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The Irish government has issued a warning to tourists who are planning a holiday for Easter in Spain. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of Ireland has issued an alert because it’s a very popular destination among the Irish. Pickpockets are often part of foreign gangs that target tourist areas like Barcelona, Madrid and coastal areas. READ MORE ‘TEMPTING’ WALLET …

A WAVE OF luxury developments has swept over the Costa de la Luz holiday resort of Tarifa. The municipality, which is known for its beautiful beaches and strong wind, has seen a boom in real estate, with luxury hotels, residential developments, and holiday apartments popping up. Five major developers have been working with the City Council of Tarifa to meet …

L’ALFAS DEL PI has banned smoking from L’Albir’s beach this summer as part its ongoing campaign for good health. Vicente Arques the mayor of L’Alfas, announced this news on Friday. He said that the measure was part of a council policy to establish itself as a benchmark in international tourism. READ MORE Mayor Arques, Friday This is the latest beach …

There are no weather warnings in effect for Spain tomorrow. No province, city, or town has been warned about adverse weather conditions for Tuesday or Wednesday, the first time this week. Four named storms, Jana Konrad Laurence Martinho, have hit the country in just 12 days. The rainy weather is still affecting Mallorca today. Aemet is the state weather agency. …

Yung Filly (a Briton) is being investigated for alleged rape in Magaluf, last summer. Filly was 29 when she travelled to Mallorca for a concert on the beach. He first met the British woman on stage and later hooked up with her in a nightclub. READ MORE YUNG FILY(Cordon Press) A few weeks later, the victim reported this to the …

Experts have predicted that the wet, windy weather which has been affecting Spain’s skies for several weeks is finally ending. The Meteorologists at El Tiempo, the rains will begin to subside from Monday thanks to an anticyclone that will ‘act as a shield against new Atlantic storms.’ The last storm Martinho will pass through this weekend, with heavy showers predicted …

After suffering three burglaries in the past six month, a BRITISH pub-owner on the Costa del Sol demands better police presence. This week, thieves broke into the Rose and Thistle restaurant in La Duquesa (Manilva) and stole several charity tins. Simon Dearing of Simon Dearing Inc. said the thefts are part of a recent increase in thefts that has caused …

The House of Pontius Pilate is one of Sevilla’s finest monuments. It’s a place full of elegance and grace. A small garden, beautiful bougainvilleas cascading down walls and columns of grace, all create an atmosphere to stimulate the mind and delight the senses. We are approaching Easter and some of us remember Bible stories that we heard in school. One …

The British tend to be cautious, which is what Americans would call “risk-averse.” Spanish cheese might not seem all that appetizing at first. Especially when you find out that it is made with sheep’s dairy. But if you don’t try the cheese of La Mancha (‘queso manchego’), you’re really missing out. It’s available everywhere, and it’s delicious – and cheap …

As Storm Martinho continues its impact, there have been a number of weather alerts issued this weekend for many parts of Spain. Aemet, the state weather agency, has issued a yellow warning for large areas of Jaen and Almeria, as well as Granada, indicating winds up to 70km/h. Warnings will be in effect until 6pm Saturday in Almeria, and include …