Green fingers
Gardening in southern Spain: Penstemon barbatus
Commonly called beardlip penstemon or scarlet bugler, this plant thrives in hot, arid climates and is drought resistant once established
Denise Bush
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Concert
Starlite hosts the Pet Shop Boys celebrating their 40-year career
The British duo delivered a captivating performance in Marbella as part of their "Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits" tour
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Lord Baden-Powell: Connections with Scouts in Spain
A park in Malaga city is named after the founder of the Scouting monument, while there is a statue in Madrid and a boat in Mallorca
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Health
Walking on the beach can be harmful: useful tips for staying fit on holiday this summer
The idea is not to overwork your body doing strenuous activities but to keep your muscles active without taking much time away from some much-needed rest and relaxation
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Cancer research
Emilio Alba: 'Public-private collaboration can accelerate the early detection of cancer'
The professor of oncology at Malaga University reveals that the foundation wants to attract a high-performance group in the field of ageing and cancer
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Anniversary
Jaime de Mora y Aragón: the centenary of Marbella's bon vivant
100 years ago, one of Marbella's most endearing and charismatic characters was born. One of the town's avenues is named after him, as well as a monument and a bust erected in his honour
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Extra Tempur
TEMPUR®, Artificial Intelligence at the service of sleep and rest
The leading rest firm has just brought to its Marbella shop its new intelligent bed base, the ultimate in wellbeing with the latest in AI to improve sleep and rest
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Extra Ayuntamiento de Manilva
Manilva, an exceptional spot to enjoy the true spirit of the ‘chiringuito’
The beach restaurants in this Costa del Sol town are known for their high quality, excellent service and the pleasure they offer in uniquely beautiful surroundings
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Extra GILMAR Real Estate
Estepona: The Costa del Sol’s Best-Kept Secret
The town offers a unique proposition: live beautifully, invest wisely, and enjoy one of the best lifestyles Europe has to offer
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Music
Bruno Hock: teenage violinist from Malaga wins TV talent show
The 16-year-old won the children's edition of Tierra de Talento on Andalucía's Canal Sur, dazzling artists such as José Mercé, Niña Pastori and Jesús Reina
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Extra Marblanc Solar
“Cheapest” solar panel system melts at Costa del Sol home
A Costa de Sol homeowner was as little as “three weeks away” from their house burning down after parts of their “cheap solar panel system” created a severe fire risk
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Spanish summer for the French president
Charles de Gaulle is universally acknowledged as an iconic figure of France. He was a military leader, statesman, founder of the Fifth Republic and... a beloved guest of a hotel on the Malaga coast, 55 years ago
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Religious festival
Costa del Sol gets ready to celebrate one of its oldest traditions: La Virgen del Carmen
Locations from Manilva to Nerja will host festivities on or around 16 July in honour of the protector of sailors and merchant seafarers
Tony Bryant |
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Gardening
Gardening in southern Spain: The butterfly vine
Mascagnia macroptera is native to Baja California and Mexico. It is a heat-loving, fast-growing, twining vine with clusters of yellow flowers and bright-green, lanceolate leaves
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Prosper Mérimée: A lasting romantic image of Andalucía
The French writer visited the region in 1830, and it was during this trip that he was told a story that inspired his novella, Carmen, his most celebrated work
Tony Bryant |