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28 August 1565: Spanish conquerors sight land off America

Jennie Rhodes

Augustine in the name of the king of Spain and in honour of the saint whose feast day is celebrated on 28 August. Menéndez de Avilés, who had been appointed pioneer and governor by King Philip II, set sail from Cadiz on 29 June that year. Around one ... thousand men joined the admiral's fleet, which was made up of the king's galleon - the San Pelayo, the Magdalena, San Miguel, San Andrés and Concepción shallops (small boats), the Victoria galley, the Esperanza brigantine, the San Antonio and Nuestra Señora

What to do

Exhibitions, music and events around the province

...on the webpages Oh Salvaje and King Ocio as well as from post offices. https://ohsalvaje.com/conciertos/ Flamenco Verano Flamenco La Cala de Mijas. Every Saturday until end of August from 9pm. Plaza Tenencia de la Alcaldia. Free.

Local

Owner of Marbella's La Cañada mall is named seventh richest in Spain

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...across the country. Forbes describes Olivo as, "the king of Spanish shopping centres". Olivo, who has also recently increased his stake in Malaga-based Unicaja bank to around 5 per cent, has a personal wealth of 2.1 billion euros according to Forbes.

Opinion

A view on trendy tomatoes

ALEKK M. SAANDERS

...extended Malaga tomato 'family', which includes a Yellow King (Rey Amarillo) and a Crimean Black (Negro de Crimea), as well as around another forty sub-varieties. Nevertheless, last week, I decided to find out the truth and clarify the difference between

National

Royal family combine work with annual holiday on Balearics visit

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia began their traditional short holiday in Mallorca last weekend, accompanied by Princess Leonor and the Infanta Sofia. This year however, as well as days relaxing at Palacio Marivent, their official island residence, ... they are paying more visits than usual to different parts of the Balearics to highlight charity work on the islands and the importance of tourism for the local economy. The King has also met with the Prime Minister and leading local politicians

National

PM says it is up to Juan Carlos I to reveal his own whereabouts

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The location of Juan Carlos, King Emeritus and father of Felipe VI, was still unknown on Thursday evening, over ten days since it was first announced he was leaving Spain. PM Pedro Sánchez said that it was a private matter and it was down to the

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14 August 1598: Seville's Casa de la Lonja opens for business

Debbie Bartlett

Many people will have heard of the Archive of the Indies in Seville city, a very famous building, but perhaps not so many are aware that its history dates back to 1598, during the reign of King Felipe II, when it was built as a market where ... proportions, with arches fastened to pillars with half columns. Within 100 years, Seville port had begun to silt up, trade decreased and the building was barely used and falling into disrepair. In 1785, King Carlos III decided that it should be repaired and

What to do

Art, music and cultural events around Malaga

denise bush

...concerts by well-known Spanish musicians including El Kanka, Arco and Annie B will take place during the summer. Places are limited. Tickets on the webpages Oh Salvaje and King Ocio as well as from post offices. https://ohsalvaje.com/conciertos/

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Short and sweet

FERNANDO ALONSO

...cent of the population of Benalmádena. Félix Solesio was a dreamer. He called his dream the San Carlos industrial complex after the King, Carlos III. In Arroyo de la Miel today you can still see the entrance leading to the houses on the estate, with

Sport

A change of priorities for Alhambra Nievas

MARINA RIVAS

...improve the present and future of rugby. After travelling the globe to referee some of the most important championships (King's Cups, World Series, Olympic Games), Alhambra Nievas decided it was time to change her priorities in life. One year later