Man Sentenced to 18 Months Over £110k Christmas Lottery Dispute in Spain Friday, December 26, 2025 spain lottery elgordo crime law court prison dispute justice christmas In a dramatic turn of events, a man who believed he had won €125,000 (£110,000) in Spain’s famed Christmas lottery, known as ‘El Gordo,’ found himself sentenced to 18 months in prison. The case, ruled by Spain’s Supreme … Read More
Benidorm Feels Like a Ghost Town as Tourists Note Quiet Streets and Family-Focused Holidays Thursday, July 24, 2025 benidorm tourism spain families summer travel economy holiday crowd weather As summer reaches its peak, beach destinations usually buzz with activity. Benidorm, a popular Spanish resort known for its vibrant nightlife, budget accommodations, and appeal to both families and partygoers, has long been a … Read More
‘I quit the UK for Spain but didn’t realise it was 20 years behind’ Saturday, July 19, 2025 expat spain bureaucracy technology digitalnomad tiecard visa residency paperwork costadelsol Mark Danby, a UK expat from Stockport, Greater Manchester, swapped the rainy UK for sunny Spain six months ago, settling in Manilva on the Costa del Sol. While he enjoys life in Spain, Mark has encountered significant … Read More
Longtime Benidorm Resident Discovers Charming Hidden Bar with Unbeatable Prices Thursday, July 10, 2025 benidorm expat bar tapas drinks hiddengem oldtown spain community hospitality Michelle Baker, a British expat and longtime resident of Benidorm for over 40 years, has uncovered a true hidden gem in the heart of the Spanish holiday town. Through her popular Facebook page, Benidormforever, Michelle … Read More
I Tried Fish and Chips in Benidorm and Was Shocked by the Price – But It Was Worth Every Penny Monday, June 23, 2025 benidorm fishandchips uktourist ray’schippy2 foodreview holidayeats britishcuisine spain foodprices takeaway British holidaymaker Harry was left amazed after trying fish and chips in the vibrant seaside city of Benidorm. Known online as HarryTokky, he shared his experience from Ray’s Chippy 2, a popular spot praised by tourists as … Read More
Woman wins £130k on EuroMillions but faces legal battle with mother-in-law after husband’s death Monday, June 16, 2025 euromillions lottery inheritance court dispute spain winnings family benefits legal Winning £130,000 in the EuroMillions jackpot would usually be a cause for celebration, but for one woman in Spain, it resulted in a painful legal battle with her late husband’s family. Known only as H, the woman won €154,073 … Read More