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Environment news from The Olive Press, covering the wildfires, extreme heat and ecological pressures reshaping Spain's landscape and coastline. Coverage spans an increasingly severe wildfire season and its human cost, coastal and marine pollution, wildlife and biodiversity threats, and the public health toll of prolonged heatwaves linked to climate change. For related coverage see Weather, Animals and National News.

Malaga beach shut to swimmers after fecal matter detected

Malaga’s E. coli woes continue as fecal matter found in the sea at four more beaches after recent storms

Swimmers are being warned against taking a dip at Campo de Golf, Sacaba, Misericordia and San Andres beaches after tests by the city’s municipal water

1 Oct, 2026 @ 13:14

Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga

Two earthquakes hit eastern Spain overnight as residents in Murcia and neighbouring Alicante feel the tremors

The first quake was a 3.1 magnitude with its epicentre near the town of Beniel, shaking the neighbouring Alicante region of Vega Baja.

30 Sep, 2026 @ 10:18

Alicante·Environment·Lead·Murcia

‘Dream come true’: Gibraltar finally begins work on sewage treatment plant after decades of pumping waste into the sea

The plant has been a Gibraltar government manifesto pledge since 2011, but two previous attempts to build a plant both collapsed.

28 Sep, 2026 @ 12:46

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

A major wildfire erupted in Igualeja, forcing dozens to evacuate their homes.

Fast-moving wildfire near Costa del Sol finally stabilised after dozens of locals forced to evacuate

More than 50 people were ordered to leave the area after the blaze erupted in Igualeja, north of Marbella, at around 10.20pm on Saturday.

28 Sep, 2026 @ 10:46

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Marbella

Charlie Mullins and a solar project at the foot of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park

OPINION: I’m no green warrior – but surely the eco-zealots can see why this mega solar project will do more harm than good, writes Charlie Mullins

In his latest column, Charlie Mullins slams a 'reckless' solar project planned at the foot of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park. in Andalucia.

27 Sep, 2026 @ 11:30

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Opinion

Spain hits jackpot with rare and strategically important lithium and rubidium deposits discovered near Salamanca

SPAIN could have the only rubidium mine in the world outside of China, while both metals are considered strategically important.

22 Sep, 2026 @ 12:58

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead

Costa del Sol reservoirs now hold enough water to last for more than two years, data shows

WATER levels at key reservoirs have reached an average 80% of capacity after the summer, easing shortage concerns following years of drought.

22 Sep, 2026 @ 10:18

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

How quickly do solar panels and battery storage pay for themselves in Spain?

FOR anyone weighing up solar panels, the first question is rarely about kilowatts or inverters. It’s often: how long before the system pays for itself?

21 Sep, 2026 @ 17:15

Business & Finance·Environment·Malaga·Sponsored

Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures

THE new body will meet every two months and sits alongside €1.3 billion of already-planned sewage upgrades for the province.

19 Sep, 2026 @ 12:15

Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga

Pedro Sanchez warns Spain’s energy ‘must not be at the mercy of unjustified wars’ during visit to ‘Europe’s biggest green hydrogen plant’ in Andalucia

SPAIN’S prime minister has visited the site of a new €1 billion green hydrogen plant in Andalucia as construction formally begins. Pedro Sanchez toured the

18 Sep, 2026 @ 13:32

Andalucia·Environment·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Four in five people in Spain ‘breathe polluted air’ with road traffic blamed as ‘biggest culprit’

GREENPEACE identified other sources of pollution in Spain including 'ports and certain types of industry, as well as airports'.

17 Sep, 2026 @ 13:30

Environment·Lead

Life finds a way: Dinosaur fossil of giant diplodocus discovered in Spain – the first to be found outside North America

THE diplodocus discovery - a dinosaur that could reach 33 metres in length - was made at the La Tejería site in El Castellar, Teurel.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 14:30

Animals·Environment·Lead·Other News

Toñi, the Iberian orca, was found with suspected shotgun pellet wounds in the Strait of Gibraltar in August.

Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine

INVESTIGATORS are continuing to hunt for clues after Spain’s oldest known orca was found with suspected gunshot wounds in her dorsal fin and back.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead

Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home

AT least three people have been injured after a devastating wildfire broke out on the Costa del Sol on Sunday afternoon.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 10:11

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

A major wildfire has broken out in Benehavis, Malaga on the Costa del Sol

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

A DANGEROUS wildfire has broken out in the hills above Marbella neear Benahavis, prompting local authorities to issue an emergency alert.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 15:47

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Collserola natural park in Barcelona and wild boars with African swine fever

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

THE decision has angered local officials, with the mayor of Sant Cugat del Valles urging the regional government to designate safe zones within the park.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 13:25

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September

AS the sun sets on summer, mushroom hunters across Spain take up the challenge of tracking down their favourite wild and wonderful edible fungi

12 Sep, 2026 @ 12:35

Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·National News

Greenpeace hails ‘beginning of the end’ for infamous Algarrobico hotel as Andalucia paves way for demolition

THE group said it hoped to see the infamous resort knocked down 'before the end of the year' following two decades of wrangling.

