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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 …

A VIBRATOR shaped sculpture championing ‘female empowerment’ was spotted at Valencia’s fallas festivities. The ‘satisfyer’ sex toy is seen coming out of a UFO with a nearby sign reading ‘CAUTION: abduction area’.  Dubbed the ‘saisfalla’, it was exhibited in Calle de Turia before being burnt in the crema festivities.  While it seemed a funny aside to many, the sculpture was …

Malaga is the undisputed vegan Mecca of Costa del Sol. Our comprehensive guide features dozens and dozens best locations scattered throughout the old town. La Vegana is one of the best restaurants in Andalucia. It reinvents traditional Andalucian food.  If you are jealous of holidaymakers enjoying their espetos on the beach, you’ll love the restaurant’s range of vegan ‘seafood’ including …

THE Valencian government has revealed that the financial damage caused by October’s floods totalled €18 billion. Francisco Jose Gan Pamplos is the person in charge of coordination for reconstruction. He announced Friday this number. In November, President Carlos Mazon named him to be the head of a newly created Economic and Social Recovery Ministry. READ MORE GAN PAMPLOS (GVA Image) …

A 15 YEAR OLD boy took the car of his father and drove up to 120km/h along a road in San Vicente del Raspeig at the Costa Blanca. The incident occurred at approximately 1.30pm, on the 19th of February. San Vicente Policia Local officers were alerted to the video after it was shared on social media. They identified the young …

An INTERNATIONAL STUDY conducted by the UGT-CTAC Spanish trade union sheds light on the added pressure and stress that self-employed people face. Six out of ten non-salaried employees in the country admit to experiencing mood swings frequently. The report involved the creation of 54 focus groups, which included self-employed individuals from various fields such as personal trainers, lawyers, and salespeople. …

BENIDORM’s construction site supervisor allegedly exploited undocumented immigrants by threatening them with a police report if they complained that they were working for free. The Policia Nacional has arrested the man after he violated workers’ rights. The site was not authorised to carry out construction. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL BENIDORM Benidorm’s investigating court has begun to investigate further. Authorities were …

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become one of the few medical centres in Spain to perform Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), the most advanced form of corneal transplantation. This advanced procedure selectively replaces just the damaged endothelial layers of the cornea instead of replacing the entire tissue. This leads to a quicker recovery and better vision outcomes. The main challenge with …