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Blessed with sweeping landscapes and history spanning millennia, the Camino Mozárabe offers a more solitary and soulful alternative to the busier routes. This walk reveals an entirely different Spain, one that is shaped by Roman streets, Moorish towns, and the timeless rhythms of rural life. The Mozárabe walk The name “Mozárabe” refers to the Christians who lived under Muslim rule …

After a Madrid Court threw out AIRBNB’s appeal, 65,000 listings for unlicensed holiday flats in Spain could be removed. In recent months, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has sent three orders demanding that online advertisements be removed because accommodation violates tourist housing regulations. The Madrid High Court has backed the Ministry over its first submission, which results in a ban …

In the hills of Axarquia in Malaga, Spain lies one of the most underrated yet rewarding road trips. It’s called the Ruta de la Pasa or Raisin Route.  This 62-kilometre loop winds through a string of whitewashed Moorish villages – Moclinejo, Almachar, El Borge, Cutar, Comares, and Totalan – each steeped in centuries-old wine making traditions and Andalucian charm.  Recent …

THE small coastal town of Chipiona in the province of Cadiz has been crowned the ‘happiest town in Spain’ for 2025, according to a new national survey carried out by YouGov for sugar producer Azucarera. Surpassing dozens of other charming towns across the country, Chipiona took the top spot thanks to its ‘people, climate and philosophy of life,’ the report …

Carlos Mazon, president of VALENCIA, held talks with New York officials on Thursday in order to reestablish a direct flight to the United States which was discontinued in 2012. Mazon spoke with Scott Jordan, the sales manager of Delta Air, and emphasized that the government’s goal was to restore flights. Delta offered four weekly flights to Valencia Airport from 2009, …

AS many Europeans shiver through another wet and windy spring, more and more tourists are trading drizzle for dazzling sun – and the Spanish city of Valencia is topping the travel wish list. Annie Bennett is a British travel specialist who has praised Valencia’s capital for its authentic Mediterranean charm, affordable prices and vibrant culinary scene. Bennett, a travel specialist …

According to a new report, SEVILLA is one of the top 100 cities in the world to visit. Its mix of history, culture and fine restaurants has made it a top destination. Forbes magazine. Forbes has used an article by Euromonitor International To produce the ratings. The magazine stated that “55 different metrics were analysed, covering six fundamental areas, including …

The SEVILLA authorities approved the development Lagoon City, a groundbreaking project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches will be built in Bormujos, only seven kilometres from Sevilla city. Around the lagoon will be a luxury 200-room hotel, three towers of aparthotels, a conference center, restaurants from around the world, a rooftop bar and …

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:07 Pedro Sánchez has stated that he will “reaffirm Spain’s support for Ukrainian democracy and President Zelenskyy” during his upcoming visit to Kyiv on 24 February. The third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine coincides with his fourth visit. President Sánchez’s gesture of support aims to legitimise the Ukrainian government and the eastern country’s territorial …

Jennie Rhodes Costa del Sol Friday, 7 February 20, 15:57 Next week, the Arts Societies Costa del Sol & Nerja will take turns hosting author Chris Aslan Alexander of Unravelling the Silk Road. Chris Aslan was born in Turkey and spent most of his childhood in Beirut and Turkey. After studying journalism and media at Leicester University, Chris moved to …