In the frame
Blanca Troughton, a painter of galaxies
The maths teacher at a school on the Costa del Sol is a lover of astronomy and brings scientific knowledge to all audiences with her fascinating paintings
José Rodríguez Cámara
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Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Telosma cordata
This is an attractive, tropical or subtropical, twining vine native to India, South China, Indochina and Myanmar
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Traditions
'Tis the season of risqué slapstick comedy
The panto season is now in full swing and theatres around the world, especially the UK, and here on the Costa del Sol, are presenting classic productions full of exaggerated buffoonery and plenty of audience participation
Tony Bryant | -
Extra Benno Bühler
Buying a House in Spain? Ask the Home Inspector First!
An interview with Benno Bühler, Architect and Court Surveyor, who leads a team of home inspectors working along the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz
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Health
In between all those Christmas meals try this fast exercise fix
It takes just a few minutes so there's no excuse not to do it
Marta Fernández Vallejo |
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History
A Christmas vehicle made in Andalucía
Thanks to adverts from the 1930s onwards, the festive season is often associated with Coca-Cola, which Santa Claus delivers to people in a variety of ways, from sleighs to juggernauts. One such vehicle, with British roots, was manufactured in the south of Spain some 60 years ago
Alekk M. Saanders | -
Art and culture
Picasso and Koons face-to-face at the Alhambra
An exhibition at the Palacio de Carlos V and the Museo de Bellas Artes shows two works by the Malaga-born painter and three by the American artist based on the classical allegory of the Three Graces
Jorge Pastor | -
In the frame
Finding out what it means to be human - on a motorbike
Dr Lindsay Foreman, who has lived in the south of Spain since 2019, is travelling around the world with her husband, gathering research to present at a psychology conference
Jennie Rhodes | -
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Dolph Lundgren: A 'distinguished' Marbella resident
The legendary Swedish actor moved to the Costa del Sol to give his children a normal life away from Hollywood, and has since been appointed ambassador of the town
Tony Bryant |
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
The history of Christmas panettone
This traditional festive treat became popular in the mid-19th century but did not take its current form until the 20th century
Ana Vega Pérez de Arlucea | -
Gardening
Recommended for your garden in the south of Spain: Schima wallichii
It is a member of the tea family, Theaceae, and is a close relative of the Camellia
Denise Bush | -
Tradition
Swedes in Nerja celebrate Lucia Night by candlelight
One of Sweden's most significant cultural traditions, Luciadagen (Lucia Day), is held in many places abroad where there are Swedish communities. Nerja celebrated 13 December in an appropriate candlelit atmosphere with a Nordic choir
Alekk M. Saanders | -
Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Count Rudi: The 'fortunate man' of Marbella Club
Rudolf Graf von Schönburg was hired by his cousin Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe to work at the newly opened hotel while he was studying hotel management
Jennie Rhodes |
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Half a kilo of life
Three families who spent anxious hours by an incubator have launched Malaga's first support group for parents of premature babies
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Food and drink
Top awards go to two Costa del Sol-based burger restaurants
According to the organisers, more than 140,000 people attended the Smash Burger Championships
Isabel Méndez |