WATCH: Incredible moment nine-metre dead whale is scooped out of Valencia port
THE dead body of an enormous sea creature was found floating in a Valencia port. The finding of the nine-metre whale – the second largest
Spain paves way for 310 square-km offshore wind farm as close as 25km from the Costa del Sol shore
SPAIN is set to roll out offshore wind energy projects, with AndalucIa’s coast likely to host the first. The wind farm, dubbed Nao Victoria, would
Spain’s reservoirs reach levels that were unthinkable last year after six weeks of storms
SPANISH reservoir levels are at their highest level in 13 years after a month of heavy downpours across the country. All but two regions are
La Viñuela: Malaga’s biggest reservoir makes remarkable recovery after nearly vanishing two years agoÂ
TWO years after historic lows, Malaga’s La Viñuela reservoir has recovered to over 80% of its total capacity. Weeks of sustained rainfall have lifted Malaga’s
VOICES HEARD: Protesters vow to fight golf mega-project on last virgin coastal area on the Costa del Sol
DOZENS of expats have joined farmers and locals to protest a plan to build a golf course on virgin coastland in southern Spain. The demonstrators
Could new-fangled ‘solid water’ tech be the solution to Andalucia’s chronic drought issues?
AS Spain faces the uncertainty of another drought season, an unusual idea is attracting attention: powdered water. It may sound like science fiction, but the
Malaga’s Montejaque dam: How a 100-year-old engineering mistake has come back to haunt the Guadiaro Valley
FOR a century, it has been a local laughing stock. A ‘Ghost Dam’ that held no water, a monument to a Swiss engineer’s spectacular oversight.
Long-term forecasting models predict continued storms, torrential rain and flooding for Spain all the way into March
SPAIN could face further bouts of severe weather in the coming weeks, with long-range forecasts warning of continued heavy rain and flooding in multiple regions.Â
Andalucia has been riddled with small earthquakes – but are they being caused by the record rains filling up the earth?
WEEKS of heavy rain across southern Spain have coincided with a series of small earthquakes in Andalucia, raising questions among residents about whether the two
Justice at last: Notorious animal abuser in the Campo de Gibraltar is finally jailed after years of impunity
A PROLIFIC horse trader notorious for his treatment of animals has finally been put behind bars after years of campaigning. He will now spend the
Elon Musk claims ‘emptied Spain’ could generate enough solar power to supply all of Europe – but politics and investment are holding it back
RURAL Spain could be transformed into a vast solar powerhouse capable of supplying all of Europe’s energy needs, according to Elon Musk. Speaking at the
MAPPED: Huge swathes of the already-waterlogged Costa del Sol and inland Malaga are at risk of flooding – is your home in a danger zone?
OFFICIAL flood maps have revealed the neighbourhoods most at risk of catastrophe today as Storm Leonardo dumps hundreds of litres of rain onto already-saturated ground.
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: The beautiful alpine accentor inhabits the rugged areas of Andalucia this winter – can you spot one?
By Fran Candelera ONE of the most fascinating and beautiful birds to spot in winter is the alpine accentor (Prunella collaris). February is one of
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Can you spot the red-knobbed coot in January? Here’s where you might find it in Malaga, Cadiz, and SevillaÂ
By Fran Candelera JANUARY is just around the corner, and the red-knobbed coot (Fulica cristata) could be your birding challenge for the month. The heavy
Mordor, Winterfell…or Malaga? The Olive Press explores Antequera and the mysteries of El Torcal
SPAIN is known for its natural diversity – one moment you’re stretched out on a sun-bleached beach along the southern coast; the next, you’re strapping
Outcry in Spain as hunting federations ‘enter schools and encourage children as young as 14 to go out armed with guns’
NEW laws which encourage children as young as 14 to handle firearms have provoked an outcry among child protection groups. It comes after an initiative
Experts fear Mount Etna will tumble into the sea – and create a tsunami that destroys the Spanish coast
WHAT danger does an Italian volcano pose for us? Well, Mount Etna’s massive south face has reportedly shifted an inch and a half in the
Revealed: Which Costa del Sol beaches are more prone to maddening jellyfish invasions – and why
SWATHES of the Costa del Sol are critically vulnerable to jellyfish infestations, new research has found, in what scientists warn could pose a serious risk
Warning as armed hunters with dog packs to cull wild boar population near Malaga this weekend: These are the areas to avoid
RESIDENTS and visitors have been urged to avoid rural areas of Alhaurin de la Torre on Saturday, January 17, as an authorised wild boar hunt
Spain’s environment minister warns of ‘alarming increase’ in hate speech towards the country’s weather forecasters
CLIMATE experts in Spain are facing an ‘alarming increase’ in online hate speech, the environment minister has warned, amid concerns the trend could fuel mistrust
Coming up in 2026: Spain will enjoy its first total solar eclipse in over 100 years – all you need to know to catch the best view
ONLOOKERS gazed upwards as the sunlight dimmed, a rim of gold lining the pitch-black blot in the sky. It was the middle of the day,
Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?
THERE are 11 types of snakes in Spain, but only three of these are venomous, the last of which causes between 2,000 and 5,000 bites
Exotic alligator is rescued from reservoir after being dumped by owners in Spain
TWO people are facing animal abuse charges after dumping an alligator into a Castilla-La Mancha region reservoir. The exotic animal- known as a caiman caiman-is
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Who is that crawling up my wall? What you should know about geckos in Spain
Anyone who has a country property probably knows well the sticky footed lizards known as geckos.
Are solar panels a good investment in Spain? This Costa del Sol installation suggests a 17.7% ROI
This installation case study from Manilva – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – suggests a 17.7% ROI for the solar panel investment, based on electricity-bill
BIOPARC Fuengirola: 365 Days of Conservation on the Costa del Sol
YOU might not expect it, but in the very heart of the Costa del Sol is a place where no two visits are ever the