Tag: nature
Man in Spain killed by Asian wasp as insects move towards Costa del Sol 40km each year
The wasps will conquer Spain from north to south, according to insect expert Marcos Negrete
IN PICS: The newly updated list of Malaga’s 13 natural monuments
After the recently announced additions to Malaga’s natural monuments list, we look at all 13 of these stunning environmental sites
Tourists in Spain could face PRISON for writing name in sand on protected beaches
Perpetrators could be fined up to €600 or face prison, while visitors to the island will now have to get written permission before visiting the island
ROCKY ROAD: Drivers in Spain’s Andalucia narrowly escape falling five-tonne boulder
With a history of rock falls in the area the mayor took no chances in sealing off the highway ahead of heavy rain forecasts
MONKEYING AROUND: All you need to know about Gibraltar’s mischievous macaques
The macaques have been residents since the 12th century as they are depicted in paintings of the period
Protected Posidonia grasslands to receive million Euro funding
THE MINISTRY of Environment has agreed to give almost €2 million in funding to the Balearic Institute of Nature (Ibanat) to control and protect...
Protests held over contaminated ‘brown water’ on Mallorca beach
A GROUP of neighbours has protested over contamination of one of the island’s most popular bathing spots.Dozens held up placards to demand action after...
The UK joins the battle against the ‘olive ebola’ as it spreads through Europe
PRINCE Charles is pleading with the UK government to ban the import of plants that might have the ‘olive Ebola’ virus that has wreaked...
WORKING ASSES: Donkeys hired to graze high-risk fire areas in Mallorca
A LEGION of donkeys is being employed to lower the risk of fire in two key areas of Mallorca. Two groups of between 15 and...
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...
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...
New Year’s Day supermoon will be the brightest of 2018
TONIGHT the winter supermoon will light up the sky, the brightest of three supermoons in 2018.The moon will be at the closest point to...
WATCH: Moment Malaga police capture giant snake
The serpent had devoured two swallows before it was caught
Tawny owl ‘on his way out’ bounces back after a couple of Ibuprofren from British expat
Speedy recovery for tawny owl thought to have been hit by a car
Record number of birds spend winter in Andalucia
Almost one million migrating breeds have been recorded in the region’s wetlands
Castilla-La Mancha nature reserve combats nuclear waste
Castilla La Mancha takes a stand against nuclear waste
Abandoned Cadiz nature reserve to be brought back to life
Twitchers are set to flock to Trocadero Island as rare species return
Protect Andalucia
Those entrusted to protect Andalucia's natural heritage are pushing their power to the limit
Vultures at risk as deadly animal treatment comes to Spain
Drug responsible for wiping out India's vulture population is approved for use in Spain
Action group launch anti-bird poisoning campaign
Action plan to snare birdlife killers and to put an end to poison-baiting
Oh, I do like to be beside the lakeside
Jon Clarke explains why the Andalucian lake district is a good alternative to the coast
Toll road alternative for Andalucia
A new walking and cycling route now links Ronda and Marbella
My Top Ten green escapes in Spain
To help launch our new site www.greenguidespain.com, President of Greenpeace Spain, Juan Lopez de Uralde tells the Olive Press about his favourite natural escapes
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WATCH: Plane drops water on Sierra Helada national park as forest fire blazes above Benidorm’s Aqualandia
THIS is the moment a plane was spotted dropping water on a forest fire above Benidorm's Aqualandia water park.
