Health
Making the most out of walking
One hundred steps per minute, breathe in through the nose and speed it up sometimes to make this a more effective exercise
Marta Fernández Vallejo
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Inland tourism
A chance to visit the Malaga waterfalls that sparkle after the first spring rains
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the province await in Tolox, El Burgo, Yunquera and the hamlet of Jorox (Alozaina)
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History
Ronda has organised activities to mark the 400th anniversary of his death, but who was Vicente Espinel?
This year the town hall, with the collaboration of other institutions, such as the Diputación, Malaga's provincial authority; the regional government; the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda (RMR); the University of Malaga (UMA); and the municipality's educational institutions; will commemorate the anniversary of his death in 1624
Vanessa Melgar | -
Au revoir camembert?
The destiny of these cherished cheeses rests not solely in the hands of artisans and epicureans, but in the collective consciousness of a society on the cusp of change
AJ Linn | -
Food critic
Pícara (Marbella): a cuisine respectful of tradition
Incredible flavours that only make sense when you put them in your mouth
Enrique Bellver |
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In the frame
The German who swapped tourists in Marbella for lions in Africa
In his youth Thomas Dressler worked as a tourist guide on the Costa del Sol but a trip to Kenya led him to make a living from photography
David Lerma | -
In the frame
Breathing creative life into an old kiosk in the Axarquía
Mollie Kash was a welder and sculptor in Buffalo, NY, before moving to Cútar with her husband where they create and sell their artwork
Jennie Rhodes | -
Health
A spice to replace omeprazole
Trials have shown that turmeric is a safe and effective alternative to drugs used to combat stomach ailments
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
Community spirit
Successful fundraiser for Mijas animal shelter
More than 80 animal lovers attended the spring fundraiser for the ACE shelter at El Olivo restaurant in La Cala de Mijas last weekend
Extra HM Hospitales
SUR in English
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Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Spring begins with wisteria
To see a truly beautiful example you only have to visit the Jardín Botánico La Concepción in Malaga at this time of year
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Exhibition
Your eyes will play tricks on you at the new exhibition by Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Pompidou
The Venezuelan artist explores chromatic phenomena: colours that are seen but aren't there; others that seem to move; and paintings that change as you move
Regina Sotorrío | -
A stroll through the most appetising city in Spain this year
Oviedo holds the title of Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2024, making this the perfect time for a visit to the capital of Asturias. This route takes in some of the city's best cuisine
Kino Verdú | -
Food and drink opinion
The key to happiness
Results of an experiment showed that high-quality wines not only pleased the taste buds but also triggered a cascade of positive emotions
AJ Linn |
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Food and drink
Juanito, the big sandwich that has become a huge success in Casabermeja
Homemade 'lomo en manteca', a two-egg omelette, mayonnaise and tomato make up the filling of this exclusive breakfast at a local restaurant
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Social media
Meet the Malaga gran who is an Instagram sensation
At 88 years old, Angelita Gómez is a role model for people her age with an active life and plenty of humour as seen in her homemade videos that she posts on social media