Meet Pedro, 23, the dashing Malaga man crowned the world’s most handsome after beauty contest win
THE most handsome man in the world has been crowned a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Malaga province after he took the top prize at a global
Morrissey to Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez: ‘End bullfighting now’ – as Andalucia pays €300,000 to broadcast events on TV
FORMER The Smiths frontman Morrissey has addressed a letter to Pedro Sanchez demanding that he end the tradition of bullfighting. In it, he wrote that
US rapper’s bodyguard was ‘beaten, handcuffed and repeatedly pepper-sprayed’ during Marbella pool club brawl
A US rap star’s entourage have accused Marbella pool club security of a vicious and unprovoked attack on their bodyguard and breaking a photographer’s jaw
Music world in mourning as Welsh pop legend Bonnie Tyler passes away in Portugal hospital at 75 after long illness
WELSH pop star Bonnie Tyler has passed away at age 75 in a Portuguese hospital following a long illness. The singer had been admitted to
‘Joy’ for Antonio Banderas as he presents a return to the jazz age with Gershwin at his amazing Malaga theatre
ANTONIO Banderas is presenting the works of Gershwin performed by one of Spain’s most exciting pianists this month. The Hollywood star is promoting ‘Gershwin in
Spain is set to be swarming with rock legends this weekend – here’s what you need to know
Iron Maiden take to the stage at Resurrection Fest on Thursday night (Credit: Resurrection Fest)
WATCH: British pop icon Robbie Williams stuns onlookers with impromptu street concert in Sevilla ahead of massive festival gig
LEGENDARY pop star Robbie Williams stunned sevillanos out for a stroll when he joined a local busker for an impromptu street concert in the heart
Sting, Johnny Marr, Teenage Fanclub, and Ryan Adams headline in July in Granada – and you could win tickets!
GRANADA is set to welcome four of the most influential artists in contemporary music For four months, the city transforms into a living stage with
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez slammed for partying at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival during first day of historic Pope Leo visit
Pedro Sanchez has come under fire after partying at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival on the same day Pope Leo XIV began a historic visit to
Spain’s top music festival Primavera Sound cancels headline sets including Massive Attack after Barcelona lashed by thunderstorms and heavy rain
SPAIN’S leading music festival, Primavera Sound, was forced to cancel several major headline performances after severe thunderstorms and heavy rain swept across Barcelona. The festival,
Costa del Sol’s biggest Pride kicks off as Torremolinos to mark huge march with free concerts and 23 floats
SPAIN’s celebration of the LGBTQ+ community starts in Costa del Sol town with a parade and week-long activities. Get out your most colourful attire and
Spain orders betting markets Polymarket and Kalshi blocked for operating without a gambling licence
SHUTDOWN of online platforms where users bet on elections, wars and political scandals comes amid growing fears over illegal gambling and lack of protections for
EXCLUSIVE: Brit author turns Costa Blanca expat hotspot into backdrop for must-read disaster thriller
A THRIVING Costa Blanca town popular with expats has been used as the backdrop for a natural disaster novel written by a Brit. Altea, located
Inside Ibiza’s superclubs: How marble cars, glowing robots and giant digital displays are turning nights out into one of the island’s innovative experiences Â
IBIZA’S biggest clubs are turning into giant art galleries this summer – and, somehow, it actually works. You expect a lot when you walk into
Warning issued over fake tickets as music superstar Bad Bunny begins sold-out tour of Spain
AS Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny prepares to start his sold-out Spain tour, Catalan authorities are warning fans to watch out for fake tickets. The
EXCLUSIVE: The Costa del Sol talent that nearly made it to Eurovision with Spain – who then boycotted the event anyway
A MARBELLA-based expat reflects on her experience competing to represent San Marino at the world’s biggest TV music competition. Estonian singer Elisa Kolk, known professionally
Costa del Sol beaches to get buoy makeover to accommodate twelve water parks and 21 jet-ski circuits
A MASSIVE €200k project is starting across southern Spain to gear up for peak tourist season, featuring buoy installations and inflatable aqua parks. Summer is
Welsh singing legend Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma at Portuguese hospital after emergency intestinal surgery
A WORLD renowned UK singer is currently in an Algarve intensive care unit to recover from an urgent operation, but her team insists she will
Spain pulls Eurovision scheduled for this week off air in Gaza protest as national broadcaster joins Ireland and Slovenia in international boycottÂ
SPAIN’S public broadcaster will not air Eurovision, joining Ireland and Slovenia in protesting the contest over Gaza. RTVE bosses confirmed the broadcaster will not air
EXCLUSIVE: British expat in Madrid tackles English nationalism and Costa del Sol stereotypes in new poetry collection
AN expat writer has published a new poetry book on identity and nationalism in England while living abroad from his base in Madrid. Poet Alan
Gazza, the ‘manosphere’, and life in Spain: Ex-Premier League wonderkid David Bentley joins latest episode of the Rest is Spain podcast
THE Rest is Spain team welcomed a very special guest for the latest episode of the podcast – former Premier League star and Costa del
Fancy some ping pong? Estepona is installing eight ‘vandal-resistant’ table tennis tables around the town
CHANNEL your inner Marty Supreme with a Costa del Sol town’s newest promotion of free sports with several outdoor ping pong tables. Estepona city council
Wizz Air boss tells holidaymakers not to panic as jet fuel shortages ‘won’t ground summer flights’ despite EU warnings
JUST weeks after European officials and Spanish oil companies issued warnings of a jet fuel shortage, one budget airline has ensured summer flights will not
Photo Prints; Why are they important in the digital age?
THE digital era has come with numerous perks and also many downsides. Nowadays, plenty of people keep their photos in computers, the cloud, and their
Super Seven: Catalan firm up for prestigious EU Mies prizeÂ
A TEAM of Spanish architects are among the finalists of the prestigious EU Mies Awards this year. The group from H Arquitectes, in Catalunya, are
ON THIS DAY: Classic blockbuster ‘El Cid’ wrapped filming, Franco executed a communist and a 146-year-old sacred tree died in Guernica
Editor’s note – published a day late SPAIN’S rich history is full of fascinating events that occurred on April 20, from Hollywood blockbusters to civil