THE LOCAL police in Murcia have opened an internal investigation after an inspector forced a Gay Pride show to be stopped because singer Rocio Saiz had removed her shirt and was singing topless. The 31-year-old musician has for 10 years now sung the song Como yo te amo bare-breasted, something that the inspector in question […]
A YOUNG woman was arrested for faking her own kidnapping to demand a €2,139 ransom from her mother in Ciudad Lineal (Madrid). The 24-year-old allegedly came up with the plan with her boyfriend and two friends as they were having money problems. One of the friends started sending disturbing messages to the girl’s mother, who
The Costa de la Luz of Cadiz, is Andalucia’s most unspoilt, if sometimes rather breezy, coastline THE journey from Zahara de los Atunes to Barbate is one of the most scenic in Andalucia… and a tardis between two worlds. Zahara is the quintessential home of affluence; a golden magnet for upmarket restaurants and a flotilla
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THE COMPULSORY wearing of face masks could be abolished this week in Spain’s health centres, dentists, pharmacies and hospitals. Masks will still have to worn in hospital areas with critically-ill and vulnerable patients as well as being recommended in cases of respiratory infection. The Interterritorial Health Council representing health ministries across all of Spain’s 17
The Costa de la Luz extends from Tarifa at the southernmost part of Andalucia, along the coast of Cadiz and Huelva to the border with Portugal. The Cadiz section ends at the Guadalquivir river, and going further entails making a detour via the outskirts of Sevilla, or crossing on a tiny ferry at Coria del Rio.
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SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has admitted to a controversial new rape law being ‘the biggest mistake’ of his government. In a Sunday interview with La Sexta, Sanchez said: “It has been a feminist government which has passed over 200 laws, but a technical mistake was made in the ‘yes is yes law’, which led
The town of Tarifa, at the southeastern end of the Costa de la Luz, is the real Spain, with a history reaching back to the Phoenicians, writes Isabel Max It’s clearly a place worth fighting for: The town, which has changed hands between Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, and Christians, straddles the Med and Atlantic and offers
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TARIFA is famous for its wind, which draws in many visitors looking to participate in the kite surfing scene. But its beaches are more than a place to practise tricks in the water: the ankle-deep white sand and, thankfully even, some sheltered spots, ensure there’s something for everyone along the 35-km coastline. Of course, it’s
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SPAIN is known for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, delicious culinary scene and idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters, but it is also home to a world of natural wonder that is simply unparalleled, including incredible natural pools. Lying off the beaten path, these pools beckon water-lovers to plunge into their translucent depths on hot summer
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La Cala de Mijas, Málaga 2 beds 2 baths € 285,000 BEST PRICED OPPORTUNITY- An exceptional property located in the sought after Prados del Golf complex next to La Noria Golf course and an easy 10 minute flat walk into La Cala de Mijas and the beach. Facing south with all day sunshine
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