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Padel in Spain – How the sport became a social glue for the country

Padel in Spain: How a sport became the country’s social glue

IN Spain, it’s no longer unusual for a weekday evening to revolve around a padel match instead of a café table. The sport has quietly changed the way people spend their time in cities and small towns. What was once a niche activity has become a routine — one that blends competition, conversation and community in equal measure. Padel has …

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You were caught doing this in the tunnel of a Spanish city? It could cost you €500 and 6 points

Caught doing this in a Spanish tunnel? It could cost you €500 and 6 points

If you ignore the rules, you could face heavy fines Credit: Leif Igvarson Shutterstock If you overtake in the wrong conditions inside a tunnel in Spain, you could be facing a fine of up to €500 and the loss of up to six points on your licence. Many drivers believe they know the rule, but it’s often ignored or misread …

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Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC

Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC

Divers discovered 34 wrecks underwater in the Bay of Algeciras. Among them were the remains of an ancient vessel from the 5th Century BC. Researchers Felipe Cerezo Andreo, Alicia Arevalo Gonzalez and University of Cadiz scientists Felipe Cerezo Andreo led the Herakles Project. The project was carried out between May 2020 to March 2023 with the aim of expanding knowledge …

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