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
  • Granada and Fez sign agreement to unite the two historical cities
    Mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo, at the Arab European Cities Dialogue 2025. (Ideal)

    International cooperation

    Granada and Fez sign agreement to unite the two historical cities

    The new alliance comes after the mayor's recent participation in the Arab European Cities Dialogue 2025, held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), where she presented Granada's candidacy for Capital of Culture

    Ideal |
  • When will the Gran Parque open in Mijas?
    Archive image of the water play area. (L. Cádiz)

    Environment

    When will the Gran Parque open in Mijas?

    The plan was for the largest 'green lung' on the Costa del Sol to come into service this May, but the final stretch of the work process is taking longer than expected

    Lorena Cádiz |
  • Costa del Sol town announces plans for a second viewpoint
    The building which once housed the Narixa nightclub in Nerja. (E. Cabezas)

    Tourism

    Costa del Sol town announces plans for a second viewpoint

    Nerja town hall has plans to demolish the building that once housed the Narixa nightclub and build a new 'mirador' with access to El Salón beach

    Eugenio Cabezas |