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The Sagrada Família church in Barcelona.

La Cultura

Sky-high and still rising: Sagrada Família breaks the record

Barcelona’s world-famous Sagrada Família has just climbed higher than ever before. Builders have placed the ...

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A bird's eye view of a colourful Alicante.

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The Costa Blanca population: Spain’s most international province

A paella cooking in on a wood fire, an example of Valencia's rice dishes

La Cultura

From crust to coast: Valencia’s rice dishes you need to try

An old red car next to a bright blue house, that would require an ITV to be driven in Spain

Red Tape

Driving in Spain? Make friends with the ITV

Baby's feet peeking out from under a blanket to represent the Costa Blanca birth rate.

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Costa Blanca birth rate: Tilting towards 40-something mums

A wallet with several euro notes bulging out as the EU tighten up on cash purchases.

Red Tape

Is cash no longer king? EU tightens rules on cash payments

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Taming traffic: The secret brain running Alicante’s roads

Pine Processionary Caterpillar that is dangerous for dogs

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Deadly to dogs: Watch out for Pine Processionary Caterpillars

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A plate with three huevos tontos and a side of sauce.

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Huevos tontos: Sillly by name, delicious by nature

The name huevos tontos literally means “silly eggs” in Spanish, but there is nothing silly about this dish once you taste it. This ...

A bowl of almogrote in front of some cheese, tomatoes and garlic.

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Almogrote: The Canary Islands’ cheesiest secret

Strong, savoury and packed with flavour, almogrote is a traditional cheese spread from the Canary Islands that has been part of everyday cooking ...

A bowl of Cocido Madrileño.

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Chickpeas, chorizo and stewy happiness: Cocido Madrileño

Calling all comfort-food fans. If you enjoy proper home-style cooking, generous portions and dishes that have stood the test of time, cocido madrileño ...

A plate with a banana and two tangerines shaped as a mouth and eyes.

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Same peel, different deal: Banana versus plátano, the sweet truth

If you have ever stood in a supermarket staring at the fruit shelf, wondering why there are two very similar looking yellow things ...

A plate of sobaos pasiegos. Little cakes in paper trays.

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Sobaos pasiegos: The buttery little cakes that conquered Spain

Calling all sweet tooths. If the smell of warm butter and freshly baked cake is enough to stop you in your tracks, you ...

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The monolith on Pheasant Island marking the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659.

La Cultura

Half Spanish, half French: The curious case of Pheasant Island

Pheasant Island, the unique place that changes nationality every six months. At the mouth of the Bidasoa River, Pheasant Island ...

Anna Ellis

A cup of coffee on top of a diary.

La Cultura

Valencian Community: 2026 calendar and holidays

The 2026 working calendar for the Valencian Community is now official, so it is time ...

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Spain’s most popular supermarket: Is your favourite the winner?

Red Tape

Your septic tank and Spanish law: The unsung hero of country living

Arroz a Banda in a big pan with two serving spoons. Bridging the Gap.

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Seafood secrets: The humble brilliance of Arroz a Banda

A woman ready to plug the electric vehicle in to charge.

Spain launches EV subsidies for self-employed and small firms

A view of Benidorm at sunset from the cross which is located on the hill.

Numbers are in: Benidorm still leads the way in regional tourism

A little boy holding out a mug showing a cartoon image of Ratoncito Pérez, Spain's answer to the tooth fairy. Bridging the Gap.

The tale of Ratoncito Pérez: Not your average Tooth Fairy

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Discover Orihuela: Tourist routes and visits for March

Orihuela is turning March into a month-long invitation to rediscover its streets, stories and landscapes. The town has launched its “Routes and Visits ...

Inside the caves at Busot in Alicante.

Hidden Gems

Busot beauty: 145 million years in the making and open for visitors

If you are hunting for something unusual to do this autumn, the Canelobre Caves in Busot should be at the top of your ...

Hidden Gems

Hands in clay: Traditional pottery experiences on the Costa Blanca

Pottery is still alive and well on the Costa Blanca. Alicante is known across Spain for its handmade pottery. Agost and Orba, in particular, ...

The entrance to the Santa Pola Museum of the Sea.

Hidden Gems

Dive into history: Santa Pola’s Museum of the Sea

If you enjoy anything connected to the sea, Santa Pola offers a small but fascinating Museum of the Sea, that is well worth ...

A few of Benissa from a cave.

Hidden Gems

Happy hiking: Big views and old secrets in the Sierra de Bèrnia

Do you fancy a February hike, the kind that rewards a bit of effort with big views? The circular route around the Sierra ...

Myths & Legends

La Cueva de Salamanca, Cave of Salamanca in the Castile-León region.

La Cultura

Secrets, shadows, and the cave of Salamanca

Two witches being hung, a display the Museo de las Brujas in Zugarramurdi.

La Cultura

Whispers in the witches’ cave: the legend of Zugarramurdi

La Cultura

Lady of Elche mystery: Spain’s ancient icon

Monte Benacantil Alicante. Bridging the Gap.

Behind the Alicante name: A tale of heartbreak and honour

Hasekura Tsunenaga Monument found on a walk along the Aljarafe River in Coria del Río, Seville. Bridging the Gap.

The unlikely legacy of a Samurai in Seville

Inside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela at the end of the pilgrimage route of the Camino de Santiago. Bridging the Gap.

The eerie legend haunting: Spain’s most famous pilgrimage

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A dog peering out of a car window, to represent new car parking spaces in Elche.

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Parking in Elche made easy: Vroom into 110 new free spots

A palm tree in front of red sky at sunset.

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Brits moving to Spain: Costa Blanca tops the expat wish list

Baby's feet peeking out from under a blanket to represent the Costa Blanca birth rate.

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Costa Blanca birth rate: Tilting towards 40-something mums

A street in Calpe with different coloured houses to represent Costa Blanca real estate.

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Costa Blanca real estate 2025: Sun, sea and soaring square metres

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Local links: Elche launches its new digital shop map

Elche has launched a new promotional campaign to publicise the website a2pasos.es a digital platform designed ...

Anna Ellis

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Airport upheaval: Ryanair rethinks routes at Alicante–Elche

With just over a month of the low season remaining, airlines are already rolling out ...

Anna Ellis

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Taming traffic: The secret brain running Alicante’s roads

Every day, thousands of cars roll in and out of Alicante. Most drivers notice the ...

Anna Ellis