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It’s prime mosquito season in Spain. They affect people differently and there are a variety of ways to combat them. These pests choose their human victims based on factors such as body heat, skin smell, humidity or even the way a person appears. Allergy expert, Isabel Fernandez de Alba, told El PaisPeople who release higher amounts of certain substances tend …

As you stroll past the pots of flesh in Puerto Banus, your heart will naturally sink. When confronted with a crowd of holidaymakers in pasties, a group entitled Saudi teenagers or a mob of rubberneckers, the hackles immediately rise. It’s not surprising that most expats flock to the north of Spain during this time. You might find it difficult to …

It is one of Costa de la Luz’s most popular and famous beaches The kilometres-long white sandy beaches are a magnet for families who bring their children to enjoy a day at the beach. But it would seem that there is nothing new in this – proof has been discovered that Neanderthal man did just the same thing 150,000 years …

A study found that walking at a fast pace for 15 minutes a day could reduce your risk of dying early by as much as 20%. While the health benefits of long periods of slow walking are well known – classed as ‘moving around, walking at work, walking the dog or engaging in light exercise’ – fast walking for as …

The proposal to remove all honors and recognitions for Francisco Franco and associates was approved by the Palencia Provincial Council. All except Vox MP Ricardo Carancio accepted to comply with the Historical Memory Law which recognizes the rights for the victims of Spanish Civil War. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. caudillo Since 1945, he has been …

Tarifa council has approved a large housing and hotel development right next its most famous beach, despite 157 objections. Despite months of opposition, campaigners were left stunned this week as councillors approved plans for the  massive development in Los Lances Norte, a quiet, protected area just outside the town.  The project includes 730 homes and 1,360 hotel beds, covering a …

Adam Husicka Construction on Barcelona’s iconic Basilica continues. Its height has now reached 155.58 meters, narrowly edging the previous tallest building in the city, the Torre Mapfre, and Hotel Arts which both stand at 154 metres.  Since the 1992 Olympic boom, these twin skyscrapers have dominated the skyline. Designed by Antoni Gaudí and under construction since 1882, the Sagrada Familia …

While the wind is howling outside and it’s well over 35° in the sun, i’m sitting under a deep shade and wondering which amazing culinary creation I will serve next. La Traina is one of Andalucia’s most secretive restaurants. You won’t find it accidentally. It is tucked away in a pothole-ridden lane between Vejer de la Frontera, and Zahara de …

SPAIN’s Ministry of Health led a mission of humanitarian assistance to transport children with heart conditions out of the conflict zone and into hospitals in the Basque Country. Asturias. Navarre. Thirteen Palestinians children arrived in Spain Thursday night aboard a Spanish Air Force aircraft, which had flown from the warzone via Jordan. The children were treated by doctors in Amman …

A BENIDORM employee who worked in a bar was jailed for 5 years for the attempted murder a British tourist in October 2022. Alicante Provincial Court also ordered that the unnamed employee pay €42,500 in compensation to Samuel McNicholl from Paisley in Scotland. Samuel, a 20-year-old man at the time, was stabbed in the neck multiple times while he was …