Lifestyle

Travel

Spain's Health Ministry issues recommendations for those planning to travel to certain countries

Health authorities advise visiting a travel clinic at least four to eight weeks before the departure date

History

The Andalusian who ‘conquered’ Argentina

In the 16th century, Spain did not conquer a unified Argentina (which did not yet exist at the time), but Pedro de Mendoza, a native of Andalucia, founded Buenos Aires — and this happened 490 years ago

Health

Regular sleep loss can lead to weight gain and health risks, study finds

The study combined data from two clinical trials involving 95 adults aged 20 and older

Travel

The man from Malaga who turns deserted islands into tourist destinations

Álvaro Cerezo has spent the last 16 years running a company whose clients pay for extreme experiences in remote locations to test their mental and physical strength

Extra El Boliche

El Boliche: quality international cuisine in a relaxed beachfront setting

Open from breakfast until midnight, this beach restaurant in Rincón de la Victoria offers a standout Milanese-style steak, premium Simmental beef and homemade pastela

History: Spanish Civil War

Looking back at the 1936 uprising

During the brutal three-year conflict, violence and destruction was committed by both the Republican and Nationalist sides, but the nature, timing and scale of the atrocities varied across regions

Gardening in southern Spain

Chilean glory vine

Eccremocarpus scaber 'Tresco' is a fast-growing climbing perennial belonging to the Bignoniaceae family

Andalusian influencers around the world

María Zambrano: A philosopher in exile

She was born in Vélez-Málaga but lived in other European countries and the Americas during the Civil War and Franco years

In The Frame

An instinctive need to help others

Steve Marshall. After 12 years supporting English-speaking senior citizens through two branches of Age Concern, this selfless Brit has stepped down from his long-standing charitable work on the coast

Survey finds fewer Spaniards rate their health as 'good' in 2026

Over the course of a year, the proportion of the population unable to afford to buy any medicines has also risen by 1.5 percentage points

Health

Malaga cardiologist stresses the importance of waist measurements in assessing heart attack risks

Dr Gaitán says that a person's waist circumference says much more about their health than their weight does

Cinema

Malaga-born king of horror makes international feature film debut

Director Tony Morales sows fear with a story about the Tooth Fairy, based on his most successful short film, which won 60 awards at festivals around the world

Health

Malaga traumatology experts advocate sitting up after surgery to facilitate recovery and prevent complications

Hospital Regional has launched the ¡VAMOS! project to promote early ambulation of surgery patients and prevent pneumonia or thrombosis

Extra CasaBlu

Zafir opens on the Costa del Sol

A fine dining restaurant born from the soul of Andalusia, on the heights of Mijas