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As the Michelin Guide for 2026 is presented at Malaga’s Sohrlin Theatre, the culinary spotlight of SPAIN will shine on this theatre. The night of November 25, promises glamour, tension, and celebration. Careers can be made or broken by a listing or, even better, a star or stars in the most influential restaurant guide. This is more than a ceremony …

According to the plans announced by the government this week, it will take just two hours to travel by train between Spain’s two largest cities. Transport Minister Oscar Puente announced on Monday that the government would push ahead with plans to raise top speeds of AVE high-speed trains to 350km/h. At the moment, trips between Spain and Catalonia take between …

RONDA does not appear, it confronts the viewer. This captivating city rises like a pearl from the Andalucian landscape as the road curves. You know you are arriving somewhere special and this is confirmed when you begin to understand its geography: a hilltown named by the Romans as Arunda, meaning literally ‘surrounded by mountains’. The city of Ronda is surrounded …

It might seem counterintuitive, but the secret to Ronda is to explore the industrial estate. Kutral is the spiritual home to Argentinian Martin Abramzon. He trained in the Basque Country at the three Michelin star Martin Berasategui before falling in Love and making Ronda home. This is a hip, trendy spot that you will need to reserve. It’s where the …

More than 600 residents carry the surname “Japón”. Photo credit: Shootdiem/Shutterstock Nestled on the banks of Guadalquivir just across Sevilla lies Coria del Río, a town that seems like any other in Andalucía, sunlit plazas, whitewashed houses, and the gentle flow of the river shaping everyday life. Coria’s charm is familiar, but it hides a unique story that makes it …

JD WETHERSPOON announced that its first pub in mainland Europe would be located at Alicante Elche Airport. The outlet is named Castell de Santa Barbera, after the landmark city of Alicante. The Costa Blanca airport is set to have a new arrival at the end of the month. This will be in the departure area. READ MORE WETHERSPOON BOss, Sir …

Image may exaggerate what really happened. Photo credit: Molly Grace’s wild imagination Cádiz staged Spain’s largest-ever tsunami drill on November 20, sending a mass emergency alert to thousands of mobile phones along Spain’s Atlantic ‘Costa de la Luz’. As part of Respuesta 25, the regional government simulated a 7.6-magnitude earthquake similar to the 1755 Lisbon event. More than 20,000 people …

LIFE for expats or potential expats could soon be a whole lot less stressful Spain after the government announced it is rolling out a major – and very welcome – reform of its residency and immigration system. The changes, which are now in phased implementation and will be implemented fully in 2026, directly affects anyone who wants to work or …

The auto-leasing industry has experienced a radical transformation in recent years. Private drivers and companies are looking for more than just a car. They want a mobility solution, which will allow them to travel without any hassles, at predictable prices, and with a completely online experience. This is the landscape. Leasys The company has grown to be a major player …

The figures represent a major boost for a country that has been contending with prolonged drought. Photo credit: Juan Enrique del Barrio/Shutterstock Spain’s water reserves have experienced their most significant recovery in months after the passage of Storm Claudia, which brought widespread rainfall across virtually the entire country last week. According to the latest weekly update from the Ministry for …