Fresh protests in Mijas this weekend against notorious donkey taxis – all you need to know
ANIMAL activists are set to line the streets of Mijas this weekend as they demand ‘the end of the exploitation’ of the town’s famous donkeys.
Get off the beaten track this spring with National Geographic’s recommendations for Spain’s best natural wonders
FROM mist-laced waterfalls to ancient canyons carved over millennia, Spain’s landscapes come alive in spring with a rare intensity. These seven natural wonders reveal a
Spain’s alarming levels of contaminated water shown through interactive map – is your city being affected?
ACTIVISTS from Greenpeace have unveiled a map that shows which regions in Spain are suffering from nitrate pollution and poor water quality. Spain is known
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Get off the beaten track with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias
This article was first published on June 30, 2022 WE are nearing the end of one of the most spectacular walks in Spain when we
WATCH: Heart-warming sight off Spain’s Canary Islands as humpback whale breaches water in style alongside baby calf
A HUMPBACK whale and its baby calf were spotted leaping out of the water off the coast of the Canary Islands. The heart-warming display was
August’s total eclipse all booked up? Well don’t tell anyone but there’ll be an even more spectacular one in 2027 – when and where you can catch it in all its glory
SPAIN will witness a total solar eclipse this August for the first time in 114 years – and if you want to book somewhere to
Spain’s nationwide blackout one year on: How the day unfolded, what caused it and who’s paying for it?
ONE year ago today, at 12.33pm, the Iberian Peninsula lost power in under five seconds. The great apagón (blackout) of 28 April, 2025, remains the
Get ready for Spain’s once-in-a-century total eclipse with a dress rehearsal this week while the sun is in the same position in the skyÂ
THOSE in Spain can prepare for the once-in-a-century total eclipse by holding a dress rehearsal this week thanks to the sun’s position in the sky.
WATCH: Bizarre moment man ‘marries’ a tree at wedding ceremony in Madrid ‘to show emotional connection to nature’
A CEREMONY took place in El Retiro park on World Earth Day, drawing attention from passersby in the centre of the Spanish capital. Actor and
Early morning shock in Andalucia after 3.5 magnitude earthquake shakes homes in Granada
AN earthquake has shaken parts of Granada early this morning, waking people up across the area. According to the National Geographic Institute, the earthquake happened
Two arrests at protest against mega golf and tourism resort threatening to bulldoze one of few remaining plots of virgin land on the Costa del Sol
TWO protesters have been arrested for refusing to identify themselves as tensions flared over the destruction of protected farmland on the Costa del Sol. The
Life-saving expat who forced a footbridge over lethal Costa del Sol motorway is honoured four decades later
A BRITISH pensioner has been honoured at an A-7 motorway footbridge near Marbella after saving hundreds of lives by its construction. Her insistence to build
Popular Costa del Sol expat haven demands breakwaters to protect its dwindling beaches from being washed away – and Madrid to payÂ
URGENT action has been demanded by Mijas Town Hall to stop its dwindling beaches from rapidly disappearing into the sea. Mijas Town Hall fired off
Andalucia wetlands saved for now as court halts controversial Doñana boundary shake-up after WWF challenge
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to redraw the boundaries of Spain’s iconic Doñana wetlands has been put on ice after a major court admitted a legal challenge
A different kind of getaway on the Costa del Sol: Nature, family and lasting memories at Bioparc Fuengirola
WITH the May bank holiday approaching and Mother’s Day around the corner, the Costa del Sol once again becomes a top choice for those seeking
Bottles and cans to cost more as Spain enforces mandatory €0.10 deposit – here’s when the new scheme kicks in
SPAIN is set to introduce a new scheme that enforces a fee when bottles and cans are purchased. The deposit of up to €0.10 will
Renewables finally overtake fossil fuels as share of worldwide energy production – with ‘role model’ Spain leading the green charge
RENEWABLE energy has overtaken fossil fuels as the world’s main source of electricity for the first time in over a century, in a global shift
EXPLAINER: What is a ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – and will it make this summer Spain’s hottest yet?
A POSSIBLE ‘super El Niño’ is raising concerns that this summer could bring extreme heat to Spain. Experts say there is a strong chance the
Spain could sizzle like an oven this summer thanks to rare ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon – with warnings of extreme heat and record-breaking temperatures
SPAIN is preparing for the possibility of a scorching summer ahead, with warnings of extreme heat and record-breaking temperatures across the country thanks to a
This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK
A BEAUTIFUL beach in western Andalucia has caught the international spotlight after being named an ‘undiscovered gem’ by the British press. The Sun newspaper highlighted
How a zoo on the Costa del Sol is helping to save highly endangered tiger species at risk of vanishing
BIOPARC Fuengirola is playing a key role in the fight to save one of the planet’s most endangered animals: the Sumatran tiger. Good news emerging
Tragedy as two starving horses that ‘could barely walk’ are put down just weeks after being rescued from abusive trader in Campo de Gibraltar Â
TWO of the ten horses that belonged to a recently jailed trader have perished after rescuers were ‘physically unable to rehabilitate them’. The pair were
Missing pet parrot who lives with owner in the Basque Country is found safe and sound ‘on holiday’ in La Rioja
A PARROT that escaped from its home in the Basque Country last week has been found safe and well 100km away in La Rioja. Gorri,
Delight as two peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia
WILDLIFE gurus in Barcelona are jumping for joy after two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in a nest installed on top of the city’s iconic Sagrada
Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC
DIVERS have uncovered 34 underwater wrecks in the Bay of Algeciras, including the remains of a vessel dating back to the 5th century BC. The
Estepona details plans to complete last three segments of its Costa del Sol coastal path
Estepona has moved a step closer to completing its coastal corridor, with plans now drawn up for the final three sections. The town hall confirmed