British actress takes family tragedy to Spanish stage in stunning exercise of catharsis
In 2018, British anarchist and activist Anna Campbell was killed in Syria by a Turkish missile strike. The 26-year-old had travelled to Rojava to fight
Paintings stolen during Spanish civil war by Franco forces returned to family
Two paintings stolen from an aristocrat by forces of the Spanish dictator Franco have been returned to the family 85 years later. Its return could
Carmen Thyssen Museum in Spain’s Malaga will celebrate Tourism Day with an open day and free guided tours
THE Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga will join the celebration of World Tourism Day on Tuesday 27 September with an Open Day and free guided tours
Spain is least ‘culturally arrogant’ country in Europe but here are 10 reasons why you SHOULD say ‘Viva España!’
Spain is the humblest country in Europe when it comes to shouting about its national patrimony - way behind boastful Britain and gloating Greece, according
Five historic buildings in Spain’s Andalucia added to Red List for ‘risk of disappearance’
FIVE historic buildings in Andalucia have just been added to the Red List compiled by the association Hispania Nostra. The Red List is an initiative
SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the poor
In Andalucia during the 18th and 19th centuries, bandits were flamenco dancers, bull-fighters, smugglers and travellers, writes Diana Tang and Grace Lee
Spain’s oldest known iron sword ‘rescued’ from illegal internet auction
A JEWEL of Spanish military history has been ‘rescued’ from an illegal internet auction. The item, of great historical relevance, is believed to be the
Museum sector in Spain’s Andalucia enjoys growing numbers of visitors in 2022
MUSEUM in Spain’s Andalucia have tripled the number of visitors so far this year with respect to 2021. In fact, according to the Regional Ministry
Ten of the best open air museums to visit in Spain
DISCOVER 10 of the best 'roofless' museums in Spain with Kimberley Mannion.
Spain’s Torremolinos to set up summer cinema films on beach with free admission
OPEN-AIR cinema returns to the tourist hotspot town of Torremolinos this summer. With the arrival of summer and the heat, what better way to cool
ENTERTAINMENT: Costa del Sol’s Plaza Mayor Summer Festival 2022 kicks off today with eight weeks of free shows
MALAGA’S Plaza Mayor’s Summer Festival promises a magical summer with eight weeks of free shows and cultural specialities for all. The ninth edition of the
Spain’s Malaga to restore Mount Gibralfaro with a €11 million budget
MOUNT Gibralfaro to receive a €11 million facelift with works to begin in 2023. The Gibralfaro Special Plan, approved in 2015 after a lengthy administrative
Campaigners call on Valencia City Council to save historic lighthouse earmarked for demolition
CAMPAIGNERS are up in arms over plans to destroy a century-old lighthouse at the entrance to Valencia Port described as a relic from the past.
Russian Museum in Spain’s Malaga reopens its doors with 350 works by Picasso
THREE and a half weeks after its closure, Malaga’s Russian Museum has reopened its doors in the Tabacalera building. The Tabacalera building, which also houses
Spain’s Picasso Museum Malaga launches online shop
THE Museo Picasso Malaga (MPM) now has an online shop where you can purchase many of the products currently available in the physical shop of
Felipe Orlando Pre-Columbian Museum in Spain’s Benalmadena reopens after 2-year closure due to pandemic
THE Felipe Orlando Pre-Columbian Art Museum, located in Benalmadena Pueblo, has reopened its doors this month after being closed for two years due to the
Carmen Thyssen Museum in Spain’s Malaga will celebrate International Museum Day with an open day and free guided tours
THE Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga will be one of the many places in the world that will join the celebration of International Museum Day on
Valencia street to be renamed to honour cartoonist killed by Franco during Spain’s dictatorship
VALENCIA city is to name a street after famous cartoon artist Carlos Gomez Carrera, also known as ´Bluff´, who was shot after lampooning fascist dicatator
‘Queen of the Most Expensive’ shows latest work in Marbella’s Puerto Banus marina
A ONE million euro mural inspired by Puerto Banus and designed by British luxury designer Debbie Wingham is set to be unveiled in the marina
Spain’s Museum of Malaga inaugurates exhibition adapted for visually impaired
AS of last week until July 3, the Museo de Malaga is hosting the exhibition ‘Hoy toca el Padro’, which features tactile reproductions of six
‘Exploring Andalucia’: Journey through southern Spain with glossy new book by British couple who fell in love with the region
BRITISH couple Calum Chace and Julia Begbie have penned a glossy book on Andalucia encapsulating their love for the region. Hailing from Sussex, the couple
Saddle up for wine, dance and music at Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril
SEVILLA’S renowned Feria de Abril is set to kick off this Sunday May 1 with celebrations running all through the week until midnight on Saturday,
IN PICS: Gallery exhibition showcasing international talent opens in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The exhibition in the coastal city’s Svenska Kyrkan gallery has been curated by Nok Chutima Kerdpitak and runs from February 6 to 17.
From red knickers to food fights: The unusual traditions you should look out over the festive season in Spain
Spending Christmas in Spain? These are the things to look out for, writes Olive Press’ Spanish hack Pablo Balbontin
Schoolchildren promote rich cultural and religious heritage with video made on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA schoolchildren have participated in a video to remind us of Spain’s rich religious cultural heritage. The City Council has been working with an organisation
Cirque du Soleil back on the road with new dates announced for Spain tour in 2022
THE spectacular Cirque du Soleil is returning to Spain in 2022 after a COVID-enforced break of a year-and-a-half. It’s new show called Luzia can be