Hiking
Millanas Route (Río Grande) - a walk in the Sierra de las Nieves from Tolox
Among pools and old power stations: a riverside stroll along the Río Grande
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Heat
How southern Europeans can teach northerners how to handle the heat
In Spain, Italy and Greece, people are highly experienced with extremely hot weather. They have much to share with their neighbours from the north who struggle in the warmth, what to avoid to how to plan their days
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What to do
The tropical festival of Norwegian music bands
The annual festival in Almuñécar attracts large numbers of young musicians, marching bands and families from Norway, who perform in the resort’s central squares
Alekk M. Saanders | -
Food and drink
Malaga province is home to one of the best traditional Spanish restaurants in the country
The Top Tradition Restaurants has awarded six establishments in Spain for preserving gastronomic legacy
Marina Martínez | -
Travel
Ryanair to allow parents flying with young children to avoid seat fee
The budget airline Ryanair said the “minor policy tweak” means “free parent seats”, alongside those of their children, will be available in the rear of its aircraft for future bookings
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Culture
Malaga-born artist who worked for Marvel comics presents her poster for 36th Fancine festival
Natacha Bustos was inspired by the First Dates show when designing the poster
Paco Griñán | -
Travel
A guide to Bulgaria, beyond the capital
Land in Sofia, spend a couple of days with the old lady of the west, then rent a car and experience the country's seasons and landscapes
Anita Katsarska | -
Interview
Rick Astley on why he chose to quit pop stardom before 'somebody threw me out the back door'
The singer opens up ahead of his Marbella gig about his burnt-out years, video trends and how he plans tours around his stomach
Dilip Kuner | -
Gardening in southern Spain
Brugmansia vulcanicola
Known commonly as angel's trumpets, these plants are large shrubs or small trees that can reach over four metres in height, characterised by their pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers
Denise Bush |
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Andalusian influencers around the world
Sergio Ramos: The player most capped for Spain
The defender has played for Sevilla FC, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain and was La Roja's captain for nearly 10 years
Jennie Rhodes | -
Starlite festival
Starlite Occident gets under way with Niña Pastori and Lenny Kravitz
The popular summer event is celebrating its 15th year and it has established itself as one of the longest-running festivals, with a programme that includes options for all audiences, ages and musical tastes
Tony Bryant | -
Extra Paraiso Beach
Why More International Buyers Are Looking Beyond Marbella
With world-class golf, luxury resorts, excellent connectivity and a limited supply of frontline beach homes, the coastline between Sotogrande and Gibraltar are one of Southern Europe's most attractive residential destinations
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Health and wellness
A practical guide to surviving a heatwave
They’re becoming increasingly common, which is why we need to be prepared. As well as using common sense, here are some practical tips that can help us avoid a heatstroke
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Health
Spain still lacks unified technical command to tackle health emergencies
With the hantavirus crisis over, the Ministry of Health has improved its response to epidemics, but significant tasks remain
Doménico Chiappe | -
Health
Malaga dermatologists debunk dangerous 'solar callus' social media myth
Hospital El Clínico has detected a large increase in melanoma cases, almost 200 in 2025, although early detection allows for curbing the most aggressive skin cancer
José Antonio Sau |