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How a once grandiose royal palace in southern Spain became a forgotten ruin

ABANDONED historical heritage which, behind fallen facades, conceal invaluable treasures; this is the story of the house of the Orleans-Bourbon, a capricious palace recently included

27 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

Fairytale princess: The incredible story of the flamenco dancer from Spain’s Malaga who became Indian royalty

SHE started out as a Flamenco dancer from a humble background but became a Maharani when she captured the heart of an Indian Maharaja. Aged

26 Dec, 2021 @ 14:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

NAVIDAD: Nineteen things you (probably) never knew about celebrating Christmas in Spain

Author Teresa O'Shea takes a look at some of the more surprising traditions celebrated in Spain at Christmas.

25 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·National News·Other News

Safety first for Three Kings as world’s oldest Magi parade will go ahead in Spain

THE world’s oldest Three Kings parade is going ahead in Alcoy in Alicante Province on January 5, but with capacity limits and restrictions. The Magi

24 Dec, 2021 @ 12:21

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead·Valencian Community

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Spanish festive traditions: Do you know your Nochebuena from your Nochevieja?

Christmas is a little bit different in Spain.

24 Dec, 2021 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News

From red knickers to food fights: The unusual traditions you should look out over the festive season in Spain

Spending Christmas in Spain? These are the things to look out for, writes Olive Press’ Spanish hack Pablo Balbontin

24 Dec, 2021 @ 06:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Be inspired to make your own natural Christmas decorations with a walk in the Spanish countryside

Having trouble with your Christmas decorations? Just take a look in the nearby hills, writes Gabriella Chidgey

23 Dec, 2021 @ 13:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

‘El Gordo’: Why does all of Spain go crazy for the Christmas lottery?

Christmas properly starts on December 22 in Spain when everyone is glued to the results of El Gordo in the hope that they have a

22 Dec, 2021 @ 09:35

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read

On Track For New Railway Museum In Alicante Historic First On Spain's Costa Blanca

Railway museum on track for Alicante historic first on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A deal has been struck that confirms Alicante as a new branch of the National Railway Museum based in Madrid. The new ‘sub-museum’ will be

21 Dec, 2021 @ 13:50

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead·Valencian Community

Schoolchildren promote rich cultural and religious heritage with video made on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA schoolchildren have participated in a video to remind us of Spain’s rich religious cultural heritage. The City Council has been working with an organisation

20 Dec, 2021 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Ciudad Badia: The strange story of the Francoist town designed on map of Spain that became haven for drugs and decay

WHEN 5,000 poor and middle-class families received free apartments outside Barcelona in 1974, it seemed the government of fascist dictator Francisco Franco was revolutionising Spain’s

19 Dec, 2021 @ 13:30

Catalunya·La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·Property

Magical markets to visit in Spain this Christmas

CHRISTMAS markets in Spain might not boast the snow of more northern climes, but the crafts and delicacies will still sprinkle your December with a

17 Dec, 2021 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

EXECUTED: Freedom fighters from Spain’s Franco era exhumed in Costa Blanca town revealing bullet wounds to the head

SEVEN bodies out of 14 exhumed from in Alicante are believed to be of freedom fighters that were executed during the height of Franco’s Spanish

16 Dec, 2021 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Ancient Historical Site In Spain's Alicante Province Aims To Become Key Tourist Attraction

Major historical settlement in Spain’s Alicante Province aims to become popular tourist attraction

AN Alicante Province archaeological site dating back to the late Bronze Age has become more ‘visitor friendly’ with the erection of over a dozen information

15 Dec, 2021 @ 12:59

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead·Valencian Community

Encuentran Muerta En Su Casa Es Extrañas Circunstancias A La Actriz Verónica Forque

Veronica Forque, Spanish actor and Almodovar muse found dead at home in Madrid

VERONICA Forque, a Spanish actress who rose to fame after starring in Pedro Almodovar’s dark comedy “Kika”, has been found dead Monday at her Madrid

13 Dec, 2021 @ 18:49

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

IN PICS: New exhibition showcasing Dieter de Greef opens in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BELGIAN artist Dieter de Greef will be the focus of a new exhibition in Malaga. More than 200 works, which he has produced over four

13 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Police Remove Gold Coin Rarities Dating Back Over 1,400 Years That Were In Private Hands In Spain

Gold coin rarity minted in Murcia over 1,400 years ago is discovered during house renovation in Spain

A gold coin struck in the Murcia region 1,400 years ago has been found during home improvement work at a Leon property. An even older

13 Dec, 2021 @ 13:33

La Cultura·Lead·Murcia

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Thomas of Torquemada: Who was the famous torturer of the Spanish Inquisition and why is his name appearing in the news once again?

