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Local espeteros grill sardines. Credit: Mijas Town Hall Are you looking for a traditional and fun way to celebrate May 1st? La Cala de Mijas is the place to be for this much-loved tradition. SardinadaThe event will see more than 600 kg of sardines cooked and given away for free. The event begins at noon in Plaza del Torreon and …

As millions of people in Spain and Portugal struggled to cope with the blackout that occurred on April 28th, a surprising result of our modern dependency on digital technology became clear: we were unable to afford even the most basic needs. With no power for hours — and in some areas, over a day — card machines, ATMs, and even …

Costa del Sol returns to normal after being plunged into darkness for several hours. But how long can it stay that way? Spain’s entire population lost power on April 28, without explanation. Portugal, Italy and Germany also lost power and were unable to go about their normal daily routines. Many places were out of cash and card payment, so supermarkets …