Property
Rural town hall turns into real estate agency to attract more residents
Councillors in the Toledo village of Alcañizo, with a population of 290, have become real estate agents offering empty houses and plots of land
J. M. L.
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Property
Live in a 'coliving', work in a 'coworking' and do 'nesting' on the weekends: new trends or precarious living?
Changing norms and marketing campaigns are leading to a whole new vocabulary for housing: here is a guide to the key words
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Trends
Dopamine decor: forget perfect interiors and brighten your home
This trending design concept is all about colourful, informal homes and interiors that reflect the personalities of their occupants
Carmen Barreiro | -
Property
Mortgage trends for 2025: experts' views
In December 2024 home buyers took out 1,957 loans in Malaga province for an average sum of 186,000 euros, behind only Madrid and the Balearics
Europa Press | -
Property
Town hall turns estate agent to boost population
Councillors in the village of Alcañizo near Toledo, with a population of 290, have become real estate agents offering empty houses and plots of land
J. M. L. |
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Buying a home in Spain
Malaga, third province in Spain with the most new property sales
Some 32.35% of the property transactions in the area - which includes the Costa del Sol - involved foreign buyers, a figure only beaten at a national level by Alicante and the Balearic Islands
Cristina Vallejo | -
Buying a home in Spain
New home construction picks up on the Costa del Sol
Malaga’s association of architects put its stamp of approval on 27.5% more plans in 2024 than the previous year; meanwhile the number of completed homes went up by 41% last year
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Culture
Writing and painting from Spain to London and back again
Joaquina González Marina, a writer, translator, teacher and artist, celebrated her 90th birthday this week with an exhibition at her retirement home in Benalmádena
Cristina Vallejo | -
Property
Buying and making the most of your dream home
Real estate professionals came together at a SUR in English property forum in Estepona on the Costa del Sol to share their expertise on the processes involved when investing in the country
Jennie Rhodes |
Extra Kayak Nerja
Kayak Nerja reveals the eastern Costa del Sol's best routes and hidden gems
SUR in English
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Food and drink opinion
Wine tasting
José Peñin argues that those elaborate metaphors comparing wine to fruits, spices, or even abstract concepts, are often misleading, as tasting experiences vary daily and between individuals
Andrew J. Linn | -
Health
14 ways within reach to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Losing weight, not smoking, studying longer and a more active social life can be key
Jon Garay | -
Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Clinopodium vulgare
Mildly aromatic and said to have an aroma similar to basil when crushed, the bright-green, slightly toothed leaves can be used fresh or dried in salads and to make a refreshing tea
Denise Bush | -
Rio Tinto Company: Suburban England in the heart of Huelva
Huelva's connection with the English began when a British consortium purchased the Riotinto mines in 1873, employing workers from the UK
Tony Bryant |
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Charity appeal
Costa del Sol radio presenter joins rickshaw rally fundraising effort
Hannah Murray is one of 50 women who will navigate their way across India on tuk-tuks to raise funds for charities that support girls' education
Tony Bryant | -
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Special feature
On set with Netflix's The Snow Girl 2: a day in the life of an extra
Three SUR journalists get to experience working on set as the crew film scenes of the lead character's return to the newsroom to investigate the murders of two girls