New European bison calf born at zoo in Spain’s Jerez
IN a heartening occurrence that unfolded at the beginning of this month, Thursday August 3, a female European bison calf was born at the Zoobotanico
Court in Spain’s Andalucia releases alleged head of drug clan on bail during high profile Algeciras case
A COURT in Spain’s Andalucia has released the alleged leader of the Castanas criminal group on bail for €400,000 after spending nearly three years in
Ferries in Spain’s Andalucia use biofuels to cut carbon emissions by 90% across Straits of Gibraltar
FERRIES that cut down carbon dioxide emissions by 90% using locally made biofuels will soon sail out of the Algeciras port in Spain’s Andalucia. A
Iconic Sanlucar horse races in Spain’s Cadiz kick off today
THE renowned Sanlucar horse races are gearing up for another edition on the beaches of Cadiz province. This historical event, now in its 178th year
Intrepid CEO prepares to brave waves, winds and wild creatures in charity swim across Strait of Gibraltar
A HARDY hotelier is part of a group of four who have set the ambitious goal of swimming from Europe to Africa in the name
Giant Mediterranean jellyfish washes up on beach in Spain’s Tarifa
A SPECIMEN of Rhizostoma pulmo, the largest jellyfish species in the Mediterranean, has washed up on a beach in Tarifa. The impressive find was made
Member of notorious ‘ISIS Beatles’ torture group found dead in his cell in Spain’s Cadiz
ONE of the suspected infamous ‘ISIS Beatles’ who tortured and beheaded captives while in Syria has been discovered dead in his prison cell in Cadiz.
Two supermarket employees who stole thousands of rum and whiskey bottles arrested in Cadiz
TWO employees who stole thousands of rum and whiskey bottles from the supermarket they worked at have been arrested in Los Barrios (Cadiz). The workers
Two 2000-year-old Amphoras discovered off coast in Spain’s Cadiz
TWO amphoras, dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries, have been discovered at a beach in Puente Mayorga, in the Cadiz municipality of San
BUSTED: Massive marijuana stash found in Cadiz
A stash of over 3,000 plants of marijuana has been seized in Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz). The massive plantation was found inside an industrial
Orcas attack three more yachts at new spot near luxury Sotogrande marina in Spain’s Andalucia
A POD of orcas has attacked three yachts near the upmarket marina of Sotogrande in Spain’s Andalucia, causing more alarm among mariners. The orcas –
Scammers caught hiding at Benidorm campsite after conning elderly victims across Spain
FIVE SPANIARDS have been arrested at a Benidorm campsite after scamming elderly people across Spain. Three men and two women aged between 27 and 55
Vejer de la Frontera’s foodie scene is deliciously competitive
Vejer de la Frontera is the food capital of Cadiz counting on culinary influences from far and wide. ONE pinch Mediterranean, one grate of mountain
Discover Castle of Guzman El Bueno in Tarifa—one of the best-preserved castles in Spain
THE castle of Guzman el Bueno is a national historic monument Heritage listed building and is one of the best preserved castles in Spain. Situated
Rare giant squid washes up on beach in Spain’s Cadiz
THE body of a giant squid measuring a metre and a half has washed up on a tourist beach in Cadiz stunning locals. The discovery
Young man dies after falling from balcony during tragic stag party in Cadiz
A YOUNG man was found dead in the street after falling from a second floor in Conil de la Frontera (Cadiz). The 34-year-old had travelled
Invasive brown gunk algae threatens beaches in Spain’s Cadiz
AN unprecedented amount of seaweed has washed ashore on the beach of Caños de Meca in Cadiz. An estimated 15,000 kilos of invasive seaweed has
Vast quantities of cocaine intercepted in banana shipments to Spain’s Andalucia
THE GUARDIA CIVIL has dismantled a criminal gang who imported large quantities of cocaine hidden in banana containers that docked in Algeciras. 13 people have
Spain’s Rota to have one kilometre dog-friendly beach as of this summer
ROTA will soon boast its very own canine beach. The Junta has just granted the authorisation for a third pooch friendly beach on the shores
Bogus holiday rental scam captures victims in Spain and the UK
THE GUARDIA CIVIL in Valencia has brought down a group of scammers offering holiday home rentals in Spain to domestic and United Kingdom customers. Two
48 black flags handed to environmentally ‘destroyed’ beaches and coastal areas across Spain
ECOLOGISTS in Action has handed their unwanted black flags to 48 beaches across the Spanish coast. The environmental group, which exposes a number of beaches
Cocaine cowboys: Three day search of animal cargo ship fails to find drugs
A THREE-DAY search by the Spanish authorities of a ship carrying 16,000 cows was called off after officers failed to find the five tonnes of
Large snake surprises homeowner in Spain’s Rota
A LARGE snake has come as a big surprise for a Rota homeowner, who found the reptile slithering around the patio of his house. The
Spain’s best golf course is found in Sotogrande
SOTOGRANDE is home to the world famous Valderrama golf course, considered not only the best in Spain, but also in Europe and even considered one
Andalucia home to best beach in Spain
THE Conde Nast Traveler magazine has listed the top 10 beaches in Spain, with the number one spot going to a beach in Andalucia. Voted
Around 200 Rainbow Family hippies kicked out from Andalucia major national park
HUNDREDS of hippies, a number of them British, were kicked out of one of Andalucia’s main natural parks yesterday (Thursday June 8). The free spirits,