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FOR years Madrid’s legendary Sobrino de Botin has proudly held the Guinness World Record for being the planet’s oldest restaurant –  but now it is being challenged. Founded in 1725, this culinary icon – a favourite of literary giants like Ernest Hemingway – celebrated 300 years of serving up classic Spanish fare earlier this year. The wood-fired oven and its …

Bookings for berths in Andalusian ports are almost completely full.  According to the association Marinas de Andalucía, predictions are for 100 per cent at some harbours, according to a survey of its members managing over 9,000 berths. The association Marinas de Andalucia predicts that up to 40 boats per day will arrive in some ports, while the average is 8-9. …

The Costa del Sol’s marinas are preparing for the busiest summer ever, following a booking boom that has seen some ports sold out. For the summer of 2019, top marinas in the region report occupancy rates between 85% and 100 percent. British owners continue to dominate bookings, alongside their French counterparts. Manuel Raigón, president of Marinas de Andalucía – which …