Spain records warmest winter this century
SPAIN has recorded its warmest winter this century so far.
Costa Blanca council lets nature help in urgent beach restoration
PILAR DE LA HORADADA council is to make urgent repairs to coastal walks, after six months of destructive storms. Repairs to the walkway at the
‘Black gold’ cuttlefish caught in the UK and popular in Spain facing extinction due to over-fishing
CUTTLEFISH that are caught in the UK and are very popular in Spanish cuisine have been coming under threat of extinction.
People power prevails as Costa Calida councils make good muddy Mar Menor
FOLLOWING a series of high-profile protests by businesses and citizens around the Mar Menor, one council is taking action in time for the Easter break.
REVEALED: First bearded vulture to be born in the wild in Spain’s Andalucia
The first bearded vulture born in the wild this season has been called 'Savuti'
WATCH: Huge dolphin pods off Spain’s Costa Blanca could be result of storm Gloria ‘breaking open fish cages’, says Javea-based fisherman
A MASSIVE influx of dolphins off the Costa Blanca coast could be a hangover from storm Gloria. Fisherman Amadeu Ros believes the sharp rise of
Costa Blanca mayors accused of ‘disobedience’ over withholding reports on river pollution and dumping of waste
BOTH Benijofar and Formentera del Segura councils are being threatened with prosecution over withholding information requests. The Catalan Ombudsman of the Valencian Community, Angel Luna,
7 Effective Steps to Keep Your Commercial Space Pest-Free
A commercial space should be comfortable. An employee is likely to spend more time in the workplace than they are likely to spend in any
LONG READ: Nature lovers are waging war against barbed wire fences and locked gates to keep public trails open in Spain’s Andalucia
IMAGINE the scenario: You are walking on one of Andalucía’s beautiful public trails, it’s a walk you have enjoyed many times, but today is different
Costa del Sol’s Fuengirola Bioparc contributes €28,000 to biodiversity conservation projects
The popular Costa del Sol park currently participates in more than 20 international programs for the conservation of animal species
CLIMATE WARNING: Half of world’s sandy beaches could disappear by end of century say scientists, threatening Spain’s Costa del Sol
SCIENTISTS have released a new study suggesting 50% of the world’s sandy beaches could vanish by 2100 if nothing is done to curb climate change.
Two businessmen jailed for two years for illegally extracting water from Spain’s Donana National Park
TWO businessmen who illegally extracted water from Donana National Park have been jailed for two years.
Cosmetics firm in Spain launches vegan lipstick in violet for International Women’s Day
The 100% vegan lipstick has been designed for the traditional demonstrations of International Women’s Day on March 8
Costa Calida group threaten to move ‘heaven and earth’ in Mar Menor protest, demanding ‘respect and dignity’
RESIDENTS at the southern end of the protected Mar Menor lagoon have planned a peaceful march in protest at the conditions of the beaches at
Study in Spain and Mediterranean reveals 50% of beach plastic ‘comes from tourists’
Rubbish, including micro-plastics and small particles, was collected, catalogued and analysed at intervals throughout the year
IN PICS: In case you missed it, Madrid’s first Sustainable Fashion Week showcased wholesome-but-frumpy designwear
After oil, fashion is the world's most polluting industry
Door-to-door rubbish collection considered ‘pioneering’ in Spanish Costa Blanca town
PILAR de la Horadada council has chosen its own San Isidro neighbourhood to pilot a door-to-door rubbish collection scheme. Local Councillor for the Environment, Pedro
Costa Blanca nudist resort gets hands-on to maintain ‘virgin and natural beaches’
GUARDAMAR del Segura council have pledged that 7km of the town’s beaches will be cleaned by hand from tomorrow, March 1. The Costa Blanca town’s
WEATHER WARNING: Storm Jorge to rip through Spain, bringing heavy rain, six-metre waves and winds of over 100 km/h this weekend
The adverse weather is expected to intensify on Monday
Cherry blossom in Valencia’s Marina Alta named as most beautiful in all of Spain
CHERRY blossom in the Valencian Community’s Marina Alta region has been named as the most beautiful in all of Spain. Flowering cherry tress in the
Do you live on the Costa del Sol? Here’s how you can do your bit in the fight against ocean pollution
On March 24, the Surfrider Foundation Europe invites everyone to join or organise a clean up in their area in this latest push to fight
Use of cars in Madrid rises, while use of public transport declines
THE use of cars in Madrid has risen in recent years, whereas the use of public transport has declined.
Spain enters top ten countries with the most sustainable buildings in the world
28% of CO2 emissions come from buildings, so action to reduce this is essential to comply with environmental requirements
Costa Blanca resort shows ‘clear commitment’ to environment with new electric vehicles and free charging points for residents
GUARDAMAR del Segura has invested €80,000 in the acquisition of two electric vehicles, designed to collect household waste from local residents. They arrived on Tuesday
REVEALED: Why raw sewage was polluting luxury marina in Gibraltar
Gibraltar Government sources confirmed that works to fortify the main sewer forced rotten sewage to spill into the luxury marina through storm drains.
New Riverwalk approved for Costa del Sol
The Junta de Andalucia has authorised the walk which will run parallel to the Arroyo de Las Cañas in Estepona