El Oceano…paradise is closer than you think!
THE fabulous El Oceano is delighted to announce that it is now open for the 2021 season! After a challenging year to say the least
Check out the most expensive property for sale on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A colonial-style mansion in the Javea area is the most expensive property for sale on the Costa Blanca. €12.5 million will secure the buyer a
2,000 octogenarians vaccinated at one site on Friday and 200,000 more jabs promised next week in Spain’s Valencia Region
MORE THAN 2,000 octogenarian citizens of Torrevieja were vaccinated against Covid-19 on Friday, with regional authorities promising 213,000 more jabs through Valencia this coming week.
The pension freedoms trap. Is your UK pension affected?
On 6 April 2015 the retirement landscape for Brits all over the world changed dramatically. Pension freedoms were introduced, and people were given the choice
OPINION: Clear rules and guidance is needed for Brits trying to travel to Spain
THERE was a depressing inevitability about the latest round of bad news relating to Brexit and the ongoing travel restrictions between Spain and the UK.
Valley of the Fallen: How archaelogists are planning a massive dig at Franco’s legacy
A NEW look at the lives of the prisoners who built the Valley of Fallen aims to give it a more acceptable spin, writes Heather
Animal welfare groups call for nationwide ban on all animals in circuses in Spain
THE Parliamentary Association for the defence of animal rights (APPDA) has called on the Government to pass a state law banning circuses with animals throughout
Historic tower and house on Spain’s Costa Blanca can be yours for over €1.3 million
A slice of history is on the market for over €1.3 million in the Alicante area with the sale of Torre de las Aguilas in
New heart and a new baby: Spaniard gets life-saving transplant call as wife gives birth
ANTONIO Salvador had been waiting years to be told by doctors that a match had been found and he could undergo a desperately needed heart
GOING GREEN as Spain’s politicians give thumbs up to radical climate bill
SPAIN’S new climate bill should become law next month once it is ratified by the country’s Senate. Congress in Madrid yesterday(April 8) backed the measure
“Dear Aunt Lilibet”: Spain’s King Felipe writes heartfelt note to Queen on death of Prince Philip
SPAIN’S King Felipe VI has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to his fellow monarch and relative, Queen Elizabeth on the passing of her husband
Coronavirus impact on Spain’s economy is worse than we feared
SPAIN’S government has slashed its forecast for economic recovery during 2021 blaming a COVID-induced contraction in the first quarter and delays to the arrival of
ERTE: Spain extends furlough scheme beyond May 31
THE Spanish government has extended its ERTE furlough scheme yet again to provide help for businesses struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Labour Minister Yolanda
Spanish man arrested after fleeing French checkpoint with a mummified corpse in the passenger seat
A SPANISH man has been arrested in Catalonia after fleeing a French police checkpoint with the mummified corpse of his partner hidden in the passenger
Spain halts auction of painting that could be long-lost masterpiece by Caravaggio
SPAIN’S Culture Ministry imposed a last minute export ban on an oil painting that was nearly sold for €1,500 in a bid to determine whether
MIRROR MIRROR: Coronavirus pandemic causes surge in eating disorders among teenagers
Psychologists insist on the importance of a correct education to help prevent the appearance of these conditions among kids and teenagers
Four tonnes of marijuana set alight by Spanish police after three arrested in drug factory raid
OVER four tonnes of marijuana was seized and burned by Guardia Civil as three people were arrested in Aragon’s city of Teruel. Including the three
Rare vulture killed by prescription vet drug in Spain’s Catalonia as eco groups call for its ban
VULTURE Conservation activists have called on the Spanish government for the banning of a commonly used prescription drug after a rare Cinereous vulture was found
EXPLAINED: Approved new measures for celebrating Weddings and First Holy Communions in Spain’s Andalucia
CELEBRATING life’s milestones is important and with a little planning and positive thinking, gathering with our friends and families for weddings and First Holy Communions
BREXIT: Brit in Spain slams “exorbitant” charges on birthday gift package sent by mum from UK
THERE are so many ways that Brexit has impacted the lives of British nationals in Spain from limiting second home owners to a maximum 90
A JOB FOR DEL BOY: Police in Spain’s Valencia seize three fake paintings by El Greco, Goya and Modigliani valued at €12.5 million
VALENCIA regional police force has seized three forged Goya, El Greco and Modigliani paintings worth €12.5 million on the black market. The Historic Heritage department
Major Costa del Sol drugs operation sees dozens arrested
A MAJOR drugs bust was launched in Andalusia yesterday as more than 200 cops descended on five locations across the province. The pre-planned operation by the
Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters
For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added
Weather in Spain: Yellow weather warning in place for the Costa del Sol
FORECASTERS predict that the costa’s sunny, spring-like weather will soon come to an end. Temperatures in Malaga are expected to take a nasty turn on
Staff at El Corte Ingles in Mijas facing redundancy as coronavirus takes toll on Spain’s retail giant
BOSSES at El Corte Ingles have announced that the business will have to be restructured to cope with the coronavirus crisis. Staff at the Spanish
Special open days extended until Sunday at historic castle on Spain’s Costa Blanca
GUARDAMAR’S historic castle is having more open days added due to popular demand. The Castell de Guardamar and the old Real Villa will now be