Royal cheer!

Dear Olive Press,

WHILE on holiday, it was very uplifting to see the crowds of Dutch expats and visitors celebrating King Willhelm’s birthday in Torremolinos. The atmosphere was one of great joy and exuberance, which I captured in this photo. The occasion was a surprise for many people on the Carihuela seafront and a very enjoyable one. It was good to see such a positive attitude towards thor royal family. We could do with something like this in England. Bravo the Dutch!!

Richard Duebel (by

email) versary of Picasso’s death, it should not be forgotten that Sorolla too has an anniversary. It has been 100 years since he passed away. I read in the Olive Press (Sorolla setback) that plans to borrow 30 of his works from Cuba for an exhibition have come to nothing, but surely there must be some sort of event to mark the centenary?

Dennis Capper, Quesada

Editor’s note: There are indeed many exhibitions to celebrate Sorolla and his works. Visit www.centenariosorolla.es/ for a list of several taking place in Spain and abroad. There are also many exhibitions to mark Picasso’s death. It is a very special year for art lovers who can view so many great works. Maybe book a week off and do a tour of some of these events. To get a taste of the best of two very different styles, head to Madrid, where both masters are being showcased.

Standing for election

I HAD to giggle when I read about former gay porn star Antonio Moreno running for mayor (Unusual candidate, Press all editions. Should he be elected I am sure he will be a fine upstanding mayor.

Picasso no gent

THE exhibitions and events to mark the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death are well underway. I feel it is not too soon after his death to point out that he was a flawed genius, for want of a better term! The way he treated the (many) women in his life was not the mark of a gentleman. In many ways, his treatment of them was just as ugly as his paintings!

Jennifer Steele, Torremolinos

Op Quick Crossword

90 Day Woes

AS a homeowner in Spain for 17 years and recently retired I find it all very confusing around the 90 day stay rule and registration as a resident, wishing to just come and go as planned before Brexit. What a mess that has caused and makes my plans much harder. Do you think they will sort out an easy solution in the near future or is becoming a resident the only solution?

John Davies, UK

Editor’s note: Since Brexit the simple fact is that if you want to stay longer than 90 days in Spain then you need to get residency. There are whispers that the EU may relax this regulation, but nothing concrete has been proposed.

Summer boost

FERRY company Balearia has announced extra summer services from Denia to Ibiza and Palma in the Balearic islands.

The Bahama Mama ferry will be used during the peak season to respond to the ‘high demand over the summer season and will enhance weekend services between the mainland and islands.

From mid-June, Balearia will offer four additional connections a week with Ibiza and two with Palma.

From Friday to Monday a service will sail from Denia to Ibiza in a 3-and-a-half hour trip departing at 7.30am and returning at 8.30pm, while on Fridays and Sundays the ferry will complete the route to Palma, departing from Ibiza at 11.30am and returning at 4.30 pm.

The Bahama Mama will complement the daily services of the fast ferry Eleanor Roosevelt on the triangular route with Ibiza and Mallorca and the connections of the fast ferry Ramon Llull travelling between Ibiza and Formentera.