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This is the hotel that was chosen as part of the prize package for this year’s Oscar nominated nominees.  Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, the capital of luxury and cosmopolitanism in Spain is one of the Oscar nominees for this year.  The Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel, located on Gran Via de las Cortes Catalanas in Barcelona, is a five-star …

Eurostat data from the year 2023 shows that Spain has the highest life-expectancy rate in the EU. The average lifespan in Comunidad de Madrid is 86.1 years. This beats out regions like Italy and Finland. Comunidad Foral de Navarra is also ranked among the top 10 regions in Spain for longevity, at 85.0. The average age of the EU is …

Malaga Province now has enough water for nearly three years’ consumption following two weeks of continuous rain. The Marbella Desalination Plant, Marbella’s wells and Murcia’s reservoirs have all contributed to the improvement of the water situation in the region. This was just a few months after the authorities considered shipping water out of the region due to the severe drought. …

The road from Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed to all traffic for six months. The storm Jana caused severe damage to the critical artery that connects the Balcon de Ronda to the coast. Andalucian officials hope to reopen a lane in four and a quarter months weather permitting. The reconstruction project will include building a new €3.5 million …

A new pipeline, which will provide vital relief to the normally drought-stricken region of the Costa del Sol, has been opened to connect Campo de Gibraltar water supply with that of the Costa del Sol. The 17-kilometre pipeline, built by Junta president Juanma Moreno, connects San Enrique de Guadiaro, a reservoir located in San Roque, with Acosol’s western distribution branch, …

A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall.  The Triple A Animal Shelter in Marbella, which is only a little over a year-old, has been flooded by heavy rains this week. Following complaints from volunteers and staff, Marbella mayor Angeles Muñoz has assured the centre is ‘under …

Residents of a small town in the province of Alicante were shocked when they discovered an international drug gang operating out an isolated finca. The Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Policia Nacional, dismantled a crew of about 200 people from Millena. Four people, two Albanians, and two Dutch have been arrested. A large indoor marijuana plantation has also been …

To truly learn Spanish it is best to go beyond the grammar. You should actually experience the language. Imagine waking up one morning in a picturesque village. Jarandilla de la VeraNestled in the mountains of Extremadura (Spain), you will find this resort. Enjoy the fresh air by taking part in Spanish conversational lessons tailored According to your ability level. Participate …

An oncologist says there is no evidence that the latest craze of consuming oil in the morning, without food, has any health benefits. Influencers, celebrities and influencers such as the Kardashians or Gwyneth paltrow have been taking a tablespoon of oil each day. The trend has spread through social media. Olive oil has many health benefits, including reducing cancer risk, …

ONE of Spain’s most luxurious hotels that has welcomed guests like the Obamas and Jennifer Lopez is up for sale with a €150 million price tag. Ricardo Arrantz, a businessman, is the current owner of Anantara Villa Paderna Palace Benahavis. He has hired the JLL international consultancy to sell it and is apparently confident of getting the €150 million asking …