Dogs to be banned from ALL Costa del Sol beaches this summer
The ban will run from June 1 to September 30 and will apply to all beaches including the specific dog-friendly beaches that have been set up in Casares, Malaga and Fuengirola
Poisoned by planes?
After a heated debate about whether the Spanish authorities have been spraying
Something nasty this way comes
Jason Heppenstall delves deep under the bedclothes and finds something nasty
Human rights defender says Spain is ‘cruel’ to migrants
Speaking at the Joint Committee on Relations, ombudsman Francisco Marugan said there were 'major deficiencies' in how the media represented illegal migrants.
EU provides record funding to build new power cable between France and Spain
The submarine cable, costing €578 million, will run for 230 miles across the Bay of Biscay to help ease one of Europe’s worst network bottlenecks.
Sierra de las Nieves moves one step closer to becoming national park
The park is home to the largest population of Spanish firs in Andalusia and more than 150 species of birds.
Ryanair announces 29 new routes to Spain in time for the summer
The changes will see more flights coming from Valencia, Alicante and Sevilla as well as domestic flight paths from Sevilla to Alicante and the Canary
WATCH: Drunk Spanish man rides a donkey through village in Caceres
Bernabé the donkey, was forced through the packed, cobbled streets of the village while throngs of people surrounded the animal.
Spain’s movie production nearly doubles, according to new report
The report charts the level of production between 2007-8 and compares that to 2015-6 and comes in behind Britain, France and Germany which came first,
Dog rescue centre in Spain in peril after British expat owner dies suddenly from brain aneurysm
DOZENS of dogs are in danger after their British expat owner died suddenly from a brain aneurysm. Hope for Podenos, in Albacete, urgently needs €120,000
Man in Spain rescued after spending eight days trapped in snow-covered hut
But the snow meant officers had to ski down to the hut because it was too thick to land nearby to rescue the stranded man.
Protected nature reserve in Spain’s Andalucia set on fire for its own good
A NATURE reserve has been set on fire in a bid to regenerate growth. The Laguna de Fuente de Pierda nature reserve in Andalucia was
Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism
Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.
Cold snap in Spain going nowhere as temperatures reach -15C, Friday to be the coldest day of the winter so far
THE cold snap affecting most of Spain shows no signs of abating with 31 provinces still on alert for low temperatures. Weather agency AEMET has
Mallorca’s first protected wetlands celebrates anniversary with demands for improvements
AS Mallorca’s S’Albufera natural park celebrated its 30th anniversary, the GOB demands ‘more commitment’ and a ‘critical analysis’ of the park’s situation. The park, which
IN PICS: Spain covered in snow as schools and roads closed across the country
A BLANKET of snow and ice has covered much of Spain with 34 provinces on alert in the north, centre and south of the country.Â
Earthquake shakes Andalucia hotspot in Spain
AN Andalucia hotspot was shaken by an earthquake last night. The 3.0 magnitude quake hit Granada at around 9.22pm and may have been felt by
Spain calls crisis meeting as temperatures to plummet to -12C
SPAIN’S crisis committee was forced to meet this morning after weather forecasts predicted temperatures as low as -12C. The meeting in Barcelona aimed to create
WATCH: Amazing moment Malaga’s real life Robinson Crusoe makes fire from plastic bag filled with water
THIS is the moment a Malaga castaway makes fire using a plastic bag filled with water. Alvaro Cerezo is a professional Robinson Crusoe after visiting
IN PICS: Epic battle between two male goats in Spain sees one plunge to its death
THIS is the moment two mountain goats in Spain locked horns before one plunged to its death. The two Spanish ibex were pictured by 53-year-old
Spain cold front ‘will worsen’ in Malaga province with lows of -2C and chances of snow
THE cold front taking grip in Malaga province will continue throughout this week, with chances of snowfall in inland areas and even in the capital.
Spanish-speaking woman’s missing dog sparks race row as people call for Spain to change its word for ‘black’
A HISPANIC woman’s missing dog has sparked a race row on social media. Rebecca Macias was dubbed ‘racist’ by Twitter users after she plead for
Rocky mounds in Balearics threaten biodiversity along the coast
Some say the mounds have mystical qualities, channelling energy from visitors but with tourism figures reaching new heights, the problem shows no sign of abating.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Hikers must now apply for permit to access Ternelles finca
ONLY pre-registered visitors will be allowed access to Ternelles finca following a new ruling in the ongoing dispute between Pollensa town hall and the March
Discovering Andalucia’s rocky roads on your doorstep
There is nothing I like more than getting out on my mountain bike and exploring the stunningly beautiful Andalucian countryside, writes Ashley Higgins
Spain is third European country to carry out baby heart transplant
The Gregorio Maranon Hospital carried out the operation, despite the donor and child having incompatible blood types.
Seven Spanish traditions of extreme animal torture that MUST be stopped
Below we have rounded up seven of the country’s most sickening practices which must be stopped.
CCTV cameras to be installed in ‘crime hotspots’ in Marbella
The video feed will go straight to local police rather than the town hall.
Bilbao is all hooked up to be the world’s internet hub
Today, there are over 420 submarine cables in service around the world, stretching a length of over 700,000 miles.