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Spain moves closer to tougher smoking and vaping ban.

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Spain moves closer to tougher smoking and vaping ban

The smoking ban in Spain is a step closer to becoming reality after the Council ...

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

La Cultura

The unlikely legacy of a Samurai in Seville

Rural life: Head to Dolores for one of Spain's biggest livestock fairs.

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Rural life: Head to Dolores for one of Spain’s biggest livestock fairs

The University of Alicante earns recognition in global rankings.

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The University of Alicante earns recognition in global rankings

The Alicante vs Valencia airport guide every traveller should read.

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The Alicante vs Valencia airport guide every traveller should read

Costa Blanca leads Spain as foreign buyers snap up homes.

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Costa Blanca leads Spain as foreign buyers snap up homes

Possible train travel disruption: Renfe strike planned for July 31.

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Possible train travel disruption: Renfe strike planned for July 31

Elche's Misteri d'Elx brings five centuries of tradition to London.

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Elche’s Misteri d’Elx brings five centuries of tradition to London

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Basque Bacalao al Pil Pil: white fish in a yellow sauce with garlic and parsley.

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Basque Bacalao al Pil Pil: Fish, oil, and a touch of magic

Bacalao al Pil Pil (Basque-Style Cod in Garlic Oil). If you like fish and garlic and haven’t tried this yet, you are missing ...

A bowl of paprika with a chili on top.

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Patatas bravas saucy bombshell: Top chefs say ditch the tomato

Ask ten people what belongs in a proper serving of patatas bravas and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some swear by a ...

Someone holding a bunch of loquats above a box full of them.

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Short seasonal star: Why Costa Blanca loquats are so special

Every spring, one of the Costa Blanca’s most distinctive seasonal fruits makes a brief return to greengrocers and supermarket shelves: The loquat. With ...

A plate of tortillita de camarones.

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Crispy debate: What makes the perfect tortillita de camarones?

Ask ten people in Cádiz how to make the perfect tortillita de camarones and you will probably get eleven different answers. The humble ...

A bowl of ajo caliente.

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Rural roots: Ajo caliente and the flavours of old Andalusia

If you’ve never heard of ajo caliente, you’re not alone. Yet this humble Andalusian recipe has fed workers, families and wine lovers for ...

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Sol Market: Enjoy food, music and more in Arenales del Sol

Sol Market has arrived in Arenales del Sol for the first time, bringing more than two weeks of free entertainment ...

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Torrevieja to Alicante Airport bus: Timetable, stops and journey times.

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Torrevieja to Alicante Airport bus: Timetable, stops and journey times

If you are travelling between Torrevieja and Alicante-Elche Airport, the L40 bus provides a direct ...

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Great white shark: Alicante’s unexpected visitor

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Parking in Calpe is changing: New zones, new rates, new rules

Cirque du Soleil.

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Cirque du Soleil raises the Big Top ahead of Alicante premiere

Free parking and giant tomatoes? It must be fiesta time in Moraira.

Free parking and giant tomatoes? It must be fiesta time in Moraira

Good news for drivers as Elche cuts blue zone parking charges.

Good news for drivers as Elche cuts blue zone parking charges

Spain's Christmas Lottery is already on sale...... and it's only July.

Spain’s Christmas Lottery is already on sale…… and it’s only July

Summer Fun

Bird's eye view of Casa Tápena’s maze.

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The maze with a wish: Casa Tápena’s leafy labyrinth

Just north of Alicante, in the small town of Onil, you will find Casa Tápena. It is a quiet park that’s home to ...

A box of vinyl records with one that says "ROCK" in yellow.

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Metal invasion: Rock’N’Pola Festival returns to Santa Pola

Calling all metal fans! Santa Pola is getting ready to turn up the volume this summer as the Rock’N’Pola Festival returns for its ...

A tortilla on a plate.

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Culinary clash: Alicante searches for its next tortilla champion

Alicante is preparing to celebrate one of Spain’s most loved dishes with a major series of culinary competitions dedicated to the tortilla de ...

Two long haired Dachshunds running on the sand at the seaside, just as they can do at the dog friendly beaches on the Costa Blanca

Hidden Gems

Dog friendly beaches: Seaside fun with our furry friends

If you are off to a beach on the Costa Blanca and the thought of leaving your furry friend behind fills you with ...

Hidden Costa Blanca oasis: Discover Ibi's coolest summer walk.

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Hidden Costa Blanca oasis: Discover Ibi’s coolest summer walk

A Costa Blanca summer walk is best enjoyed on shaded trails with flowing water, where cooler temperatures and gentle gradients make exploring the ...

Spanish Culture

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Lady of Elche mystery: Spain’s ancient icon

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

La Cultura

The unlikely legacy of a Samurai in Seville

Rock of Ifach, Calpe, Costa Blanca. Bridging the Gap.

La Cultura

The tale of Calpe’s Rock of Ifach: Mermaids, myths, and stone

A symbol of Spain. A bull in front of a fabulous sunset.

Bulls that stayed: Spain’s unexpected national symbol

Two women on bikes cycling on a tree lined pavement.

On your bike: Discover 200km of Vega Baja cycling routes

The desembarco at Villajoyasa - one of the Costa Blanca fiestas for Moors & Christians

Beyond the beaches: Discover the unforgettable fiestas of the Costa Blanca

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to make historic Spain state visit.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to make historic Spain state visit

Possible train travel disruption: Renfe strike planned for July 31.

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Possible train travel disruption: Renfe strike planned for July 31

Costa Blanca leads Spain as foreign buyers snap up homes.

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Costa Blanca leads Spain as foreign buyers snap up homes

The University of Alicante earns recognition in global rankings.

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The University of Alicante earns recognition in global rankings

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Good news for dog owners: Renfe welcomes large dogs on trains

Renfe has extended its pet-friendly policy to allow dogs weighing up to 40 kilos on ...

Anna Ellis

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Elche’s Misteri d’Elx brings five centuries of tradition to London

Elche brought one of Spain’s oldest living traditions to the heart of London on Friday ...

Anna Ellis

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Twelve osprey chicks make remarkable journey from Scotland

Twelve osprey chicks have arrived at the Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park after a 2,700-kilometre ...

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