Andalucia Birding Trip to Morocco a Success
There are some good people in the world, folk who give a lot of their time and energy to providing great experiences for others with
New museum housing Spain’s Royal Collections to open in Madrid next month
A NEW museum in Madrid’s Royal Palace area hosting Royal Collections accumulated since the Middle Ages will open on June 28. The official opening ceremony
Exploring Gerald Brenan Country: a trip to Yegen in the Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
LONG before La Alpujarra became popular with northern Europeans, a few pioneering Brits discovered the area. An early advocate was Gerald Brenan, a British writer,
Busy summer ahead for Spain with tourist home rentals so far standing at 82% occupancy
SPAIN’s tourist rental homes have reached an average occupancy of 82% for this summer with prices averaging €172 per night- up 13% on last year.
The Wellbeing Benefits of Beachside Living
We have long associated spending time by the water with the healing of ailments. For wealthy Victorians, seaside convalescence homes and time spent in spa
Mallorca’s Natural Charms Inspire Latest Novel by Author Diana Janney
From raindrops dripping from terracotta rooftops, people and pine forests, to a glimpses of distant sea and wild grandeur, Mallorca inspires author Diana Janney. Here
LISTED: 10 new Blue Flag beaches in Spain for 2023
FROM this June, ten new Blue Flags will fly on Spanish beaches. Only beaches (coastal and inland) with excellent water quality and environmental education programmes,
Markets, mazes, and al fresco menus
As the weather gets warmer, off-the-beaten-track adventures meet stylish al fresco dining in Valencia, with a season of captivating events guaranteed to help you beat
Joaquin Sorolla and wine tasting Valencia experiences
Spring is here and Easter is underway, which means a flurry of activity across the Valencian Community. From al fresco concerts to new exhibitions there
Spain’s Malaga hosts Candlelight concerts with upcoming tribute to Coldplay and ABBA
THE magical Candlelight concerts are illuminating Malaga’s most stunning venues with a range of tributes to some of the greatest bands in history. This coming
DON’T MISS The Best of What’s on in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Benidorm to Barcelona via Valencia, Malaga, and Marbella. THIS WEEK Madrid Fiestas de
Short Break: Jerez, Little City of Stars
TOM Jones is singing, celebrity chef Jordi Cruz is cooking, and you’re staying in a palace. No, you’re not Marbella or Barcelona or a weird
FINAL WALK: Iconic Andalucia expat author dies in road accident near Ronda
HE has been compared to travel writing legends Bruce Chatwin and Jan Morris, but all Guy Hunter-Watts wanted to do was walk. A man, never
Day Trip from Sevilla: Coria del Rio
YOU won’t be alone: Between May 21 and June 1, thousands of pilgrims with horses, casetas, and ox-drawn carts will be passing through this normally
Festivals, museums, and the start of chiringuito season
With summer upon us, the Valencian Community is gearing up with more events and openings. From captivating music festivals to a chiringuito blending fine dining
Benidorm bids for €3 million grant to install elevators to access iconic tourist spot on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM council wants to install a network of elevators to improve access to the Tossal de La Cala viewpoint. Access up the 889 metre-long steep
Beach life!: Mijas Costa is synonymous with world-class golf and the class of Marbella, but with less commotion
IF mountains shape Mijas Pueblo, then the sea defines Mijas Costa. They are two halves of the same municipality, like a happy couple but with
EXPLAINER: Find out the summer beaches to enjoy with your dog in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas
IF you are a dog owner and fancy taking your pet out for a trip to the seaside and a run along the beach, you
Book Now: Jerez Tio Pepe Festival
The series of concerts in the picturesque setting of the Bodegas González Byass in Jerez is back. From July 1- August 31, you can expect
Barcelona: Night at the Museum
Spain is celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 with free entry and late night openings at many of the country’s august treasure troves. Barcelona,
One of Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships makes debut stop in Spain’s Malaga
ONE of the Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships, the ‘Enchantment of the Seas,’ has completed its first port call in Malaga. Executing a 15-day transatlantic
DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s On in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Malaga to Madrid via Barcelona and Cordoba. THE WEEK AHEAD Ronda Romantica (May 11-13).
Wedding tourism is booming in Spain’s Malaga
DESTINATION weddings are booming in Malaga more than ever, with thousands of overseas couples tying the knot in the province last year. The vogue for
Foodie revolution on the Costa del Sol
IT was in Mijas pueblo during a summer holiday as a child, that one of Britain’s top chefs made one of his first formative foodie
RESTAURANT REVIEW: El Oceano, Mijas. A touch of class overlooking the Mediterranean
DINERS searching for a touch of class on the Costa del Sol will be delighted that El Oceano isnow open for the 2023 season. This
BEACHES: The secrets of Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THEY turn up in their droves. On tour buses, or in cars, and stretch their legs for about 400 metres. Out come the cameras and