Tag Archives: Andalucia

Jaen: hidden jewel in Andalucia, tapas and liquid golden

Tapas and liquid gold: Andalucia’s hidden gem of Jaen

Visit this tiny Andalucian city with four Michelin starred restaurants, free bar snacks, and a sea full of olives. Welcome to Jaen. One of the best-kept southern Spanish secrets. While Granada, Cordoba and other nearby cities draw in crowds, this small city is a great option for those who want to experience a less polished and more authentic Andalucia. Santa …

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Speeding control measures in Spain are underway

Warning for drivers in Spain as speeding controls underway

SPAIN’S traffic police are ramping up speed checks this week in a crackdown running across the entire country — and beyond. The DGT (Dirección General de TráficoThe week-long campaign began on Sunday, April 13. Controls will continue until April 19, both on intercity and urban roads. Special attention will be paid to high-risk sections and accident blackspots. Local police from …

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Sevilla’s famous April Feria is set to kick off with ‘early summer’ heat and highs of 34C

Sevilla’s famous April Feria is set to kick off with ‘early summer’ heat and highs of 34C

The arrival of the high pressure ridge will send temperatures soaring. Next Monday, the traditional party will begin. Festivalgoers should pack lots of sunscreen as the temperature is expected to reach a scorching 34C. READ MORE: Andalucia and Costa Blanca set for 30C as ‘abnormally warm’ air mass hits Spain – but it may not spell the end of the …

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A man arrested in Andalucia for a bogus bomb threat at a car park that threatened to shut Semana Santa down

Man arrested in Andalucia over bogus car park bomb threat that threatened to shut down Semana Santa celebrations

Within 24 hours, the Policia Nacional officers were able to complete their work. The police have arrested a suspect suspected of issuing a false threat of a bomb in the heart of Jerez.  On Holy Thursday he was located in Sanlucar de Barrameda, ending an incident which had put the city of Sanlucar de Barrameda at a standstill during one …

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Semana Santa will be a success in Andalucia with temperatures reaching 26C.

Relief for hotly-anticipated Semana Santa celebrations: Rain to stay away for much of Spain with temperatures climbing to toasty 26C in Andalucia

SEMANA Santa will have a dry, sunny start to the week in Andalucia. According to Aemet, the state weather agency, rain is unlikely due to a persistent Atlantic anticyclone. The temperatures in most parts of the area are likely to be comfortable between 22C and 24C, with Sevilla possibly seeing the mercury reach 26C for the first half week. Malaga …

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At police checkpoints, Estepona and Marbella arrests of criminals wanted in Turkey and Ukraine for murder are made

Two foreign fugitives were arrested at routine checkpoints by the Policia Nacional of Estepona and Marbella. International Arrest Warrants were issued for both the Turkish and Ukrainian men. Both men were wanted in connection with violent assaults that involved guns. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL OOFFICERS One incident resulted fatally, while the other victim suffered serious injuries. The first arrest was …

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Malaga Airport swells in February, as suspension of high-speed rail forces passenger numbers to new records

Malaga Airport surges in February as high-speed train suspension pushed passenger numbers to new record high

MALAGA Airport recorded record passenger numbers in the last month due to the continued suspension of high-speed trains, which forces travellers to seek alternative routes to reach the Costa del Sol. An unprecedented total of 1.6 million passengers passed through the airport during February – 3.5 per cent more than during the same period in 2025. Nearly 300,000 of these …

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‘Tsunami of evictions’ looms in Spain as protections for tenants who can’t pay rent are scrapped over squatter fears

‘Tsunami of evictions’ looms in Spain as protections for tenants who can’t pay rent are scrapped over squatter fears

SPAIN could be facing a wave thousands of evictions after the parliament rejected a new extension of housing protections introduced during pandemic. The purpose of the moratorium was to protect families who were vulnerable from being evicted from their homes if they could not pay their rent or mortgage during Covid. The measure allowed the judge to temporarily pause eviction …

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Spain’s rental bargains revealed: the ten cheapest places to live

Spain’s rental bargain hotspots revealed: these are the ten cheapest cities to live in

Renting in Spain is affordable if you look beyond the tourist areas and major cities. Property Platform Idealist Renters can find the top ten affordable cities in Spain. This shows that even outside major cities, Spanish real estate is still a great value.  The cheapest cities for living are in Andalucia and Galicia. Zamora Zamora, in Castilla y Leon, is …

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