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Semana Santa crowds gather as the weather is uncertain across Spain Credit : Goodwin Mallorca, Shutterstock It’s April 1 and Spain has just stepped into spring – but if you’re expecting warm, settled Easter weather, you may want to rethink your plans. Jorge Rey’s forecast, which is known for accurately predicting the Filomena Snowstorm, indicates a cooler and wetter April …

Andalucía temperatures to soar in ultimate stretch of Holy Week Almudena Nogués Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 15:06 Share The climate retains bringing pleasure to Andalusian spiritual brotherhoods and people having fun with their holidays within the area. The forecast for the second half of Holy Week signifies principally clear or sunny skies throughout the area, “apart from some intervals with …

THE Picos de Europa is ranked as the most beautiful location in the world by a leading British magazine Time Out.  The northern Spanish mountain range is the most spectacular destination and landscape on earth.  According to Time Out, Picos de Europa is ‘one of the most compact mountain ranges in the world’, ranking above iconic locations such as Komodo …

The Costa del Sol continues to be vulnerable due to the strong winds. Palm trees have fallen in several prominent locations in recent days. During the unsettling weather, incidents highlight risks for pedestrians and drivers. Dramatic close call at Marbella promenade Yesterday, witnesses described an incident that almost happened on the Paseo of old Marbella. James described the event: “We …

By Maeve Gordon and Karrissa Key A simple overnight stay in Spain in 1970 turned into a year of living in a white classic village. The situation changed dramatically when 80-year old Australian architect Robert Marshall chose to retire here after 50 years. Indeed, his move to idyllic Jimena de la Frontera, in Andalucia has turned into a ‘three-year nightmare’ …

On Spanish roads, it is almost impossible to see the Velolaser Speed Checks Credit : No-Mad, Shutterstock There’s a new kind of speed trap on Spanish roads – and it’s catching drivers before they even realise they’ve done anything wrong. The speed traps are small, portable, and nearly impossible to see. Velolaser radar The Spanish traffic authority is using one …

Guardia Civil and Riot Police evicted hundreds on the Costa del Sol on Tuesday. More than 300 people have been evicted from a complex in Manilva on Calle Sarmiento, including more than half (180) of the homeless. After the protesters marched into the town hall, the local mayor refused to appear to address them. The nearby sports hall is currently …

Andalucia’s streets will be awash with colour from Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Easter Sunday, April 5. According to ancient tradition, Semana Santa Every day must be marked with processions. Every Spaniard, however, dreads bad conditions. It is not possible to expose the precious statues of saints to rain. The processions are cancelled if clouds appear. Months of preparation …

MOTORISTS throughout Spain have been handed a much-needed lifeline after the Spanish authorities slashed the speed of VAT on gasoline. Based on knowledge from the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the typical worth of petrol at pumps throughout Spain has fallen from €1.796 per litre to €1.607 – a drop of greater than 10%. The price of diesel has additionally plummeted …

TOURIST bookings to ‘safe’ Spain are surging this Easter as the Iran war continues to fuel global uncertainty, experts say. According to Destinia’s online platform, Semana Santa bookings across the peninsula are up by 50% from last year. International bookings account for 29%. Analysts say that these figures indicate a growing trust in Spain as a haven of safety, amid …