Pollenca is a picturesque town located on the edge of the Serra de Tramuntana, on the North Coast of Mallorca. Founded in the late 12th century by the Arabs, the town’s rich history unfolds through its winding, cobblestone streets and historic landmarks. Once gifted to the Knights Templar by King Jaume I, Pollenca stands as a bastion of culture and tradition to this day. The Pont Roma lies at… Source ..read more

The Vera Lions Party in the Park, held on Sunday, April 28 was a fantastic success, with the organisers giving a big thanks to all who helped make it possible. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the party was well supported by the local Vera community who along with musical guests all helped to create a party atmosphere and raise vital funds for charity. It was announced on Facebook that… Source ..read more

Day trippers On Tuesday, June 4, Total Entertainment Turre are organising a day trip to Almeria City’s old town for a spot of sightseeing, shopping and lunch. Tickets are priced at €15 per person with pickup points at Vera Playa, Mojacar, Turre and Los Gallardos. Rally challenge The Automobile Club of Almeria and the Real Automobile Club Jerez have launched the Andalucia Rally Challenge… Source ..read more

Almeria’s Solazo Fest is gearing up for its exciting fourth instalment. The Solazo Fest music event is set to take place at the Almeria Fair Concert Venue, Arbol del Paraiso Street from Friday, May 10, running through until Sunday, May 12. Organised by Kuver Producciones in collaboration with Almeria City Council, the festival returns after three successful years, promising over 50 hours of… Source ..read more

A new Hogwarts-inspired bar has opened in Almeria, much to the delight of Harry Potter fans. Tucked away on Padre Santaella Street, a new cafe bar, called ‘No es lugay para no magos’ (Literally: No Place for Non-Magicians), is about to cast its spell in Almeria. The new bar opened its doors on Thursday, May 2, which is now transformed into a haven for Harry Potter enthusiasts. Source ..read more

TOURISTS on a marine wildlife sighting tour off the coast of Mazarrón were treated to a rare sight—a pod of four adult sperm whales and a calf, including the rare and impressive albino sperm whale. The group, led by Captain Gabriel Giménez and sailor Yaiza Guilo of Cetaceans and Navigation of Mazarrón, began their routine expedition around the Bay of Mazarrón, unaware of the extraordinary… Source ..read more

The management team of the Northern Health Management Area of Almeria has recently strengthened their connections with the British Consulate. This new initiative is aimed at improving the efficiency of healthcare services offered to British citizens through local health centres. Following a recent meeting between the area’s health officials and representatives from the British Consulate… Source ..read more

As summer approaches, the Axarquía region, located in a drought-prone region, is proposing a novel solution to alleviate water scarcity: filling private and community pools with non-potable water from wells. President of the region Jorge Martín highlights that pools undergo chlorination and purification treatments, ensuring safety despite getting the water from a non-potable source. Source ..read more

The UK’s principal banks earned £9.3 billion (€10.87 billion) between them in 2023 thanks to the Bank of England’s quantitative easing measures. This unearned income was the result of the Bank’s decision to print money, initially to boost the economy during the worldwide financial crisis following the collapse of Lehman Brothers and later during the pandemic. The bank used the newly printed… Source ..read more

Javea´s annual Folk Festival returns, this year from April 26 until May 12, organised by the City Council with free admission to all performances. May 10 12pm Pep Lopez i Sopart de Duro will perform an engaging children´s concert at Port de Xabia school, entertaining families with kids in musical storytelling. 10.30pm Sons d´Embat will perform in the marquee in the Plaza de la Constitucion… Source ..read more