All aboard the Costa Tropical tourist train
The first departure of Almuñécar’s ‘Trópico Express’ will be at 6.45pm on Saturday 1 July and it will run until midnight every evening until September
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Dos Hermanas: A legend of two sisters and a saint
Dos Hermanas in Seville is said to have received its name from Elvira and Estefanía Nazareno, after they found an image of Santa Ana in a cave
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Travel warnings
As the huge summer holiday exodus of road traffic gets under way, these will be the most congested areas and times of the day in Malaga province this weekend
With more than one million long-distance journeys forecast in Andalucía - more than 200,000 in Malaga alone - this weekend authorities are warning motorists to be exercise extra caution and be attentive to the DGT Operation Salida guidelines
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Tourism
These are the 10 coolest towns and villages in Andalucía to visit this summer
During the peak months for heat, the tourism offering in region is much more than just high temperatures. Find out which locations offer you beauty, entertainment and an escape from the heat in equal measure
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Five Andalusian provinces on alert for extreme heat this Wednesday
The Aemet weather warnings for temperatures up to 42C will be activated from 1pm to 8.59pm
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Europe's largest vertical mural to adorn sustainable luxury housing development on Costa Tropical
Le Grand Large is being painted onto the Rivages de Almuñécar and the project will feature some 1,200 m2 of solar panels generating 100% of its needs
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Archaeological treasures 'worthy of the great museums' found hidden in a storeroom in Cordoba
Spain's Guardia Civil police force has recovered 119 'extraordinarily valuable' items looted from Spanish archaeological sites
Melchor Sáiz-Pardo | -
Weather
Heatwave in Andalucía claims first official fatality of summer
A 47-year-old man from Aznalcóllar has died from heatstroke as the region experiences a period of extremely high temperatures
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Take a break
These are the top ten rivers in Andalucía that are perfect to visit and bathe in this summer
In addition to a wonderful selection of beaches, the region also has some charming spots hidden amongst nature where you can take a refreshing dip and cool off
Daniela Londoño |
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Weather forecast
The sweltering heat continues in Andalucía with amber warnings for maximums of 42C today
Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, has activated alerts for high temperatures this Tuesday in six of the eight provinces of the region between 1pm and 9pm
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Red alerts for temperatures of up to 44C in Andalucía: these are the areas affected
Almeria province is the only one in the region not affected by an Aemet alert for the scorching heat this Monday, 26 June
Isabel Méndez | -
Costa Tropical
Part of Motril beach in Granada province closed to protect plover nests
The town council urges caution to users of Playa de Poniente after other eggs were destroyed in May
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Andalucía anticipates a historic summer in terms of revenue, tourists and overnight stays
High season on the Costa del Sol and in Cadiz to generate 8.5 billion euros, 11.5 million travellers and 20.7 million overnight stays, according to regional minister
Pilar Martínez |
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Seized ship carrying 16,000 cows leaves San Roque after drug search
The Mawashi Express, which was transporting cattle from Colombia to Egypt, was seized following a tip-off from the US Drug Enforcement Agency
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Public prosecution has no objection to former Andalusian president avoiding prison due to illness
A Seville court will have to decide whether José Antonio Griñán should be sent to prison to serve his sentence for fraud and embezzlement
Héctor Barbotta |