Mijas unveils ‘El Burrito’ retirement park to give town’s notorious donkey taxis a place to rest
The El Burrito recreational park will provide a home for up to 48 animals, with dedicated shelters, grazing areas and veterinary facilities.
WATCH: Shock as wild boar family descends on Mijas with 13 youngsters in tow as sightings surge amid health warnings
Video shows the animals rummaging through bins opposite a supermarket on Sunday, with the sighting drawing both sympathy and concern from residents.
Saudi Arabia spreads its wings: Falcon exhibition blends ancient traditions with modern life
The Saudi falcon exhibition brings together falconry, technology, art and business, showing how an ancient tradition is reaching new audiences in a rapidly changing society.
Bear watching is taking off in Spain: These are the regions where you have the best chance of spotting brown bears
The Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these endangered animals.
208 reptiles rescued from traffickers during two police raids in Spain
OVER 200 illegally-kept reptiles have been seized in two Valencia region raids executed by the Guardia Civil.
Species of bat never discovered in Gibraltar before is found nesting on the Rock
A young male Geoffrey’s bat was found lurking in the northern end of the Rock. The species had never previously been confirmed in Gibraltar.
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.
WATCH: Two beluga whales arrive in Valencia after being rescued from euthanasia in Canada’s notorious Marineland water park
THIS is the moment two beluga whales and four dolphins found a new home in Spain after a race against time to save them from
EXCLUSIVE: The hunt for a lion roaming the wilds of the Spanish heartlands was very real – but local residents weren’t concerned
IT’S not every day you wake up to the news that a lion is on the loose. While it was, admittedly, silly season, the mid-August
Endangered Egyptian vulture rescued from storm after taking shelter on Costa Blanca terrace
A BIRD of prey was found taking shelter from strong winds and heavy rain on a Costa Blanca villa terrace last Thursday. The Egyptian vulture
Tragedy for animal lovers as tuna is found dead off the coast of Marbella just days after beachgoers rescued one that came to shore
A HUGE tuna has been found dead off the coast of Marbella just days after a giant fish was rescued in the same waters –
Spain could be a paradise for pooches this summer
WITH more than 100 dog-friendly beaches dotted along its coastline, it's never been easier for holidaymakers to bring their four-legged friend along for a dip.
Junta officers caught helping Mijas donkey taxis lug tourists around during prohibited orange heat alert
ANIMAL rights groups have accused local public officials of helping donkey taxi rides go on despite orange heat alerts. PACMA spotted several donkeys being put
Four youths who broke into Mallorca’s Marineland to swim with dolphins hit with €360 fines
FOUR young men have been handed suspended prison sentences and fines after breaking into a Mallorca dolphinarium to swim with the mammals. The group, aged
Where to find safe eclipse glasses in Spain – and support a youth-led fin whale project
WITH just 12 days to go until Spain’s historic August 12 solar eclipse, five young Canadian women are helping families watch the event safely while
‘Thank you, heroes’: Guardia Civil officers hailed after risking their lives to save pet dog from Madrid wildfire
OLIVE Press readers have lavished praise on a pair of Guardia Civil officers who went beyond the call of duty to save a pet dog
Animal activists rejoice as plans to build world’s first octopus farm in Spain are withdrawn
ANIMAL rights campaigners have hailed the collapse of Spain’s bid to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm as a landmark victory. Nueva Pescanova, the
Spain’s bid to build the world’s first octopus farm is scrapped over fears it would stink out busy passenger terminal
A BID to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm in the Canary Islands has been scrapped over fears it would pollute a nearby passenger
Delight as Iberian lynx is spotted in Spain’s Basque Country for the first time in more than a century
A REMOTE camera has recorded the first sighting of an Iberian Lynx for over a century in Spain’s Basque Country. A photo trap unit set
What are the latest rules as airlines tighten restrictions for travelling to and from Spain with pets?
PET owners heading to or from Spain this summer should be aware of a raft of new EU rules and strict airline policies for travelling
EXPLAINER: This is how Pamplona’s world-famous running of the bulls unfolds each year during the Sanfermines
EACH morning of the week between 7 and 14 July a rocket will be fired at eight o’clock precisely in the Navarre town of Pamplona.
WATCH: Firefighters abseil into Ronda’s Tajo gorge at night to save German shepherd stranded on cliff ledge after 60-metre fall
A GERMAN shepherd has been rescued by firefighters after falling off a cliff into the Ronda gorge. The incident occurred at around 9pm last Wednesday,
Appeal to help home over 100 Yorkshire Terriers on the Costa Blanca after they are discovered in tiny house in remote Alicante village
THE Mayor of a remote Costa Blanca village has appealed for help to rehome 116 dogs found crammed into a tiny house. Authorities discovered the
Blue shark spotted metres from shore at a popular Cadiz tourist beach sparks panic – but don’t worry it was just a baby
A VIDEO circling online of a juvenile shark swimming close to the shore in Sanlucar reminds holidaygoers about the potential sea life lurking below the
Miracle of nature as up to 9,000 newborn flamingo chicks begin spectacular annual migration across Torrevieja lagoons
A COSTA Blanca holiday hotspot was graced with heartwarming scenes as dozens of baby flamingos were seen migrating away from the lagoons where they were
Four trips you can do in Spain with your pet dog this summer – from pooch-friendly water parks in Barcelona to canine beaches in Alicante
SUMMER plans should be made with the entire family, including the dog. As of 2025, Spanish households are estimated to have a registered dog population
