EXPLAINER: Why are Spain’s Semana Santa hats conical and are they linked to the KKK?
VISITORS to Spain during Easter week might gasp in horror when they see people in conical white hoods parading through the streets. But while these
ANALYSIS: Why property in Spain is retaining its value
OVER 3,000 kilometres separate the ‘tranquillity’ of Spain’s costas from the horrors of Ukraine. However, the effects of the war have become the ‘trigger’ for
ANALYSIS: Extraordinarily, the effects of the Spanish Inquisition linger to this day
Even now, 200 years on from the Spanish Inquisition, the locations affected appear to be poorer, less educated, and less trusting.
MarBanus Estates: Your quality real estate agent on Spain’s Costa del Sol
HAVE you been searching in vain for THE perfect property to call your own on the Costa del Sol? Look no further and call into
Spain’s Princess Leonor returns home for the Easter holidays from ‘hippy Hogwarts’ in Wales
SPAIN’S Princess Leonor has flown home to spend Easter with her family after completing her second term at UWC Atlantic College in Wales. The heiress
EXPLAINED: Why Spain grants pardons to selected lucky inmates at Easter
THIS week will see the pardoning of a handful of lucky inmates across Spain chosen for release by the Church as part of an Easter
Secrets from a grave in Spain’s Huelva: The story of the audacious plan to trick Hitler retold in new film
A NEW film released this month tells the strange story behind a grave that lies in a forgotten corner of southwestern Spain that is credited
British pensioner found dead on waste tip in southern Spain three weeks after he went missing
POLICE in Almeria are investigating the death of a British man whose body was found on a waste tip more than two weeks after he
Brittany Ferries to launch ‘cruise ferry’ to upgrade route between Spain and Ireland
BRITTANY Ferries have unveiled plans for a new luxury ‘cruise-ferry’ to carry passengers on the route between Ireland and Spain beginning in November 2022. The
MAPPED: New research highlights extreme danger wind turbines pose to migratory birds in Spain
SCIENTISTS have tracked the migratory routes of hundreds of birds to highlight the areas in Europe and North Africa where they are at most risk
Tourists warned over car rental shortage over Easter holidays in Spain
RENTAL companies may not have enough cars to meet demand during Semana Santa, industry chiefs have warned. Feneval, the association of car rental companies in
Strong gusty wind forces Spain’s Sierra Nevada to close for several hours
WINDS gusting up to 100 kilometres per hour have forced the Granada ski resort to close for several hours this Monday, April 11. Following procedure,
Mandarin Oriental Ritz: Welcome to the lap of luxury in Spain’s capital Madrid
FROM the sitting room of my suite I can see the queue for the ticket office at the Prado and the entrance of the Thyssen
OPINION: It’s time Spain took responsibility once and for all to protect homeowners instead of penalise them
The horror and heartbreak of seeing one’s home smashed into smithereens isn’t a fate reserved solely for those living under threat of Russian bombs in
Dabiz Muñoz: Three Michelin-starred chef reveals winning recipe for Spain’s famous Torrijas
TORRIJAS are the quintessential Easter treat in Spain. For decades, this dessert has been a staple on the tables of Spanish households during Semana Santa.
EXPLAINER: Has Spain healed the rift with Morocco? What you need to know about talks in Rabat
SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Rabat on Thursday to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI in what was widely viewed as an attempt to
Set Jetters – The best holiday destinations in Spain for movie lovers
A MAN with an open shirt, glistening six-pack and pair of binoculars may not be the first image most places would use to attract tourists.
Best TV shows and podcasts to download if you are learning SpanishÂ
FINDING the time to learn Spanish at the end of a long day can feel like a slog when all you want to do is
First tomb of explorer Christopher Columbus discovered in Spain’s Valladolid
ALTHOUGH the true origins of the 15th century navigator are still uncertain, researchers believe they can pinpoint his original resting place before his remains went
‘This Easter I’m going to die’: Spain launches chilling road safety campaign ahead of Semana Santa
SPAIN’S traffic directorate has launched a road safety campaign that contains a chilling warning ahead of the Easter holidays. Ahead of Semana Santa when an
ESSENTIALS: What you need to know about Covid travel rules between Spain and the UK over Easter
EASTER is expected to see a return of the sort of numbers that flocked to Spain before the pandemic but for British holidaymakers there are
LATEST: Spain ‘clears up confusion’ and insists unvaccinated travellers from UK will NOT be allowed entry in time for Easter holidays
IN a move that will frustrate those unvaccinated British travellers who hoped to visit Spain over Easter, authorities have clarified the rules of entry, reversing
Spain puts on extra trains during Easter week to cope with surge in bookings
SPAIN’S state rail operator Renfe has announced it will put on extra trains to cope with the surge in bookings over Easter week. Between Friday,
Weekend in Estepona, hidden gem of Spain’s Costa del Sol
I WAS sitting in the sunshine, squinting at the Mediterranean and wondering if I would be brave enough to take a dip. I had the
April 20: Spain to ditch compulsory indoor face mask wearing after Easter
SPAIN has announced when it will lift a requirement to wear face masks in indoor settings except when on public transports on inside hospitals and
The Best Cities for Enjoying Easter in Spain
TAKE advantage of the long weekend. We have everything you need to plan your perfect escape… Sevilla The capital of Andalucia and the largest city in southern