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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Who is that crawling up my wall? What you should know about geckos in Spain

ANYONE who has a country property probably knows well the sticky footed lizards known as geckos. Happily living off bugs and ...
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Prostitution soars in Marbella as pimps across Spain move to running operations out of apartments – thanks to legal loophole

This article was first published on November 28, 2023 MARBELLA has become a prostitution hotspot after a legal loophole lets ...
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The ancient capitals of Spain – Ten cities that were once seats of Spanish power

EVERY city in Spain has fascinating stories to tell and historic artefacts to show off, but did you know which were once former capitals of Spain? The ...
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Twelve days of Spanish Christmas: our pick of hidden holiday traditions to discover in Andalucia

FORGET the snow and Santa – Christmas in Andalucia is a festive feast full of quirky customs, mouth-watering food, and colourful celebrations you won’t ...