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.
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.
Pedro Sanchez embraces new wave of data centre construction but insists on tough regulations
THE PM said new centres planned for Spain have energy needs that ‘outstrip expectations,’ stressing they should remain ‘economically sustainable.'
Stormy winter surges water levels in key Malaga reservoirs – in a silver lining amid the devastation wrought by Atlantic storms
STORM-FUELLED reservoirs have swelled to nearly double their usual size in Malaga – in a rare silver lining after weeks of relentless stormy weather across
Emergency water restrictions are announced for 5,500 people in Spain’s Tenerife – stoking anti-tourism sentiment online
AN ongoing drought on the holiday island of Tenerife has forced the local government to bring in emergency water restrictions for more than 5,000 people.
Avocado obsession threatens local water supplies in southern Spain: Environmentalists warn 40,000 people are at risk in Andalucia – as demand for green ‘superfood’ continues to surge in Europe and the US
AN environmental organisation in Spain has warned that growing avocados in the surroundings of the Guadiaro River in the Andalucia region is ‘stealing the water
Marbella reveals when it will decide on the filling up of private swimming pools – as drought conditions remain ‘grave’
MARBELLA mayor Angeles Muñoz told journalists at a press conference Friday that she would consider authorising the refilling of private swimming pools after May 1,
Tap water in town near Marbella is deemed ‘not fit for consumption’ – affecting 5,000 residents
5,000 residents cannot drink tap water in THIS Marbella town after it is deemed ‘not fit for consumption’. The Junta health department has declared water
Drought latest in Spain: Has this weekend’s rain helped relieve the pressure on Malaga’s reservoirs?
WET weekend weather has left the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada frosted with snow and brought much needed precipitation to Malaga province, overflowing streams
Homes may run out of water on Spain’s Costa del Sol next week: Acosol to reduce pressure on supply networks due to the ‘critical’ drought and lack of rainfall
WATER pressure will be reduced in homes on the Costa del Sol next week and many could see their taps run dry, it has been
Drought latest in Spain: Andalucia approves €217m plan – these are the measures being prepared
THE Junta have announced a new package of anti-drought measures worth €217m, as fears of looming water restrictions continue to mount. The region’s Minister for
Water restrictions in Marbella: All you need to know as new rules are brought in to tackle drought
NEW water restrictions have been imposed by the Ayuntamiento de Marbella in an attempt to control the drought. The measures, which will affect both public
Residents in Spain’s Malaga to face 42% water bill hike in spring, averaging €20 monthly
STARTING from next spring, the water bill in Malaga’s capital will experience a 42.7% increase, resulting in citizens paying an average of €20.8 euros per
Cracking up: A look back to Spain’s worst drought in 30 years
AS Spain suffers under record sweltering temperatures the drought affecting most of the country continues to worsen. Reservoir levels are dwindling, particularly in Catalunya and
Resevoirs in Spain’s Andalucia see continued water loss, now at a scarce 21.57% capacity
AMIDST the summer heat, the continued decrease in water levels across Andalucia’s reservoirs remains a concerning issue. The ongoing decline in water levels within Andalucia’s
Doñana’s biggest lagoon in Spain’s Huelva dries up for second year in a row marking unprecedented occurrence
THE largest permanent lagoon within the Doñana ecosystem, Santa Olalla, has now dried up entirely for the second year running. This alarming phenomenon has not
Beach shower services suspended in capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es BEACHGOERS in Malaga’s capital are set to experience a shift in their seaside routines as the familiar beach
Water Crisis in Spain’s Malaga: August starts with half the water supply compared to last year and 30 towns under restrictions
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA faces the month of August with a dire water situation, holding only half the amount of water
Rio Chillar in Spain’s Malaga threatened by drought and overcrowding
RIO CHILLAR, nestled in Malaga’s picturesque landscape, faces a dual threat as drought and overcrowding cast a shadow on its once vibrant ecosystem. With crystal-clear
Mediterranean Sea on its way to reaching highest temperature ever recorded
RISING thermometer readings are not only affecting mainland Spain, but they are also having a significant impact on the Mediterranean Sea. So far this summer,
Viñuela reservoir in Spain’s Malaga drops to historic low
LA VIÑUELA reservoir in Malaga has sunk to just 8.94% of its total capacity, hitting a new historic low. Until now the reservoir had never
Town in Spain’s Malaga limited to just 6 hours of running water a day
THE Malaga town of Casabermeja has implemented significant water restrictions in a bid to curb water usage. The municipality of Casabermeja, which stretches from Montes
Water restrictions round-up as nearly 400,000 residents is Spain’s Malaga suffer water limitations to some degree due to drought crisis
WITH extreme temperatures, little rain, and low water reserves, more and more municipalities in Malaga are limiting water usage. Benalmádena, Alhaurín de la Torre, Rincon
Drought crisis sees first closures of swimming pools and dismissals of lifeguards in Spain’s Malaga
THE growing drought crisis is placing hundreds of swimming pools in inland Malaga under threat. The water supply restrictions have arrived earlier than expected. Back
Drought crisis measures introduced in Spain’s Ronda
RONDA has banned the use of drinking water for filling swimming pools, watering gardens and washing cars. The measures come following notification from the Junta
Partido Popular leader Feijoo to create National Water Authority if he wins Spain’s general election
THE Conservative opposition Partido Popular(PP) will create a National Water Authority if it wins the July 23 general election to deal with Spain’s water supply
