Tourism
Cadiz tops list of 'hidden gem' European cruise calls for British guests
A stopover in the port city is revealed as the greatest discovery in a survey carried out by specialist website cruise.co.uk
La Voz
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Ikea announces date for opening of new Granada store
The establishment in Nevada Shopping has required an investment of 11.3 million euros and will employ 80 people
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Granada woman swindled out of 170,000 euros by crooks posing as Brad Pitt
The victim was tricked into believing that the famous actor was going visit her in Andalucía before marrying her
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Record number of National Police and Guardia Civil officers on the books in Andalucía
Almost 12,000 officers will be deployed this summer to work in the main tourist hotspots of the region - to guarantee safety and minimise the risks associated with the increase in holidaymakers
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Watch as police rescue more than 30 dogs found living in an apartment in Granada
According to police, the tenant of the flat suffered from an animal-hoarding condition known as Noah syndrome, and had not been walking the dogs in the street
Diego Callejón |
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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
Daniela Londoño |
Extra Helicópteros Sanitarios
Complex heart rhythm disorders treated by internationally recognised specialists
SUR in English
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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
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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
Europa Press |
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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
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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
Rossel Aparicio |