Newer greener plan with more affordable housing launched in ‘Levante Expansion’ for Spain’s Benidorm
A HUGE plot of unused land in the heart of Benidorm is set to be transformed, 30 years after being earmarked for development. An updated
Why temperatures are set to reach 40° on Spain’s Costa Blanca this weekend
SCORCHING temperatures of up to 40° centigrade are expected this coming weekend in inland parts of the Vega Baja. According to the European Meteorological Center
Five more top awards for beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FIVE more quality ‘Q’ flags will fly alongside the 11 Blue Flags on Orihuela Costa this year. The blue flag awards recognise compliance with standardised
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN…Authorities in Spain’s Valencia warn of forest fire threat with easing of COVID restrictions
THE widespread easing of restrictions on movement within Spain and Europe in general is being hailed by most as a return to normality – but
Straws, cotton buds and plastic plates banned in Spain as of this Saturday
SINGLE-USE plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds sticks will be banned throughout the whole of the European Union from Saturday, July
Endangered lynx cub killed after being run over in Spain’s Huelva
AN IBERIAN lynx cub has been killed after being run over in the province of Huelva. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and
NO to solar panels say demonstrators in Spain’s Malaga
POLITICIANS and town mayors this morning joined protestors on a demo in Malaga to oppose plans for huge solar farms in the region. There is
Sierra de las Nieves: Stunning mountain range in Malaga becomes Spain’s newest national park
AFTER over six years of campaigning, Malaga will finally be getting its first national park. The Senate approved the future Parque Nacional Sierra de las Nieves
Feral pigs cause havoc as they stamped through popular Costa del Sol residential area in the middle of the night
A HERD of wild boars in search of a midnight feast have startled residents in a Costa del Sol urbanization. Residents in La Cala del
Malaga authorities demand ‘urgent moratorium’ to halt avalanche of solar farm projects across Spain’s Andalucia
Malaga’s provincial council has approved a motion to demand that the Junta de Andalucia and the Spanish government delay approval for dozens of photovoltaic projects
Sun shines on Repsol: Spain’s oil giant opens first solar plant
OIL giant Repsol has opened its first first PV solar farm as it moves towards decarbonisation. Located in the town of Manzanares, in the province
Valencia becomes the first port in Spain to install solar panel floor that can be walked on and driven over
VALENCIA port has taken a firm step in the green direction with the installation of solar panels in the ground that can be walked on
TICK INVASION: Residents in town in Valencia region of Spain warned over insect plague
RESIDENTS in Castellon are being overrun by a nasty plague of ticks. While mosquitos – particularly the tiger variety – and cockroaches are the most
Recycling from citizens in popular expat area increases five-fold over 10 years on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA Municipality is making huge advances in recycling with a 500% increase in little over 10 years. The area covers popular expat areas such as
Residents vow to stop mega solar park that will ruin environment and spoil views in most desirable corner of southern Spain
The celebrated green valleys and whitewashed village route around Andalucia are being lined up for a giant industrial makeover, writes Fiona Govan in Gaucin
Divers fish out dozens of tyres from just one small area of the Costa Blanca sea in Spain
400 kilos of rubbish, including 53 tyres, were removed in a weekend clear-up around Javea’s Punta de l’Arenal beach and Primer Muntanyar. It was a
Oil not be back: Last oil rig in Spain to close, ending 60 years of extraction in the country
By Nickacia forrester Petrochemical giant Repsol will stop extracting oil in Spain this month as it responds to new environmental laws. This decision puts an
CLEANING UP: Volunteers collect 70 kilos of rubbish from beach and seabed on the Costa del Sol
By Nickacia Forrester FIFTY volunteers who joined in a beach cleanup collected 70kg of trash in just one day. Members of the Association Subacuática Casares
SWEET GRAPES: Spain’s Valencia area leads the way in ecological cava production
THE Utiel-Requena inland area of Valencia has long been a world-class denomination for wines rivalling even La Rioja – and cava is the name of
Green initiative launched by town council as it asks people to “do our part” on Spain’s Costa Blanca
LOS MONTESINOS Town Hall is giving away cloth shopping bags in a move to cut waste and safeguard the environment. In exchange for five plastic
Looking for the best, plastic free, drinking water filter system in Spain? Try ECO PURO
To research or to buy any of the water filter systems offered in this article, visit www.eco-puro.com Micro Plastic pollution is everywhere, even in bottled
Protests mount against mega solar farm plans for Spain’s Costa del Sol
PROTESTS against proposed giant solar panel farms are gaining strength across the Costa del Sol with the latest demonstrations held in Coin, Castellar and Salinas,
Valencia’s municipality with the most – Orihuela collects 13 Blue Flags for its beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA COSTA collected its 13 Blue Flags from the Valencian government this week, making it the municipality with the most awards for its beaches in
(TOOOOO) HOT OFF THE PRESSES!: Climate change on the agenda
THE WMO (World Meteorological Organisation) just published its latest report on our climate. Before we get to it’s damning conclusions, let me explain a bit
Radioactive row: Town halls stripped of right to block nuclear waste disposal facilities
By Nickacia Forrester LOCAL town halls will no longer be allowed to block plans to build or extend radioactive waste storage facilities. It is one
European money helps finance improved facilities in unique palm grove on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE VEGA BAJA’S El Palmeral de Orihuela will be opening a brand new guest area for visitors to use just in time for the summer