Federico García Lorca was a poet, dramatist and musician. He was also a homosexual at a time when it was illegal to be so.
Most famous for his autobiographical work Cider with Rosie, the Gloucestershire-born Lawrence Edward…
Today, 16 November, is the International Day of Flamenco. In Andalucía it is celebrated wholeheartedly, especially in Jerez, the other population…
There are still houses in the villages of the Serranía de Ronda with antiquated electrical systems or with out-of-date fuse boxes. This means…
Imagine the scenario: you are British and are due to travel shortly to another country, but have lost your passport, had it stolen or it has expired…
Earlier this year Paul Whitelock explained how to sell a car here in Spain, or, at least, how he did it.
Today, 12 October, is El Día de la Hispanidad. As we know shops and offices are closed, few people go to work and many go away for an extended…
Banks are lobbing charges on current accounts without warning customers. Some customers now pay 240 euros a year just to have an account.
There are many more road traffic hazards in Spain than in the UK, contends long-time resident of the Serranía de Ronda
It’s a little bit late in the season for this recipe, but, with daytime temperatures still around 30C in the Serranía, it’s an ideal drink…
Spanish workers, the unemployed and senior citizens love to go for a coffee (and a chupito) first thing in the morning…
After being cancelled in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, rondeños were delighted that their annual feria…
The Spanish adjective real has several meanings. Paul Whitelock, our resident linguist, explains.
From 1 June new electricity tariffs came into force. Many regarded this as a cost rise, yet Paul Whitelock felt that if you shifted as much…
The other day Paul Whitelock was at Bar Rincón in Montejaque. Unusually he was inside, because it was too hot to sit…