Spain’s Andalucia revamps image with Antonio Banderas as star protagonist
MALAGA’S very own Antonio Banderas will be the new image of Turismo Andaluz as announced by the Vice President of the Junta, Juan Marin, at
Heartless fraudster cons elderly Benidorm lady of over €40,000 in bogus search for remains of parents killed in the Spanish Civil War
A conman swindled €43,600 from a 91-year-old Benidorm woman in a bogus search to find the remains of her parents who died in the Spanish
Spain’s Andalucia openly critical of Health chief’s bid to relax face mask regulations
THE Junta has criticised the government’s announcement that face mask regulations may be relaxed soon. According to health chief Fernando Simon, the recent vaccination drive
SPAIN spends €8 million on social media campaign to win back UK and European tourists
SPAIN’S tourist board has unveiled an €8 million campaign to woo back international visitors. Turespaña will target social media sites between May and July with
UK should study regions rather than whole countries for ‘Green’ list inclusion to get tourists back into Spain
SPAIN’S Foreign Minister says that the UK must ‘rethink’ their quarantine strategy and look at regions rather than whole countries. Speaking to the BBC today(May
Spain’s Andalucia achieves all-time record for number of blue flags awarded this year
ANDALUCIA has been awarded 137 prestigious Blue Flags, breaking it’s previous record by gaining 18 more flags than last year. In a massive and much
UK sunseekers desperate for a holiday break in Spain may get a COVID cost-cutting bonus very soon
UK tourists could travel to Spain without having to produce a negative coronavirus test from as soon as May 20. Spain’s Tourist Minister, Reyes Maroto,
Spain’s Andalucia considering return to nighttime curfew
JUNTA chief, Juanma Moreno, has announced that a return to night curfew is on the cards. Following a weekend where thousands of young people have
EXPLAINER: Andalucia’s three-phase plan for the progressive de-escalation of COVID-19 measures starts today
FROM today (May 9) Andalucia is moving into a so-called ‘transition to a new normality’ as Spain’s coronavirus state of alarm ends. If everything goes
VIDEO: Police in Spain’s Andalucia swoop in on ‘dangerous fugitives’ wanted in Germany for murder
Two men wanted in Germany over shooting dead a 20-year-old and for seriously injuring a 31-year-old man have been arrested in Spain on a European
Coronavirus incidence rate in Spain’s Andalucia drops for fifteenth consecutive day
THE coronavirus incidence rate in Spain’s southernmost region has fallen for the fifteenth consecutive day. For the first time since the start of April, the
New Animal Welfare Law for Spain’s Andalucia prohibits keeping more than five pets
THE new Animal Welfare Law, pending on final approval by the Junta, will lay down rules to provide greater protection to dogs, cats, ferrets and
HIDDEN GEM: Cadiz’ Jimena is a wonderful weekend escape in Andalucia
Nicola Cowell takes to the narrow lanes of Jimena de la Frontera to discover why the town is such an enchanted retreat for tourists and
LET’S EXPLORE SPAIN: How Malaga’s colourful Axarquia region awakened from its slumber
David Baird on why, having lived all around the world, he settled in this quiet corner of Malaga, known as a land of rebellion, resistance
SNIFFLING? The things you are doing that may be making your hay fever worse in Spain
Enjoy nothing more than a relaxing evening beverage? Sadly, it may actually be a recipe for sneezing disaster this summer in Spain.
Looking for a low-key cultural getaway now you can travel between Andalucia’s provinces? Check out these six towns
AFTER a year marked by grounded planes, closed borders, and mandatory quarantines, looking for destinations close to home is probably the safest option until spring.
Last Laugh: Man behind viral ‘Spanish Laughing Guy’ video dies in Andalucia hospital
THE man behind the ‘Laughing Spanish Guy’ meme video has passed away in a Seville hospital according to local media. Spanish comedian, Juan Joya Borja,
Travel in Spain’s Andalucia: The 94 towns ‘banned’ by COVID-19
AFTER more than three months of perimetral closure within Andalucia, residents in the region are finally able to move freely. Or almost. There are currently
Terrorist rabble-rousers arrested in Spain’s Granada for using social media to encourage outrages against France
THREE men have been arrested in southern Spain for using social media to encourage terrorist attacks against France. The men were detained by the Policia
Valencia-based supermarket chain ‘gets a handle’ on fighting COVID-19 in Spain
THE Consum supermarket chain is putting on a special coating on its trolley and shopping basket handles to virtually eliminate COVID-19 spreading to customers. The
Coronavirus restrictions update: Andalucia to allow travel between its provinces for first time in three months
THE Junta de Andalucia has announced that from Thursday it will lift restrictions banning movement between provinces, opening up for travel within the region for
Spain’s Andalucia optimistic in opening of mobility between provinces this week
THE Junta has announced that it plans to open up mobility this week. The Junta’s proposal will be put forward in today’s meeting of the
EXPLAINER: Andalucia tourism coronavirus rescue package – who gets what and why holiday rentals have been left out
THE Junta is going to allocate €72.8 million direct aid for hotels, tourist apartments and rural accommodation in the region—the big loser holiday rentals. The
Sevilla: What to see in Alfalfa
ALFALFA is a typical Sevilla neighbourhood, filled with narrow streets, independent businesses and fantastic tapas bars. So fantastic, in fact, that Barack Obama couldn’t help
98 Municipal borders to close in Spain’s Andalucia, with 33 localities to close all non-essential activities
THE Junta has ordered the perimetral lockdown of 98 municipalities in Andalucia, with 33 localities to close off all non-essential activities. As the fourth COVID-19
Sevilla: What to see in El Arenal
EL Arenal sits on the banks of the Guadalquivir river and while not so big, features some of the city’s most important sites. Most notable