June 2023

FORMED by volcanoes, Cabo de Gata is one of the most unspoilt paradises on the Almerian costa, if not the entire south coast of Spain. Its amazing landscapes were created by the weathering of magma that erupted from the earth 15-16 million years ago. The visible part of a landmass that lies under the Alboran […]

ALMERIA has more than 100 km of beaches, but the best, wildest, and most unforgettable are along the 65 km of coast inside the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Choosing where to stay can be hard, so check out our article on short breaks to this volcanic paradise. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes

Two Real Betis players have condemned homophobic comments they got for carrying handbags to a wedding.  Strikers Antonio Ruibal and Borja Iglesias attended the wedding of a staff member to which they were invited among other players.  During the event, Ruibal and Iglesias posted a picture of them wearing handbags as part of their outfit

IN 2023, many people, especially the younger generations, are trying to sell a home through social media or online marketing. After a few weeks, they often come to the conclusion that they are not reaching their target group. Furthermore, selling a home is not something you do every week. Most individuals do this no more

A FIFTH of people in Spain say they intentionally purchased counterfeit products in the last twelve months- a percentage that is above the European Union average (13%) and is only surpassed by Bulgaria (24%). 43% of Spanish consumers say they are not sure if a product is genuine or not, and with regard to online

OVER 25 MILLION passengers used Spanish airports in May, a 3.4% increase on the previous ‘record-breaking’ May in 2019, with Alicante-Elche and Valencia airports recording ‘best ever’ figures. State airport operator Aena said the overall total was a 14.4% improvement on the same month last year, and that 102,942 million people have used Aena airports

Playa Blanca, Lanzarote   2 beds   2 baths € 397,000 This lovely presented detached villa is located in a a quiet residential complex in Playa Blanca, called Las Coloradas, one of the most sought after areas in Playa Blanca. This property is distributed all on one flor despite there is a garage on the

TWO teenage students from Palma’s Madre Alberta college have been arrested by the Policia Nacional for hacking into the centre’s computer network to obtain Baccalaureate exam questions. Two boys- both aged 17- are also said to have passed on the questions to their classmates. The first hack happened in March when they teens are said

Summer holidays are looming which means one thing: finally it’s time to open the gates of the municipal swimming pools and let us in. Municipal pool is a term sure to upset a lot of people born outside Spain. Chlorine, tricky lockers, echoes of pale yellow tiles, slippery floors and mild concussion after a collision

MALAGA was drenched last week by Storm Oscar which brought much-needed widespread rain to the province. While the recent rains haven’t had a significant impact on the drought, the horizon does look a little brighter—or rather ‘wetter’—for local farmers, especially grape-growers where the downpours have come as a welcome boost for vineyards in the area.