Tag: Cadiz
Standout construction: Cadiz boasts Spain’s Longest Bridge
THE longest bridge in Spain can be found in Cadiz, and it goes by the name of the Constitution of 1812 Bridge, or simply...
Three Costa del Sol municipalities among the five most expensive places to rent a home in Spain
THREE Costa del Sol municipalities have been ranked among the five most expensive towns and cities to rent a property in Spain.
Benahavis, Marbella and...
Temperatures to plummet by up to 10C across Andalucia this weekend as FOURTH heatwave of the summer finally comes...
ANDALUCIA’S current heatwave will last until this Saturday, but temperatures could fall by 10 C on Sunday, according to the Spanish Weather Agency (Aemet).
This...
VIDEO: Sailing boat owners caught shooting at killer whales at the Strait of Gibraltar
A NUMBER of people in a sailing boat have been caught shooting at killer whales at the Strait of Gibraltar.
Disgraceful footage shows the boat...
Heartless scammer cons dog owners by charging for fake information about ‘stolen’ pets in Spain
A MURCIA region fraudster conned lost dog owners into believing he could find the pets and even mocked them after they transferred him money.
The...
New European bison calf born at zoo in Spain’s Jerez
IN a heartening occurrence that unfolded at the beginning of this month, Thursday August 3, a female European bison calf was born at the...
Ferries in Spain’s Andalucia use biofuels to cut carbon emissions by 90% across Straits of Gibraltar
FERRIES that cut down carbon dioxide emissions by 90% using locally made biofuels will soon sail out of the Algeciras port in Spain’s Andalucia.
A...
Iconic Sanlucar horse races in Spain’s Cadiz kick off today
THE renowned Sanlucar horse races are gearing up for another edition on the beaches of Cadiz province.
This historical event, now in its 178th year...
3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Olvera – € 90,000
Olvera, Cádiz
3 beds
1 baths
€ 90,000
Here we have a great apartment in a very central location of Olvera with...
RACY NIGHTS on the beaches of Sanlúcar
THE annual August horse races at sunset on the sands of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cadiz, Spain have been called the Greatest Show on the Southern Beaches
Giant Mediterranean jellyfish washes up on beach in Spain’s Tarifa
A SPECIMEN of Rhizostoma pulmo, the largest jellyfish species in the Mediterranean, has washed up on a beach in Tarifa.
The impressive find was made...
Two 2000-year-old Amphoras discovered off coast in Spain’s Cadiz
TWO amphoras, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries, have been discovered at a beach in Puente Mayorga, in the Cadiz municipality of...
Scammers caught hiding at Benidorm campsite after conning elderly victims across Spain
FIVE SPANIARDS have been arrested at a Benidorm campsite after scamming elderly people across Spain.
Three men and two women aged between 27 and 55...
Spain’s Valencia beats Mallorca for the most popular beach resort for Brits in Europe
VALENCIA has topped a survey of favourite coastal destinations in Europe among British tourists conducted by the UK Consumer Association's Which? Magazine.
Benalmadena and Fuengirola...
Discover Castle of Guzman El Bueno in Tarifa—one of the best-preserved castles in Spain
THE castle of Guzman el Bueno is a national historic monument Heritage listed building and is one of the best preserved castles in Spain.
Situated...
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in San Roque with pool garage – € 360,000
San Roque, Cádiz
2 beds
2 baths
€ 360,000
New phase for sale An exclusive residential project with new apartments and penthouses...
Nine top Andalucian wineries take part in a major wine conference in Japan
LEADING Andalucian wineries took part in a major wine conference in Japan last month.
Nine wineries from Malaga, Cadiz, Huelva and Cordoba attended the event...
Rare giant squid washes up on beach in Spain’s Cadiz
THE body of a giant squid measuring a metre and a half has washed up on a tourist beach in Cadiz stunning locals.
The discovery...
Cops in Spain arrest man who was grooming underage girls online
THE NATIONAL POLICE have arrested a 41-year-old man accused of grooming young girls aged between nine and 17.
The suspect, who was detained in Asturias,...
Invasive brown gunk algae threatens beaches in Spain’s Cadiz
AN unprecedented amount of seaweed has washed ashore on the beach of Caños de Meca in Cadiz.
An estimated 15,000 kilos of invasive seaweed has...
Vast quantities of cocaine intercepted in banana shipments to Spain’s Andalucia
THE GUARDIA CIVIL has dismantled a criminal gang who imported large quantities of cocaine hidden in banana containers that docked in Algeciras.
13 people have...
Spain’s Rota to have one kilometre dog-friendly beach as of this summer
ROTA will soon boast its very own canine beach.
The Junta has just granted the authorisation for a third pooch friendly beach on the shores...
Bogus holiday rental scam captures victims in Spain and the UK
THE GUARDIA CIVIL in Valencia has brought down a group of scammers offering holiday home rentals in Spain to domestic and United Kingdom customers.
Two...
LISTED: Spain’s most beautiful seaside towns according to The Telegraph
BRITISH travel guide Telegraph Travel has compiled a list of the 20 best coastal towns in Spain to visit this summer.
According to the paper’s...
Cocaine cowboys: Three day search of animal cargo ship fails to find drugs
A THREE-DAY search by the Spanish authorities of a ship carrying 16,000 cows was called off after officers failed to find the five tonnes...
Large snake surprises homeowner in Spain’s Rota
A LARGE snake has come as a big surprise for a Rota homeowner, who found the reptile slithering around the patio of his house.
The...
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3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Estepona with pool garage – € 395,000
Estepona, Málaga
3 beds
2 baths
€ 395,000
A very exclusive residential complex of 70 homes (with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms)...
