Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?
THERE are 11 types of snakes in Spain, but only three of these are venomous, the last of…
Get your diary out: Spain’s 2026 public holidays confirmed – with four long weekends to enjoy
WORKERS in Spain will be able to enjoy 14 public holidays in 2026 – including four long weekends.…
Tenerife is spearheading a new kind of whale and dolphin watching – here’s what you need to know
A DARK, curved fin slices briefly through the Atlantic’s surface before vanishing into the blue. Moments later, a…
FROM THE ARCHIVES: What pranks did they pull on December 28 in 2023 – Spain’s version of April Fool’s Day
IF YOU live in Spain, you should be very careful what you believe today, December 28. Dubbed the…
These Malaga neighbourhoods are among Spain’s most expensive – as prices top €10,000 per square metre, according to new data
SOME of Malaga’s neighbourhoods now rank among the most expensive places to buy a home in Spain, new…
First Christmas in Spain? These are the five most popular – and sometimes bizarre – festive traditions
As an expat in Spain, you might not be familiar with the local Christmas traditions. The country has…
UK and Spain seal historic post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar after years of talks
THE post-Brexit treaty on Gibraltar between Spain and the UK is now complete after years of wrangling, EU…
WATCH: Storm Emilia brings torrential storms to Spain as RED alert issued for Valencia and Andalucia – 250mm of rain could fall on Sunday with severe risk of flooding
PARTS of eastern Spain are bracing for torrential weather after the state meteorological agency issued a rare red…
Scientists at high-security lab in northern Spain ‘experimented with African swine fever’ when first cases appeared just metres away
A LABORATORY in northern Spain was experimenting with African swine fever just days before a severe outbreak of…
Queen Camilla gets into the festive spirit meeting Santa at Clarence House
Queen Camilla is ready for Christmas, even sitting in Santa’s sleigh. The Queen hosted a festive children’s party…