Spain’s oldest known iron sword ‘rescued’ from illegal internet auction
A JEWEL of Spanish military history has been ‘rescued’ from an illegal internet auction. The item, of great historical relevance, is believed to be the
WATCH: Robbie Williams stuns with surprise performance in Ibiza
REVELLERS in Ibiza got a surprise when British star Robbie Williams got up on a stage during a concert earlier this month. The crooner joined
Museum sector in Spain’s Andalucia enjoys growing numbers of visitors in 2022
MUSEUM in Spain’s Andalucia have tripled the number of visitors so far this year with respect to 2021. In fact, according to the Regional Ministry
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Spanish explorer Elcano as Sanlucar de Barrameda in Cadiz prepares for a very special anniversary
While Magellan and 232 others didn’t make it, it is 500 years since intrepid Spanish explorer Elcano made the first circumnavigation of the world
Valencia City bookshop wins best bookstore in Spain title
THE honour of being called Spain’s best bookstore has gone to a Valencia City shop. The award has been given to the Ramon Llull store
130,000 kilos of tomatoes ready for return of Spain’s world-famous La Tomatina festival in Valencia
THE world-famous La Tomatina festival returns to fill the streets of Buñol in a big tomato fight on Wednesday after a two-year enforced break due
Coldplay return to Spain announcing three tour dates in Barcelona in May 2023
BRITISH band Coldplay have announced they will play three dates at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona next spring after a seven year break from Spain.
Michael Portillo shares poignant journey following in footsteps of his exiled father who fled Franco during Spain’s Civil War
Former UK minister celebrates his 40th wedding anniversary and retraces his father’s steps during his civil war escape from Spain
Secrets from the deep: As reservoirs dry up across Spain, long lost ancient sites are revealed
ACROSS Spain archaeological treasures are emerging from the deep as a prolonged drought causes reservoir levels to drop to their lowest in decades. The severe
Giant penis carving dating from Roman times discovered in Cordoba excites archaeologists in Spain
A GIANT phallic carving uncovered by archaeologists at a site in Cordoba, southern Spain is believed to be one of the largest such finds dating
Ten of the best open air museums to visit in Spain
DISCOVER 10 of the best 'roofless' museums in Spain with Kimberley Mannion.
12 great books about Spain to read on the beach this summer
12 books about Spain for your holiday reading list, by Shannon Chaffers
WATCH: Drought reveals Spain’s own Stonehenge hidden below water level in Extremadura reservoir
A SOUTHERN European severe summer drought has allowed the Spanish Stonehenge to reappear from a dried up reservoir in the western province of Caceres. The
One of Europe’s biggest megalithic sites discovered in southern Spain while planting avocados
A SCHEME to plant a 600 hectare avocado plantation has led to the discovery of one of the biggest megalithic sites in Europe, dating back
THE BEAT IS BACK: Rototom Sunsplash Reggae festival in Spain’s Benicassim restarts after high winds force evacuation
THE Rototom Sunsplash reggae festival has restarted after it suspended its second day of concerts due to high winds. Organisers decided to evacuate the festival
Following the legacy of Spain’s most famous poet and playwright, Federico Garcia Lorca
On the 86th anniversary of his death on August 18, we republish Dimitris Kouimtsidis account of exploring the fleeting life of Spain’s most famous poet,
Following the footsteps of Lorca: Meet three women authors inspired by Spain’s Alpujarras
Three amazing women authors of La Alpujarra talk to Jo Chipchase about their lives and latest works
Spectacular fireworks display on Spain’s Costa Blanca gets new date after high wind postponement
ELCHE’S Nit de l’Alba fireworks display will take place on Monday evening- two days after strong winds forced its cancellation. Council leaders along with police
Jaen Cathedral becomes first temple in Spain to offer 360º virtual visit
AS of tomorrow, Tuesday August 16, Jaen Cathedral will offer visitors a vanguard virtual reality experience. The cathedral in southern Spain, considered by many to
Bathe like Caesar: Visit the stinky Roman Empire site that put Manilva on the map
ROMAN roots run deep throughout the Iberian Peninsula but this westerly corner of the Costa del Sol really tickled Roman legion fancies for the climate,
IN PICS: Drought reveals full extent of Roman camp as reservoir waters recede in Galicia, northwestern Spain
THE archaeological remains of a Roman camp in northwestern Spain have been revealed in their entirety as water levels at the reservoir in Galicia drop
Hotels in Spain’s Malaga at 90% capacity for the Feria—surpassing 2019 figures
HOTELS in the capital of the Costa del Sol will be at almost full capacity throughout the days of the feria—seeing more tourism than before
QUE? Ten Spanish phrases that make no sense in English
LEARNING another language is never easy, but as expats, we should at least give it a try. But whether you’re beginner or near fluency, there
La Inglesa: The extraordinary love story behind a winery in the heart of Spain’s Andalucia and the Englishwoman that inspired it
NESTLED in the heart of Andalucia you can find the Sierra de Montilla (Cordoba), an unexpected paradise for wine lovers. Often eclipsed by the nearby
Mystery of how the Cold War spy who met the Kennedys ended up dead in a ravine in Spain’s Costa del Sol
IT started as a Cold War tale of intrigue involving a spy, international headlines and appearances from Robert and Edward Kennedy. It ended when a
12 Spanish insults that will make you sound like a native
I’LL never forget the day my Spanish teacher insulted the projector. Not because it was hilarious to threaten a small electronic device with defecating on