Special dispatch from flood-ravaged Granada: ‘Alternative’ expat community cut off, cars washed away and dam nears its limit
Jo Chipchase, a mountain-dweller based in the Granada region, reports on the worst flooding in over a decade
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Valentine’s Day in Andalucia: The most romantic towns, according to travel experts
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, few gifts beat a romantic getaway.
Three earthquakes hit Malaga province in freak ‘hyrdoseismic event’
The town's mayor, Pedro Godino, explained that these tremors could be associated with underground water…
WATCH: Three people rescued from BMW in Marbella after ignoring flood warnings and driving through police barriers
The vehicle breached security seals and barriers installed by the Marbella Local Police and Marbella…
WATCH: Elderly man visibly emotional as he thanks Guardia Civil for rescuing him from Malaga home amid ‘brutal’ floods
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OPINION: Right, Spain, now give extra staying rights for Brit homeowners screwed by Brexit
There are thousands of Britons who bought homes in Spain years, sometimes decades, before Brexit.
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Revealed: The best and worst shoes for your feet, according to Spanish podiatrist
He repeatedly warns that footwear directly affects not only the feet, but also the ankles,…
WATCH: The best and worst fruits to eat at night, according to Spanish cardiologist
Aurelio Rojas says three fruits stand out as being the best to eat before going…
Baby formula pulled from shelves in Spain after deaths in France
The warning comes amid a wider international recall of infant formula from multiple brands
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WATCH: Brits diverted from Malaga Airport amid fierce winds – after jet forced to abandon landing
One British Airways flight from London was forced to land in Almeria instead
Brits warned of ‘expat tax’ in Malaga after couple ‘charged €1 extra for glass of wine’
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Love mushrooms and truffle? This unique conservation park in Cordoba is a must-visit
Tucked between Zagrilla Alta and Zagrilla Baja, in the municipality of Priego de Cordoba, lies…
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WATCH: How to interpret ‘chances of rain’ percentages on weather apps (and where’s better to check instead)
'I’m always surprised by how many people get these percentages wrong,'
Dialling a disaster: Spain’s nightmare telecoms and how to fight back, writes JO CHIPCHASE
From ‘phantom’ services to billing errors, AI bots, and debt collecting agencies, the problems can…
Spain to ban social media for children under 16: All we know about new law designed ‘to protect young people’
As part of the plan, digital platforms operating in Spain will be required to enforce…
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Tourist flat numbers plummet in Spain amid crackdown – but Andalucia bucks the trend
Property experts are doubtful about what impact it will have
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Dozens of luxury flats coming to La Cala de Mijas – this is how much they’ll cost you
The homes will feature one to three bedrooms, generous terraces and open views of the…
