San José beach, in Níjar, one of the Blue Flag beaches in Almería.
San José beach, in Níjar, one of the Blue Flag beaches in Almería. (R. I.)

Almeria's beaches in Spain's top 10 for Blue Flags

The province has achieved this recognition for 38 of its coastal areas, which is three more than the previous year, placing it seventh in the country and second in Andalucía

Alicia Amate Almería

The Bottom Line - Opinion

Don't call it high speed

Back in 2008, when the AVEs had been running for a few weeks we asked when the travel time between Malaga and Madrid could be reduced to two hours; now the journey takes three hours, complains columnist Ignacio Lillo

Ignacio Lillo

The Music Maker

Spring into action

Watching swallows go about their springtime business is one of life's little luxuries; they bring a sense of optimism and renewal to the world, says columnist Peter Edgerton

Peter Edgerton

The Bottom Line

Coming together to heal

Rare diseases like Epidermolysis bullosa (butterfly skin) often fall into the shadows of pharmaceutical research because the "market" is too small. This is where the expat spirit shines brightest

Dilip Kuner

Food and Drink

National drinks

Beer, wine, or something stronger - most countries have multiple traditional drinks, says Andrew J. Linn

Andrew J. Linn
  • Back to school

    A parents' nightmare and booming business

    Nits and lice. As the school year gets under way so does the high season for these persistent creatures. Specialist centres combat pediculosis and pharmacies make a fortune selling lotions and shampoos

    Nuria Triguero |
  • Back to school with the latest trends according to TikTok
    Teenage girl with her Longchamp bag attached to a Labubu keychain. (Adobe stock)

    Pop culture

    Back to school with the latest trends according to TikTok

    Students are finding new ways to express themselves inside and outside of the classroom, thanks to globally popular bags, water bottles and plushies

    Anya Soares |