AN Orihuela Costa residents group wants a motorhome park to be set up in the area after an increasing number of homeowners are using the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre car park. The Neighbourhood Association of Cabo Roig and Lomas(AVCRL) says there are days when over 20 motorhomes are parked up at the Boulevard which has […]
JUST a short drive from Spain, these picturesque towns on France’s southern coast are a must-visit. Although many Spaniards choose Portugal for their weekend getaways, France is also full of many charming escapes. From the north of Spain, some of France’s most delightful towns lie just a two-hour drive from the Spanish border. The Cote
A CHRISTMAS lottery in Andalucia has been thrown into disrepute after eagle-eyed onlookers suspected a local councillor of rigging its outcome. Jose Luis Madueño, a Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) councillor for business in the town of Ubeda, has been accused of fiddling a festive raffle which had two prizes of €550 each to spend in
BENIDORM’S Street Cleaning department has started the onerous task of removing discarded chewing gum that has firmly stuck on city pavements. The work is being done at the quietest time of the year to minimise inconvenience to people. Benidorm’s cleaning councillor, Luis Navarro, said: “Getting rid of the gum is not easy and we’ve brought
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IT was back in 2008 that British surgeon David Deardon first aspired to open a private hospital in Gibraltar. Now, 15 years later, his hard work and planning has finally seen the opening of the GibMed International Hospital in the heart of the enclave. “It has been a long journey full of fun, trauma and
SPANIARDS are flocking to this charming Portuguese city to find a tranquil alternative to Porto and Lisbon, the country’s tourist hotspots. Portugal has always been popular with the Spanish thanks to the short distance between the neighbouring countries. Among Spaniard’s favourite destinations are the capital Lisbon and Porto, a northern city famous for its wine.
LONG land frontier delays of two-wheeled vehicles that caused commuter anger this week were caused by Spanish border guards, the Government of Gibraltar said. Spanish newspaper Europa Sur had reported the Borders and Coastguard Agency were to blame for the early morning tailbacks. But Rock’s government’s instead said that it was the Spanish authorities that
WOMEN’S World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso, 33, has opened up about growing up gay in Spain. Hermoso opened up about her sexuality on a popular Spanish travel programme. Photo: Cuatro/Planeta Calleja The footballer became a household name after speaking out about consent following the infamous ‘kiss-gate’ scandal. Now, the star is opening up about her
SPANISH tennis legend Rafa Nadal has come under fire after he announced he will be the new ambassador for the sport for Saudi Arabia. On Monday, the 37-year-old broke the news that he would be working for the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF), with the aim of ‘growing the sport around the world’. “Growth and progress
TOURISM was one of Spain’s main economic growth areas last year, accounting for nearly €187 billion and a record 12.8% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The figures have been compiled by Exceltur- a national association that brings together some 30 big tourist-related companies. Growth in 2023 was 13.1% and was spread out over all
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