Watchdog blasts car rental giants for being dodgy Credit: Teacher Photo, Shutterstock. Holidaymakers are furious over ‘secret’ charges from car hire giants and Spain’s biggest consumer watchdog has stepped in. Foreign and local tourists are being hit with surprise fees at the rental desk – and Spain’s consumer watchdog is not happy. Discover who’s behind this outrage and learn how …

Raise your glass to the production of drinking-water. Credit Ayuntamiento de Marbella. The Mayor of Marbella, Ángeles Muñoz, joined Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno to inaugurate the newly expanded and upgraded desalination plant in Marbella, a critical step in guaranteeing water supply for the Costa del Sol.  The facility now triples its previous output, increasing from 6 to 20 hectometres …

A rare spell of cooler weather is set to sweep across much of Spain this weekend, offering welcome relief after weeks of stifling heat — just as the UK braces for a blistering heatwave with temperatures hitting 40C. From Thursday to Sunday, a significant drop in temperatures will affect nearly all provinces in Andalucía, with Saturday forecast to be up …