The sun and the moon are often called Lorenzo and Catalina in Spain – but do YOU know why?
IF you live in Spain, you may have come across the saying “Lorenzo el sol y Catalina la luna,” to refer to the sun and
Must-visit: The patio festival in Cordoba this weekend will see hundreds battle to have their floral display declared the most beautiful
CORDOBA’s patios will be even more beautiful than normal this year as hundreds battle it out to have their declared the prettiest in the city.
Must visit: The 100-year-old train station in Spain that’s been turned into an award-winning hotel
A 100-year-old train station has been turned into an award-winning hotel in Spain that is praised by international media and defined as a ‘must visit’
EXCLUSIVE: British expat family in Marbella are ‘so proud’ after their young daughter wows judges on The Voice Kids in Spain
A YOUNG British expat from Marbella has wowed judges on The Voice Kids Spain, making her family ‘so proud’. Carmen Holden was just 11 when
‘Lost’ €50 million masterpiece Ecce Homo by Italian master Caravaggio to go on show at Madrid’s Prado museum after nearly being sold for €1,500
A LONG-LOST painting by Italian master Caravaggio that was on the verge of being sold for just €1,500 before an expert stepped in has gone
When is Eurovision 2024 and where can I watch it in Spain?
Where can I watch Eurovision in Spain and when is it? Just a week remains until the biggest event in the European calendar and no,
Spain cancels this year’s national bullfighting prize that sees a top matador win €30,000: Culture Ministry hopes to eliminate the award for good
SPAIN’S Culture Ministry has decided to cancel a national bullfighting prize and is to start the process of eliminating the award for good. That’s according
Fontaines D.C. are coming to Spain: Irish band will play in Madrid this year
IRISH rock band Fontaines D.C. will play in Madrid later this year as part of their new ‘Romance’ European tour. The group, led by frontman
IN PICS: Why were giant statues paraded through Barcelona at the weekend? Bizarre tradition dates back centuries
HUNDREDS of giant effigies were paraded through Barcelona’s famous streets over the weekend in a bizarre, wacky and unique Catalunyan tradition that dates back 600
Saudi Arabia builds a replica of Spain’s stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada
A REPLICA of Granada’s stunning Alhambra Palace has been built in Saudi Arabia. One of the most emblematic monuments in Spain, the Alhambra palace has
From Poo to ‘Penisville’: These are some of the crudest town names in Spain – but do YOU know their origin stories?
These are some of the crudest town names in Spain from Poo to Penisville – but do YOU know their unique origins? Villapene It comes
Manu Chao is coming to the Costa del Sol: ‘Me Gustas Tu’ singer will perform in Fuengirola this summer
MANU Chao, 62, will perform a rare concert in Fuengirola’s open air theatre on July 25. The ‘Me Gustas Tu’ singer will make a rare
CANCELLED: Hugely popular Cala Mijas festival is pulled by organisers ‘after the city council failed to pay their bills’
THE Cala Mijas festival will not take place this year following a row between the organisers and the City Council. Last Tour took to X
Baby Reindeer tops the Netflix chart in Spain: British dark comedy series about a female stalker becomes a global sensation
A BRITISH dark comedy is topping the Spanish Netflix charts as Baby Reindeer, a show about a female stalker, goes viral. The series tells showrunner
Macklemore is coming to Spain: US rapper, 40, to perform on the Costa del Sol this summer
US rapper Macklemore is coming to Spain as the 40-year-old performs on the Costa del Sol. The ‘Can’t Hold Us’ and ‘Thrift Shop’ singer will
AC/DC in Spain: Last few tickets available for legendary rock band’s two-night showing in Andalucia
LEGENDARY rock band AC/DC has almost sold out their two-night stint in Spain’s Andalucia. The band have not visited Spain since 2016, when they also
What is Dia de Sant Jordi? How the Catalunya region in Spain will celebrate its patron saint this week – from traditional gifts to street parties
DIA de Sant Jordi – or St George’s Day – will see some of Barcelona’s most famous streets packed with bookstores and florists this Tuesday
It’s officially ‘feria’ season in Spain: All you need to know about the traditional celebrations in Andalucia – and the best ones to attend
STARTING as cattle markets (or occasionally, religious ceremonies), ferias have evolved into the cultural highlights of the year. They tend to be week-long events in
Malaga named the BEST city to learn Spanish and the fifth in the world to learn a new language
MALAGA has been named the top city to learn Spanish and the fifth in the world for language learning. READ MORE: Black Eyed Peas to
Must-watch: These five gripping Netflix series based on real life stories in Spain will keep you on the edge of your seat
DO you love true crime? Here’s five Netflix series based on real life cases that will keep you gripped. Everyone is talking about El Caso
It’s fiesta season! The best festivals happening across Spain this spring
THESE are the best festivals taking place across Spain this spring now the solemn processions of Semana Santa have passed. Throughout spring and summer, towns
Getting to know Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of
MOST people have been to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo, but have you heard of these little-known Gaudi works? Every year, thousands of tourists
Cinephiles rejoice: Spain restores it’s Cine Senior programme, giving over 65s €2 tickets
SPAIN has restored its beloved Cine Senior programme granting over 65s access to €2 tickets across the country. A royal decree to reinvigorate the initiative
Spending Semana Santa in Spain? This is how to wish locals a happy Easter in Spanish
THIS is how to wish Spaniards a Happy Easter if you’re spending Semana Santa in Spain. With Easter just around the corner, you may be
Netflix drops trailer for highly-anticipated mini-series ‘El Caso Asunta’: Viewers are left with ‘goosebumps’ over re-telling of historic murder trial in Spain
VIEWERS have been left with goosebumps after Netflix drops the trailer for highly-anticipated mini-series ‘El Caso Asunta’ (The Asunta Case), a retelling of a historic
Holy Week in Spain: The history of the processions, ‘Nazarenos’ and their pointy hats – and where they celebrate it best
DILIP Kuner delves into the pageantry of Spain’s Semana Santa Easter processions. READ MORE: What is ‘la torrija’? The delicious treat that’s traditionally eaten during