The recent pause in all institutional activities by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to contemplate his political future has thrown the nation into a state of uncertainty. On April 24, 2024, Sanchez halted his duties amidst scrutiny over an investigation involving his wife’s professional activities, which a Madrid court is examining. This latest development has […]
The town of Lijar in Almeria, known historically for declaring war on France in 1883, is now making headlines for its battle against financial exclusion. Despite having a mere 380 residents, this town witnessed over 6,000 ATM transactions last year, amounting to a staggering €1.2 million. This surprising statistic was confirmed by Javier Aureliano Garcia, […]
Advances in technology over the last hundred years have provided incalculable benefits for our way of life. Until 1926, unless perched astride an ostrich, our fastest means of travel was on horseback. By 1938, the A4 locomotive “Mallard” had beaten the rail speed record at 200 km per hour (126 mph). In 1961, the sound […]
The expansion of the Garrucha Promenade which will connect to Mojacar is nearing completion and is set to open early this summer. The project, under the oversight of the Government subdelegate in Almeria, Jose Maria Martin, is 85 per cent complete with a budget of €1.7 million. This initiative is fully funded by the Spanish […]
According to AENA, the air traffic controllers’ strike called for Thursday in France is affecting 54 flights between the Balearic Islands and French airports. 17 arrivals and 16 departures to and from Palma are affected, with some flights being rescheduled. The French authorities estimate that at least 60 per cent of flights to and from French […]
The Garrucha Tapas Route has crowned its winner. ‘La Bellotera’, a dish from Meson del Pescador, scooped the top prize at this year’s event, marking a record turnout with participation from 48 eateries including restaurants and ice cream parlours. This victory marks the fourth for the establishment, which has won more than half of the […]
Salsa Classes EVERY Thursday at The Circles in Nerja from 7 pm until 9 pm Miguel Angel Wiede hosts free Bachata and Salsa classes for those who want to learn. Flamenco Show EL Rincon del Arte in Torrox is hosting a Flamenco show on April 27 at 9.30 pm for tickets see giglon.com or call […]
More than 70 restaurants in the Marina Alta are presenting their finest tapas for the Tapas d´Aci programme until May 12. From Costa Blanca, Denia, Javea and Calpe participate by exhibiting the local delicacies with a traditional Mediterranean touch. The immersive tapas route began on April 26, organised by the Valencian Community Tourism and Conhostur, […]
To coincide with the celebrations of International Jazz Day which will take place on April 30, El Corte Inglés will launch its first-ever Jazz Day Alicante Photography Contest. The aim is to promote a passion for jazz music and the art of photography. Participants are encouraged to capture moments from any of the jazz concerts […]
Thousands of ‘Velella’ jellyfish, small hydrozoans, have inundated the Levante Almeriense coast, driven ashore by strong winds. This phenomenon left Vera Playa locals astounded on Tuesday, April 23 as they discovered numerous blue jellyfish sprawled on the sand. One concerned resident posted on social media, ‘We alerted the Guardia Civil, and then 112 in case […]
THE Los Alcazares waterfront is getting a makeover all thanks to €3 million from the European Tourism Sustainability Funds. The town council aims to use these funds to spruce up the coastal area and address some longstanding issues. Transforming La Maraña Ravine One of the focal points of the plan will be at the La […]
There is little doubt that the electric car is here to stay so let us consider the pros and cons or whether you might be better off with a hybrid. The good news is that if you care about your immediate environment then an electric does reduce emissions as well as carbon footprint and you […]