Tramuntana mountains set the scene for photo contest
STUNNING photos win awards at the first photography contest of the Tramuntana mountains. In total 20 awards were given, with one grand winner in each of the
Palma street artists need license to perform
PALMA street artists and performers will soon need a license to work in the capitol. Those who wish to to perform music or magic, or
FELIZ NAVIDAD: Spanish royal family send out official Christmas card
THE Spanish royal family have wished their loved ones Feliz Navidad with their annual Christmas card. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia stand beside their
Violence erupts as Madrid seizes medieval treasures from Catalunya in heated culture dispute
CLASHES have erupted after cops in Catalunya began removing medieval artefacts in an ownership battle with neighbouring Aragon. The operation, which started at 4 am,
What a year 2017 has been full to the brim of ups and downs
On this day last year, all of my worldly possessions were floating under a metre and a half of water in my mother's basement when
FLIGHTMARE : Globetrotting journalist shares his recent Spanish flight nightmare
Writes David Anderson
Load of bull
BULLFIGHTERS can kill again on Mallorca. It comes after the constitutional court suspended the Balearic law against the mistreatment of animals, which was approved last
The Christmas season is the time to pat ourselves on the back
If you are an autonomo, you will also know that is the time that you have to get in any monies owed before Christmas.
Andalucia nuns pay €100,000 fine to Junta for ‘illegal’ organ restoration
THE Junta culture ministry has fined Sevilla nuns €102,000 for restorating a 17th century organ without permission. It comes after the Santa Ines convent in
New Tinder-style app finds dream holidays
WE’VE all heard of dating apps to help you find the perfect partner, but a brand new app aims to match up users with dream
Marbella rapper sentenced to two years over rap lyrics, says Spain is ‘returning to Franco regime’
A MARBELLA rapper has been found guilty of ‘glorifying terrorism’ by a court in Madrid. Ivan Leszno, 25, and fellow members of the La Insurgencia
Why the Christmas period can be the most dangerous
THE festive period is here again, with a full diary of Christmas events and office parties. The time of year when you can let your
Not spending your budget is the worse thing you can do here in Spain
Writes Bill Anderson
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Starlite goers still waiting for refunds worth thousands four months after Bocelli cancellation
FURIOUS concert goers have blasted Starlite after still not receiving their refund for a cancelled gig in August. It comes four months after the Marbella
Missing Spanish masterpiece thought lost forever turns up in British castle, and it’s worth millions
Missing Spanish masterpiece thought lost forever turns up in British castle,
WATCH: Andalucia body blasts ‘sexist’ Spanish presenter who cuts off fellow TV star’s skirt
THE TV governing body of Andalucia has denounced a a male presenter for ‘unlawful conduct’ after he cut off his female co-star’s skirt. The Consejo
REVEALED: The world’s most Instagrammed cities and sites, including Spain
EVERY year the world’s leading cities fight it out to be the most Instagrammed place on the planet. Last year, London took the crown as
Costa del Sol artist giving away FREE mural in Olive Press Christmas competition
A COSTA del Sol artist is giving away a free mural in a special Olive Press Christmas competition. Tony Faulkner, 48, from Barnsley, is a
All you need to know about the Costa del Sol’s biggest Christmas markets
WHILE the season can mean colder temperatures and the odd day of rain, everyone loves a trip to the Christmas market. And on the Costa
Manilva to host its first ever gastronomic fair in December
MANILVA is to host its first ever gastronomic fair next month. Taste of Manilva will be held on December 8 and 9 in Plaza Vendimia.
Andalucia locals blast official Christmas poster for ‘looking like gay sauna advert’
Since the poster was released by the Association of Belenistas last Saturday, locals have taken to social media in their droves to criticise the design
HUGE Christmas bauble coming to Costa del Sol town to ‘encourage Christmas shopping’ before Three Kings arrive by helicopter
A HUGE Christmas bauble is coming to the Costa del Sol in a bid to boost Christmas sales figures. Some 12 metres in diameter, the
Estepona’s Mundo Mania is giving away Christmas treats every day for children
From December 1, Mundo Mania in Estepona is giving away gifts including Mundo Mania day passes, toys, sweets and much more.
IN PHOTOS: Stunning shots from international panoramic photography contest as Spain snapper wins best overall
A SPANISH photographer has won an esteemed international panoramic photography competition. The Epson International Pano Awards received more than 5,300 entries from professional and amateur
Paying homage to Spain’s ultimate Mo Bro
Dali styled it on the moustache of Velazquez, one of the artists he most admired ... and went on growing it. At its max it
Tramuntana ranked a favourite
THE Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is the third most popular Unesco World Heritage sites in Spain. The rugged range falls only behind the Roman