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Travel
Head to the end of the world to cool off in Spain this summer
If you're looking for a place to escape the sweltering summer heat in Andalucía, there’s no need to leave Spain. Fisterra, also known as the Spain's 'Land's End', can be a great option
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Green fingers
Gardening in southern Spain: Collinsia heterophylla
Although not drought hardy, these dainty annuals add a splash of bright colour to a Mediterranean garden and they can also be grown under trees and in containers
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Music
The Beach Boys bring back the magic of surf rock to Starlite Occident
The legendary Californian band, formed in 1961, took to the Nagüeles arena stage in Marbella again this week
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Art and culture
Poetic masterpiece by Antequera-born Muñoz Rojas is published in English
Writers Andrew Dempsey and Álvaro García bring Las Cosas del Campo, a book by a Malaga poet, to the international market
Antonio J. Guerrero |
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Andalusian bird watch
Chaffinch
The Andalucía Bird Society recommends looking out for Fringilla coelebs this month
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Albert Einstein: a scientific influence in 1920s Spain
The scientist spent two weeks in the country in 1923 and, while Spaniards were fascinated by him, few understood his theories
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In the frame
From the 'darkness' of Stockholm to the light of Malaga
Swedish artist Henrik Diamant arrived on the Costa del Sol in 2016 and fell in love with the light and lifestyle, which "sparked his imagination"
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Health
Sunscreen products: why creams are better than sprays
The sun protection factor and type of UV filter are still important when choosing, but they are not the only things to look for in a good sunscreen
Carmen Barreiro |
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Food and drink
Where are the top places to eat the best rice dishes on the Costa del Sol?
The are plenty of options along the coastline of Malaga province to take a gastronomic journey through one of the great culinary treasures of Spanish tradition
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Fashion interview
Rafael Urquizar: 'In fashion there are a lot of divas and egos; in my case, I'm just very shy'
With four decades of experience, the Malaga designer has featured on the catwalk in every season of Madrid fashion week
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Gastronomy
'English soft drinks' and the story of Spain's first bubbles
Flavoured carbonated drinks were an incredible novelty in 1885 Spain: they were a big hit because of their taste and their supposed health benefits
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Film
Malaga woman directs the biggest Spanish premiere of the week at just 23
Ana de Alva debuts on the big screen with the sequel Voy a Pasármelo Mejor, a musical comedy about a group of teenagers to the beat of the biggest hits of the 90s
Rocío Nadales |
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Food and Drink - opinion
What is bargain wine?
In his book, A Toast to Bargain Wines, George M. Taber illustrates how high-quality wines under €10 have become increasingly available
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
John Downie: a courageous Scot loyal to Spain
Described as an "eccentric soldier" scarred by many battles, Downie is said to have poured all his patriotism into Spain, where he arrived in 1808
Tony Bryant |