August 2022

Chaos for travellers on high-speed trains between Madrid and Barcelona after thief makes off with track cables

TRAINS on the high speed AVE route between Madrid and Barcelona and on to the coastal town of Figueres were suspended on Monday morning after thieves stole fibre optic cables from the tracks. The suspension caused chaos for hundreds of passengers travelling on the popular route as Renfe scrambled to resume services.  Se encuentra suspendida […]

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Dramatic rescue of toddler trapped inside overheating car in Spain’s Huelva

POLICIA LOCAL of Aljaraque (Huelva) have been forced to smash a car window in order to save the life of a young toddler. The incident took place on Saturday night, August 6, at 10:05pm when the emergency telephone number, 112, received a distressed call alerting that a two-year-old boy had become trapped inside a car

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Spain’s Torremolinos expects to exceed 90% occupancy rate in August

TORREMOLINOS leads the hotel occupancy rate in the province with a forecast of 90% in August. According to Margarita del Cid, Mayor of Torremolinos, Torremolinos is ‘currently the most popular destination in the province for this month’ with ‘an estimated occupancy rate of over 90%.’ The forecast occupancy rate for September also looks promising with

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New online guide tells Brits everything they need to know about driving in Spain

IN response to huge confusion among British expat community about driving licence rules in Spain, the charity Age in Spain has drawn up the most comprehensive guide to date. Brexit means that British licences can no longer be exchanged for Spanish ones by those resident in Spain for more than six months (as required by

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2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Calahonda with pool – € 162,950

Apartment Calahonda, Málaga   2 beds   2 baths € 162,950 Calahonda Suites. Key-ready fully furnished Apartments for sale in the lower part of Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa. The urbanisation “Calahonda Suites” is located in one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular and sought-after areas, less than half an hour from iconic Marbella

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Beach bar in Spain’s Malaga awarded ‘Best Chiringuito 2022’ by prestigious gastronomy magazine

THE in vogue Tapas Magazine, a new format of gastronomy guide, together with the emblematic Aperol Spritz aperitif, has awarded the Best Chiringuito 2022 prize to a beach bar in Malaga. The winner out of a list of the 25 best chiringuitos in Spain has been awarded to MariCarmen Casa Playa, a chiringuito located just

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How Sotogrande has greatly improved it’s food scene over the last few years

WHETHER you’re looking to see how the other half live or just looking for some decent food, Sotogrande has a lot to offer these days. There are many good places to dine with a bustling vibe developing over recent years. This is no surprise considering the wealthy clientele who frequent this privileged enclave, with many

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Foodisiac – Gourmet food with a sustainable ethos in Sotogrande

With sustainable food sourcing now more important than ever, it can be hard to visit a restaurant without feeling guilty that you are adding to your carbon footprint. Foodisiac prides itself on quality and sustainability, so you can enjoy a top notch dining experience while knowing you are eating food that is ethically sourced. Foodisiac

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