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
Palma officially opens the Christmas season
GET your mittens out and head into Palma for the annual Christmas market, ice rink and shining holiday festivities. Last night it all kicked off
Tickets on sale for Caminito del Rey from next week, but you’ll have to be fast!
TICKETS to walk the Caminito del Rey next spring will go on sale next week. Some 100,000 tickets will be available on the official website
Palma to grow as city break destination
City breaks have become the most popular form of holiday in the UK, accounting for over half the market. Palma is quickly growing as a
WARPED: Dozens gather in Malaga to pay tribute to Spain’s Dictator General Franco
A GROUP of 40 Malaga locals gathered last night to remember the late Dictator Franco. The group congregated in the gardens of the Cathedral on
Ronda guitarist gives fascinating nightly shows explaining the different Spanish instruments
YOU can certainly hear the influence of Spanish guitar just wondering the streets of atmospheric Ronda. The air is frequently thick with the pleading sound
Zara shoppers find SHOCKING notes inside clothes ‘begging to be paid’ in Istanbul
Hidden inside creases and jacket linings the tags said 'I made this item you're going to buy, but I didn't get paid for it!'
New swimming pool in Sabinillas receives 500 members in its first month
THE new Sabinillas swimming pool has received 500 memberships in its first month of opening. Some 350 swimmers are using the new pool everyday. Manilva
All you need to know about this year’s Malaga Christmas lights
MALAGA’S Christmas lights are the highlight of the season and are probably the most instagrammed festive decoration on the coast. This year they will switched