ANTI-SEMITES spray-painted the Town Hall of a tiny northern Spanish town this week, but their graffiti made disturbing reference to a Spanish priest now 500

12 Dec, 2021 @ 13:15

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read

Spain corrects citizenship test handbook after discovering it is peppered with embarrassing basic errors

AUTHORITIES have been forced to amend the handbook for those aspiring to pass the test needed to qualify for Spanish citizen after it including embarrassing

10 Dec, 2021 @ 13:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Orihuela Costa to have its own Christmas Light switch-on, separate from main city on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA CITY Council has responded to calls from citizens on the coast who perceive the area as being ignored, by arranging its own Christmas Light

10 Dec, 2021 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

70s favourite Scalextric forms part of Christmas fair in town popular with expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SAN FULGENCIO will be enjoying their Christmas light switch-on this Saturday, December 11, but the highlight for many of a certain age will be the

10 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Duran Duran heading for Ibiza for Touch the Sunrise event in 2022

EIGHTIES superstars Duran Duran are heading for Ibiza as part of their 40th anniversary tour. Simon Le Bon, 63, Nick Rhodes, 59, John Taylor, 61,

7 Dec, 2021 @ 13:00

Balearic Islands·La Cultura·Lead

BOOK REVIEW: Chasing Time features Andalucia in centre of medical mystery

CHASING TIME, by Thomas Reilly, an emotional mixture of contemporary fiction and magical realism, is a gripping suspense novel of cinematic scope. Could Spanish olive

7 Dec, 2021 @ 11:28

La Cultura·Other News·Sponsored·Sponsored Review

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Prado in the streets: Madrid’s famous museum takes to the road in Spain

IF you can’t take people to the museum, take the museum to the people. Madrid’s world famous Prado museum has set up an exhibition featuring

5 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

SPANISH AUTHOR CARLOS ZAFON: The pen is mightier than the camera…

CARLOS Ruiz Zafon needs no introduction. Arguably the most recognised contemporary writer in Spain, he has an equally successful international reputation. Translated into over 50

4 Dec, 2021 @ 15:45

Columnists·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·La Cultura·Lead

Spain’s Joan Manuel Serrat quits touring in shock retirement from the road

JOAN Manuel Serrat has announced he will say goodbye to the stage with his last ever world tour as he winds down his life on

2 Dec, 2021 @ 18:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

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How a once grandiose royal palace in southern Spain became a forgotten ruin

Fairytale princess: The incredible story of the flamenco dancer from Spain’s Malaga who became Indian royalty

NAVIDAD: Nineteen things you (probably) never knew about celebrating Christmas in Spain

Safety first for Three Kings as world’s oldest Magi parade will go ahead in Spain

Spanish festive traditions: Do you know your Nochebuena from your Nochevieja?

From red knickers to food fights: The unusual traditions you should look out over the festive season in Spain

Be inspired to make your own natural Christmas decorations with a walk in the Spanish countryside

‘El Gordo’: Why does all of Spain go crazy for the Christmas lottery?

Railway museum on track for Alicante historic first on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Schoolchildren promote rich cultural and religious heritage with video made on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Ciudad Badia: The strange story of the Francoist town designed on map of Spain that became haven for drugs and decay

Magical markets to visit in Spain this Christmas

EXECUTED: Freedom fighters from Spain’s Franco era exhumed in Costa Blanca town revealing bullet wounds to the head

Major historical settlement in Spain’s Alicante Province aims to become popular tourist attraction

Veronica Forque, Spanish actor and Almodovar muse found dead at home in Madrid

IN PICS: New exhibition showcasing Dieter de Greef opens in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Thomas of Torquemada: Who was the famous torturer of the Spanish Inquisition and why is his name appearing in the news once again?

Spain corrects citizenship test handbook after discovering it is peppered with embarrassing basic errors

Orihuela Costa to have its own Christmas Light switch-on, separate from main city on Spain’s Costa Blanca

70s favourite Scalextric forms part of Christmas fair in town popular with expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Duran Duran heading for Ibiza for Touch the Sunrise event in 2022

BOOK REVIEW: Chasing Time features Andalucia in centre of medical mystery

Prado in the streets: Madrid’s famous museum takes to the road in Spain

SPANISH AUTHOR CARLOS ZAFON: The pen is mightier than the camera…

Spain’s Joan Manuel Serrat quits touring in shock retirement from the road

How a brutal Latin American gang war has broken out in the streets of Madrid after top bosses were jailed

Prosecutors request 24-year jail term for wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez over corruption charges

WATCH: Spain’s most famous bullfighter in ‘very serious’ condition after suffering 10cm gore wound to bottom at Sevilla’s Feria de Abril

US airline JetBlue launches daily flights between Barcelona and Boston during summer season

Spain offers to share jet fuel with EU allies as Iran war squeezes global supplies