How to get a sparkling smile
WE like to think of tooth whitening as a new, modern procedure… but did you know that the in-office bleaching technique was popular in the
CHRISTMAS WISH: Support the ONCE fundraising campaign at Specsavers Opticas
If they reach their goal, they will be able to fund 400 hours for interpreters to be the eyes, ears and voice of vulnerable deaf
The Christmas season is the time to pat ourselves on the back
If you are an autonomo, you will also know that is the time that you have to get in any monies owed before Christmas.
Paying homage to Spain’s ultimate Mo Bro
Dali styled it on the moustache of Velazquez, one of the artists he most admired ... and went on growing it. At its max it
Tips on how to embrace your mid-life crisis in Spain
Perhaps it is the fact that, when I’m running down the Spanish Top Ten on my breakfast show, I can recognize only about three of
BEWARE: What expats need to know about investment funds in Spain
THE collapse of Continental Wealth Management, an Alicante-based advisory firm, has left tens – possibly hundreds – of investors worried sick. CWM was not
Estepona is beginning to rival Marbella in the property stakes
A RECENT article on the Costa del Sol’s property market, on Mark Stücklin’s Spanish Property Insight website, caught my attention because it stated that the
ME TOO: We must speak out on sexual assault
I HAD decided not to write about the #MeToo movement that spread virally this October, as it seemed that every female columnist around the world
If you think Spain’s timekeeping is weird, blame it on ze Germans
WHEN it comes to getting to bed at a decent hour and waking up in the morning, Spain is still the wild child of Europe.
The Finance Bureau answers the frequently most asked questions about getting a mortgage in Spain
THE Finance Bureau in Marbella has helped thousands of prospective expats and locals find the mortgage that’s right for them. In his decades of experience,
EXCUSE ME?: Spanish radio hasn’t quite mastered the bleeping technique
IT was a usual autumn afternoon and I was casually cruising through the San Pedro tunnel. OK so I was not actually cruising but stuck
Artà is largely unaffected by mass tourism and could be perfect for tranquil home, writes Amanda Butler
Town set against backdrop of Serres de Llevant mountains and beautiful countryside
Addams family spring to mind in Halloween themed meals at award-winning restaurant
As Halloween approaches, a particular family comes to Steven Saunders’ mind as they dig into a hearty meal at The Little Geranium, Marbella.
As Mallorca summer crowds fade, property expert Amanda Butler looks ahead to 2018
Sustainable model needed for Balearic island 'jewel'
Leading lawyer breaks down the impact Catalunya will have on private business contracts
After two banks have moved their HQ's out of Barcelona leading Spanish lawyer Antonio Flores examines the knock-on effects of the political unrest occurring in
MC Hammered – trying something new every day
Giles breaks down the feelings of introducing the George Benson, Michael Bolton and Pink Purple Zepp Fest concerts.
Celebrity chef Steven Saunders on opening his cooking masterclass on the Costa del Sol
In a timely return to his food column, chef Steven Saunders – who’s cooked for the Beckhams, Naomi Campbell and the Queen – recalls setting
Ode to autumn: 10 reasons to love the season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and effortless parking
With the summer season over, some may be upset others may rejoice. Here are the reasons why Spain is the gift that keeps on giving.
Pottery, vineyards and cotton weaving – Santa Maria is steeped in Mallorca tradition
Quaint town located close to Roman-era vineyard Maciá Batle
The ‘prettiest village in Spain’ is a perfect spot for a Mallorca home
OFTEN referred to as the ‘Prettiest village in Spain’, Fornalutx is located on the northwest of Mallorca, nestled high up the Tramuntana mountain range overlooking the picturesque Sóller valley. The pretty cobbled
Summer’s over? Mine’s just getting started
AS September arrives in Marbella you can almost hear a collective sigh of relief, as a beautiful tranquillity descends upon the coast, and we reclaim
September, the most wonderful time of the year
SEPTEMBER has finally arrived and brings with it the more than welcome cooler weather, less traffic and, generally, less hassle – although trying to get
‘Tourists go home’? Maybe they have a point…
I don’t blame Palma de Mallorca residents for scrawling ‘Tourists go home, refugees welcome’ on the walls of their citadel, writes Belinda Beckett
Shedding some light on Spanish secret societies
Secret societies work covertly to achieve a hidden agenda where secrecy is a sanctuary and a source of power, writes Jack Gaioni
Must-dos before signing on your new property in Spain
AS Brits return home after a summer break on the Costa del Sol, the grey skies and memories of G&Ts on the beach make buying
All your questions about contact lenses answered
LAST month there was a story in the press about a lady who had 27 contact lenses removed from her eye by surgeons. This is
