Explore Andalucia

April 19, 2017
flamencos

Andalucia houses largest settlement of flamingos – around 22,000

An estimated 22,000 flamingos have arrived at Andalucia's Fuente de Piedra for annual mating.
April 16, 2017
Bird

Vulnerable Andalucian bird population increasing due to conservation

Some 693 marsh harrier nests have been found in the region this breeding season, the second highest level since data began to be collected in 2004.
April 15, 2017
A HUGE celebration of flamenco has spun into action in Malaga

Arte Flamenco arrives in Malaga for months of performances with hundreds of dancers

Arte Flamenco de Malaga has arrived for its fifth biennial festival, bringing in some 300 dancers to perform throughout the summer.
April 14, 2017
spanish beach

Andalucia heats up over Easter weekend with temperatures up to 29C

Temperatures will increase over the Easter weekend in Andalucia. The hottest region will be Cordoba.
April 12, 2017
Alpujarras

High and mighty

First brought to homebuyers’ attention by best-selling novelist Chris Stewart, the rooftop villages of the Alpujarras are idyllic Driving Over Lemons country.
April 11, 2017
cadiz la caleta beach

British pensioner falls asleep on yacht in Marbella and wakes up on Cadiz beach more than 100 miles away

A BRITON fell asleep on his yacht in Marbella and washed up on a beach in Cadiz more than 100 miles away.
April 10, 2017
cartagena spain roman amphitheatre lg

Study reveals Spain as most tourist-friendly country despite terror fears

Europe attracts the most foreign tourists, followed by Asia Pacific, but Spain comes out on top overall in a study by the World Economic Forum.
April 9, 2017
Temperatures to reach 30C in Andalucia as Semana Santa festivities begin

Temperatures to reach 30C in Andalucia as Semana Santa festivities begin

Andalucia will experience a hot spell this coming weekend, just in time for Semana Santa
April 8, 2017
IGGY POP

Stooges frontman Iggy Pop to headline Spain’s Motor Circus festival in May

Legendary rocker Iggy Pop to join Fatboy Slim, Crystal Fighters and Love of Lesbian of Jerez show
April 7, 2017
The Trip to Italy

Comedy kings Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s The Trip to Spain aired yesterday

After touring the foodie delights of Italy and northern England, the pair with a penchant for impressions have filmed across Spain to check out its gastronomical hotspots
April 6, 2017
Holy week

Where to celebrate Semana Santa in Andalucia this year

A vivid celebration of religion, Spanish culture and the arrival of spring, Semana Santa is celebrated fervently throughout Spain.
April 5, 2017
spain airport

Airlines increase number of seats to Spain to 205 million for booster summer

Brits account for a huge 18% of seats taken up on airlines flying to Spain