9 Sep, 2026 @ 17:20

Almeria·Environment·Lead

Spain’s deadliest summer on record as nearly 5,400 die from extreme heat, experts warn

THE staggering number makes 2026 the deadliest summer for heat since Spain began keeping comparable records in 2015.

8 Sep, 2026 @ 11:24

Environment·Health·Lead

Plans to build new luxury hotel on Marbella’s Golden Mile triggers outcry from environmental groups

THE five-storey hotel would take up nearly 5,000 square metres on protected coastline where only two-storey buildings are currently permitted.

7 Sep, 2026 @ 12:41

Environment·Lead·Marbella·Property

Spain calls on Brussels to tax private jets and fossil fuel profits to fund Europe-wide wildfire response

SPAIN is leading calls for the EU to tax private jets and the profits of fossil fuel companies to bankroll a Europe-wide climate resilience fund.

4 Sep, 2026 @ 15:08

Business & Finance·Environment·International Affairs·Lead

Spain issues barbecue warning after family party is caught cooking with open flame during wildfire season in Catalan national park

It comes as Andalucia introduces a tough new law to allow fines of up to €1 million for the most serious wildfire offences.

2 Sep, 2026 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Catalunya·Environment·Lead

Water supply for western Costa del Sol under pressure again as key reservoir drops to 63%

THE main supply for Estepona, Marbella and Mijas - the Concepcion reservoir - is down after a dry spring erased some of the winter's record

2 Sep, 2026 @ 14:45

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Tenerife’s deep magma system mapped for the first time as top volcanologist insists eruption risk ‘remains low’

The study follows a swarm of 15 small earthquakes recorded off Tenerife's north coast last week, the strongest a magnitude 3.6 tremor felt in La

31 Aug, 2026 @ 16:30

Environment·Lead·Tenerife

Mini tsunami fears at popular Murcia beaches after the Mediterranean sea suddenly retreats several metres

Local authorities fear the sudden drop in water levels could precede a rapid and dangerous tidal surge.

28 Aug, 2026 @ 13:20

Environment·Lead·Murcia

Firefighters contain Valencia blaze just south of the capital ahead of critical midday wind shift as beachside campsites are torched

The blaze broke out around 1pm on Thursday in the Devesa del Saler, a coastal green lung located between the city's southern beaches and the

28 Aug, 2026 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·Valencia

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Environment

Malaga’s E. coli woes continue as fecal matter found in the sea at four more beaches after recent storms

Two earthquakes hit eastern Spain overnight as residents in Murcia and neighbouring Alicante feel the tremors

‘Dream come true’: Gibraltar finally begins work on sewage treatment plant after decades of pumping waste into the sea

Fast-moving wildfire near Costa del Sol finally stabilised after dozens of locals forced to evacuate

OPINION: I’m no green warrior – but surely the eco-zealots can see why this mega solar project will do more harm than good, writes Charlie Mullins

Spain hits jackpot with rare and strategically important lithium and rubidium deposits discovered near Salamanca

Costa del Sol reservoirs now hold enough water to last for more than two years, data shows

How quickly do solar panels and battery storage pay for themselves in Spain?

Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures

Pedro Sanchez warns Spain’s energy ‘must not be at the mercy of unjustified wars’ during visit to ‘Europe’s biggest green hydrogen plant’ in Andalucia

Four in five people in Spain ‘breathe polluted air’ with road traffic blamed as ‘biggest culprit’

Life finds a way: Dinosaur fossil of giant diplodocus discovered in Spain – the first to be found outside North America

Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine

Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September

Greenpeace hails ‘beginning of the end’ for infamous Algarrobico hotel as Andalucia paves way for demolition

Spain’s deadliest summer on record as nearly 5,400 die from extreme heat, experts warn

Plans to build new luxury hotel on Marbella’s Golden Mile triggers outcry from environmental groups

Spain calls on Brussels to tax private jets and fossil fuel profits to fund Europe-wide wildfire response

Spain issues barbecue warning after family party is caught cooking with open flame during wildfire season in Catalan national park

Water supply for western Costa del Sol under pressure again as key reservoir drops to 63%

Tenerife’s deep magma system mapped for the first time as top volcanologist insists eruption risk ‘remains low’

Mini tsunami fears at popular Murcia beaches after the Mediterranean sea suddenly retreats several metres

Firefighters contain Valencia blaze just south of the capital ahead of critical midday wind shift as beachside campsites are torched

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ‘taking time to consider snap elections’ after losing housing vote

Spain’s housing reform decree is defeated in Parliament, paving way for snap elections before end of the year

WATCH: Horror moment highway truck robbers aim hail of gunfire at Guardia Civil officer before dishing out savage beating near Barcelona

Property sales fall as Andalucia asking prices surge by another 10% — with steepest rises in Sevilla and Almeria

Doctor is arrested in Marbella after nurse is found dead from suspected drug overdose in hotel

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