Machines which pay you to recycle arriving to 100 locations across Spain
MACHINES which pay you to recycle are arriving to 100 locations across Spain. Before the end of the year, the dozens of vending-like machines will
Fifth tremor in two days makes Spain’s Costa Blanca the earthquake hotspot of Europe
FOLLOWING two earthquakes reported in the Torrevieja area yesterday, another even bigger shock was felt in Alcoi this morning, in the hills above Benidorm. With
Twin earthquakes in Spain as Costa Blanca becomes country’s most affected region
TWO earthquakes of magnitude 2.6 and 2.4 hit the Costa Blanca South last night and early this morning, making it the region in Spain most
‘The nagging limpet’: Spain’s endangered hermaphrodite sea snail
A SPANISH environmental group has launched an awareness campaign for an endangered species of limpet endemic to the Costa del Sol. With a thick shell
The Highlands look to Spain’s Andalucia in its fight to save its wild cat from extinction through captive breeding
The Junta is collaborating in the international partnership Saving Wildcats, offering expert advice on the development of a captive breeding programme for its Scottish 'cousin'.
Future flood fears fuelled by climate change for parts of Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOUR Costa Blanca areas have been named as being in the firing line from severe storms and flooding caused by climate change. A report produced
Spain a ‘high risk’ country for trafficking of tigers due to lax laws, warn environmentalists
In 14 countries across the EU, private individuals and/or circuses can still keep tigers. Both scenarios are permitted in Spain.
Endangered turtles released off Spain’s Murcia to be tracked around the world by satellite
LOGGERHEAD turtles born in captivity have been released into the wild off Murcia beaches. Over two separate releases, 21 of the endangered species were returned
WATCH: Iberian lynx roams the streets of Spain’s Andalucia before becoming trapped in house
The lynx was finally captured over two hours later, after getting itself trapped in the entrance of one of the town’s houses.
Rare Blue Shark washed up at popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca
The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is a species of requiem shark which inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans
37 sea turtle eggs hatch on Cabopino beach in Spain’s Marbella
These hatchings are the first of their kind ever recorded in Malaga
More than 340,000 trees planted in Spain’s Malaga in fight against climate change
In 2019, more than 44 initiatives were carried out to combat climate change, with a budget of almost €10 million
Two solar power farms may be scrapped in Spain’s Vega Baja as area now classed as flood plain
TWO huge solar power farms planned for Spain’s Vega Baja region are now in doubt because of a combination of bad timing and poor communication.
Residents raise a stink over manure plant on border of Spain’s Costa Blanca and Murcia regions
PLANS to build a manure processing factory on the Murcia-Alicante Province border have caused a big stink amongst residents and environmentalists. The proposed plant, to
New documentary based in Spain’s Lobo Park sanctuary reveals the truth about wolves
IT’S fair to say that wolves get a pretty bad rep. Two words usually accompany the species: big and bad. Whether leading Little Red Riding
How to Cultivate Daffodil Flowers at Home
Many people think that daffodils are exclusively garden plants. However, these flowers can be planted in a pot at home, and they are easy to
Lesbian penguins at Oceanografic aquarium in Spain adopt their first baby
A LESBIAN penguin couple at Oceanografic aquarium in Valencia have adopted a chick to raise as their own. The power couple, Electra and Viola, have
Baby flamingos fly off-target from breeding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SOME of the 800 flamingos born last spring on Torrevieja’s salt lake have found it tricky to get their sense of direction. Most have flown
Two captive eagle owls returned to their natural habitat in Spain’s Cordoba
Both species were taught to fly and hunt live prey before release.
Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca
A FARMER from Porreres had the fright of his life when he visited his farm in Montuïri late one night and discovered a herd of
Scientists unable to track chicks at Andalucia’s largest flamingo settlement due to COVID-19
Due to coronavirus, the Ministry has determined that the bird banding will not take place this season.
FLOATING solar panels connected to grid in a renewable energy first for Spain
A RESERVOIR in the Spanish region of Extremadura is the site of Spain’s first grid-connected FLOATING photovoltaic solar power plant. Guillermo Fernández Vara, President of
Protesters take action against bull fighting in Spain
PROTESTS are expected to erupt at the Plaza de toros de Estepona today before a controversial bull fight begins at 7pm. Activist group Estepona Antitaurina
Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground
Santa Eugenia town hall vowed to continue imposing the penalty to anyone who is seen throwing the personal protective gear on the ground
High demand for wine and olive oil will endanger birds’ habitats in Spain
When the land is converted it will be less suitable for endangered bird species including little bustards, great bustards and lesser kestrels
Calvia beaches in Mallorca awarded most Q Flags throughout Spain
CALVIA beaches in Mallorca have been awarded the most Q Flags throughout the whole of Spain.