
Readers Share Favorite Hidden Gems in Spain
Readers have shared their top off-the-beaten-track discoveries in Spain, ranging from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja, highlighting tranquil and natural locations with few tourists.
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Readers have shared their top off-the-beaten-track discoveries in Spain, ranging from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja, highlighting tranquil and natural locations with few tourists.

Three simultaneous and uncontrolled wildfires have scorched over 40 hectares in Ponteareas, Carballo, and A Laracha in Galicia, Spain, raising concerns ahead of the high-risk fire season.
The Netflix series 'Clanes' is reaffirmed as a generalist hit, following Ana's return to Galicia three years later to confront her past and clear doubts about her alleged betrayal.
Pablo Crespo, the former second-in-command of the Gürtel corruption network and ex-secretary of the Popular Party of Galicia, has been granted conditional release after three years in semi-liberty.

A court in Galicia, Spain, has rejected authorization for wolf control measures in several areas due to insufficient technical backing, leading farmers to complain they are being forced to abandon their livelihoods amidst an ongoing wolf crisis.

The Galician firm teams up with the Gibraltarian designer to delve into its archives.
The second vice-president and Minister of Labor and Social Economy will meet with several nominees, including the Galician filmmaker Oliver Laxe.

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe along the Atlantic coast. The filming took place in the region of Val Miñor in the South of Galicia. Scenes featured galloping horses, falconry, and traditional yurts, reported… The post Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celeb...

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and easterlies are forecast to bring rains and cloudy skies in parts of Luzon and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather forecast, weather specialist Loriedin de La Cruz-Galicia said that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will prevail
The 'Simplesmente... Vinho' wine fair, featuring 13 Galician producers, is set to take place from February 27 to March 1 at Alfândega do Porto, including dinners, art, and music.
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA is anticipated to report a loss of ARS17.19 per share, according to an earnings preview.

A genetic analysis of the remains of Christopher Columbus's descendants, exhumed in 2022, indicates a connection to noble families Zúñiga (Navarra) and Sotomayor (Galicia), pointing towards Galician origins for the explorer.

Spain is experiencing summer-like temperatures up to 30 degrees in regions like Galicia, Bilbao, and Seville, but a low-pressure system is expected to bring instability and rain starting tomorrow.

Following the Supreme Court's ruling on Pazo de Meirás, new efforts are underway to reclaim other properties linked to dictator Franco's heirs in Galicia, specifically targeting Casa de las Conchas and Casa Cornide.

A new report indicates that the Basque Country, Navarra, and the Balearic Islands offer the best-remunerated job opportunities in Spain, while Extremadura and Galicia have the lowest average salaries.

Morocco’s decision to halt sardine exports to the European Union has triggered a political and industrial crisis in Spain, where the Galician parliament on Tuesday approved a motion demanding urgent diplomatic action to reverse the ban. The post Morocco’s Sardine Export Ban Rattles Spain’s Canning Industry appeared first on Morocco World News.

The Galician shellfishing sector is experiencing unprecedented mortalities, with preliminary samples indicating up to 90% losses in cockles in some estuaries following a series of winter storms, threatening the livelihoods and continuity of a key coastal industry.
Antonio Rivero's immense biography rescues the articles of the author, winner of the Nadal Prize in 1968, in newspapers and magazines, as well as his letters or his facets as a traveler and lecturer.
A new isolated depression at high levels (DANA) is expected to bring persistent instability to the Iberian Peninsula on Monday, with risks of snow in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Madrid, heavy rains in Baleares and Catalunya, and strong waves in Galicia and Canarias.

"We never lived with our backs to Europe: our 1st King is the son of a Frenchman and a Galician woman," says historian João Paulo Oliveira e Costa. "90% of our interactions during the Expansion were peaceful."
A health alert has been issued in Spain by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs regarding several brands of grated cheese that may contain wood splinters. The affected products have been distributed across multiple regions including Andalusia, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Galicia, and Navarra.
Galician chef Javier Olleros of Culler de Pau restaurant shares his concerns about global problems, emphasizing empathy for those who leave their homes in pain and fear, and advocating for citizens and chefs to take a stand.
King Juan Carlos has returned to Spain for the first time outside of Galicia, Madrid, and Vitoria since his self-exile in Abu Dhabi, to attend a bullfight in Seville on Easter Sunday.
A Spanish luxury train offers a leisurely journey through the landscapes of Galicia and Asturias, allowing passengers to explore charming, culturally rich cities and magnificent nature along the way.

Portuguese railway company CP will deploy electric trains on the international Celta route, linking Porto to Vigo, for a year while a road transfer in Galicia remains necessary.

This Galician woman has turned her personal experience with the tumor into a fight so that other women do not have to go through it. 'I need to change this.'

Six communities in Spain, including Asturias, Cantabria, Galicia, and the Basque Country, are under an orange alert for a maritime storm with waves reaching up to 12 meters. The Balearic Islands and Catalonia are also on yellow alert for wind.
Atlantic salmon populations in Spanish rivers, particularly Asturias, Cantabria, and Galicia, have drastically declined from thousands in the mid-20th century to just hundreds, prompting fears of their possible extinction.

A sexual harassment case in the PSOE of Galicia leads to the resignation of the Equality official and the mayor's son joining the council, creating tension in the Lugo Provincial Council.
Comparative data from observations since 1950 show an increase in rainfall intensity of 36% in southeastern Andalusia and 29% in the Galicia region.
Drone operators from Ukraine's 80th Separate Air Assault Galician Brigade have successfully destroyed a significant Russian depot containing UAVs, related equipment, ammunition, and vehicles in Russia's Kursk region.