Some of the tuna captured during the almadraba that took place last week in Barbate.
Some of the tuna captured during the almadraba that took place last week in Barbate. (Salvador Salas)

Lifestyle

From fishing nets in Barbate to the markets of Malaga

SUR joins the ‘almadraba’ tuna catch in the waters of Cadiz province, marking the start of the bluefin tuna season. The Costa del Sol is one of the main destinations of this quality produce, which is prized worldwide

Salvador Salas

Charity

Local businesses in Mojácar to walk for charity

Organised by My Lawyer in Spain and other local businesses, everyone is invited to participate in the event which is taking place along the Almeria province town's promenade on Saturday 16 May, during which the organisers hope to raise 2,000 euros which will be split equally between Paws-Patas animal shelter and Macs cancer charity

Jennie Rhodes

The Bottom Line

A prayer for public transport

Columnist Jennie Rhodes welcomes the long-awaited drop in bus fares but argues that cheaper tickets will do little to solve the fifteen years of stress, poor signage and station chaos that continue to plague local passengers

Jennie Rhodes

The Music Maker

Safe as ours is

Columnist Peter Edgerton marks International Password Day by questioning the sanity of three-month updates and the insidious difficulty of identifying bridges in tiny internet photos

Peter Edgerton

The Euro Zone

Awaiting a response

Columnist Mark Nayler highlights the awkward timing of Spain’s request for EU protection against American sanctions as Madrid simultaneously faces a legal showdown with Brussels over its discriminatory property tax rules

Mark Nayler

Food and drink

Line of duty

Columnist Andrew J. Linn explores the blend of politics and social engineering that keeps Spain a boozer’s paradise and explains why wine and cava escape the heavy duties found in Northern Europe

Andrew J. Linn
  • Not looking good
    Prime minister Pedro Sánchez. (SUR)

    The Euro Zone opinion

    Not looking good

    For a prime minister primarily concerned about image, things don't get much worse, writes columnist Mark Nayler

    Mark Nayler |
  • The Music Maker opinion

    Where's the funny in that?

    I had thought this would be a great opportunity to compare the public transport systems on offer in the UK and in Spain and then write a thoroughly entertaining piece on the subject, writes columnist Peter Edgerton

    Peter Edgerton |
  • Raising money for dementia support on the Costa del Sol
    Some of Nina’s artwork that will be on display. (SUR)

    Community spirit

    Raising money for dementia support on the Costa del Sol

    Nina Valdés will be presenting her new book and selling paintings at the event on 21 and 22 June at the Castillo de la Duquesa in Manilva

    Jennie Rhodes |