of the municipal swimming pools and let us in. Municipal pool is a term sure to upset a lot of people born outside Spain. Chlorine, tricky lockers, echoes of pale...
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FOCUS: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is the gem of the Mediterranean

Home to the most expensive streets in eastern Spain, Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all round, writes Joshua Parfitt
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Which is the longest seafront promenade in Europe?

SPANNING more than 13 kilometres, along the coast between the San Antón castle and O Portiño, this seafront promenade is a pleasant walkway along the length of the city, combining sea, nature and historic landmarks such as the marina, San Amaro beach, the Tower...
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Two beaches in Spain’s Malaga among top 20 most instagrammed in Europe

SUMMER is fast approaching which means its that time of the year to plan your next beach holiday. With Google searches in Germany for the ‘ten most beautiful beaches in Europe’ increasing by 300% in the last two months, it's clear that travellers can't wait...
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The joys of eating out in Andalucia

Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke on the best of outdoor dining
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Spain’s Top 6 most popular Airbnb listings

MOST of Spain is now in Phase 2 of the de-escalation measures and has started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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REVIEW: A trip to Andalucia’s Cordoba to taste why Noor has two Michelin stars

HALF science lesson, half history, a meal at Cordoba’s culinary science lab, known as Noor, is an essential journey for anyone interested in Spanish food. Very much the rising star of Andalucia’s culinary scene, its eccentric boss Paco Morales is easily up there with the...
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Getting arty in Malaga’s Frigiliana

A MUST-VISIT for those who appreciate art and culture, the picturesque village of Frigiliana in Malaga region, officially voted “one of the most beautiful villages in Spain”, is holding its Sixth Frigiliana Art Route from 7-9 October. This special event, full of artists’ open houses...
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Famous Caminito del Rey in Spain’s Malaga to be accessed by train again

A SUBURBAN train network will once again include a stop at El Caminito del Rey in its itinerary. From the first quarter of 2023 trains that run on the C-2 Málaga-Álora line will stop at the El Chorro-Caminito del Rey train station. The recovery of the...
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Best foot forward: Spain boasts a treasure trove of great hiking just a short...

Getting out into the rugged interior of southern Spain is a dream come true for hikers and country enthusiasts, writes Niamh Ryan
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Sevilla: What to see in Santa Cruz

SANTA Cruz is the most visited neighbourhood by the millions of tourists who flock to Sevilla each year.  And it’s no surprise, given it houses the city’s most important and visited sites, including the iconic Real Alcazar. The old Jewish Quarter of Sevilla, the barrio...
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The Best Andalucia Fun Parks for Kids (and Big Kids)

Rund Abdelfatah offers ten suggestions of what to do with the kids this summer

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