Delight as Iberian lynx is spotted in Spain’s Basque Country for the first time in more than a century
A REMOTE camera has recorded the first sighting of an Iberian Lynx for over a century in Spain’s Basque Country. A photo trap unit set
Three weekend hikes that start at the source of Spain’s mightiest rivers
FINDING the source of a river can make for an incredible hike, with an opportunity to disconnect and relax in the untouched nature. Spain’s river
Visit the secret Spanish waterfall hidden at the end of a breathtaking hiking trail
IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems:
The Almeria and Alicante coasts named vital sanctuaries for endangered Mediterranean sharks – but how close do they come to the shore?
SCIENTISTS have identified the coasts of Almeria and Alicante as vital sanctuaries for threatened sharks. A study by Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) found the
Whales in the Strait of Gibraltar are forced to scream at the top of their voices as shipping noise drowns them outÂ
The waters of the Strait of Gibraltar have become so noisy that whales are being pushed to their biological limits just to be heard. The
Inside the project aiming to protect farming and nature in one of Spain’s most fragile regionsÂ
SPAIN’S role as the ‘vegetable garden of Europe’ has long depended on the success of its farms. But rising temperatures, droughts, wildfires and extreme weather
Spain’s wildfire season is already ahead of schedule with more than double the land burned compared to same period in 2024
WILDFIRES in Spain have already exceeded expectations, with more than double the amount of land burned so far this year compared to the same period
Get off the beaten track this spring with National Geographic’s recommendations for Spain’s best natural wonders
FROM mist-laced waterfalls to ancient canyons carved over millennia, Spain’s landscapes come alive in spring with a rare intensity. These seven natural wonders reveal a
Andalucia wetlands saved for now as court halts controversial Doñana boundary shake-up after WWF challenge
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to redraw the boundaries of Spain’s iconic Doñana wetlands has been put on ice after a major court admitted a legal challenge
This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK
A BEAUTIFUL beach in western Andalucia has caught the international spotlight after being named an ‘undiscovered gem’ by the British press. The Sun newspaper highlighted
Climbing banned in Madrid park until August to protect birds of prey during breeding season
ROCK-CLIMBING in the Sierra de Guadarrama national park is set to be banned until August as authorities scramble to safeguard the area’s wildlife during breeding
EXPLAINER: Why have encounters with orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar collapsed by 80% in just two years?
ORCA encounters in the Strait of Gibraltar have dropped dramatically, falling by around 80% in just two years . As a result, sailboats operating in the
Estepona to plant nearly half a million flowers to live up to its name as the ‘Garden of the Costal del Sol’
ESTEPONA will plant over 400,000 flowers during a spring-summer campaign to maintain its reputation as the ‘Garden of the Costa del Sol’. The planting began
Exotic alligator is rescued from reservoir after being dumped by owners in Spain
TWO people are facing animal abuse charges after dumping an alligator into a Castilla-La Mancha region reservoir. The exotic animal- known as a caiman caiman-is
WATCH: Amateur wildlife photographer captures first-ever images of white Iberian Lynx in Spain
AN AMATEUR wildlife photographer has captured the first-ever image of a white Iberian Lynx. Angel Hidalgo, 29, from Jaen has been taking wildlife photos across
Claims octopuses are leaving Spanish waters for UK shores are a ‘snowball of misinformation’
RECENT reports have suggested that octopuses are leaving the Spanish coast of Galicia because they cannot cope with rain and changes in water salinity. However,
A secret waterfall in Spain’s heartlands reached by a beautiful hiking is ideal for nature lovers
IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems:
Three weekend hikes that start at the source of Spain’s mightiest rivers
FINDING the source of a river can make for an incredible hike, with an opportunity to disconnect and relax in the untouched nature. Spain’s river
Loggerhead turtles hatch on Benidorm beach in party-going area of resort
DOZENS of loggerhead turtles hatched on Thursday just after midnight on Benidorm’s Levante beach. Several passers-by on Avenida de Madrid contacted emergency services and the
Spain’s wolf population is lower than the Iberian Lynx which was in danger of extinction
SPAIN’S Iberian wolf population is dwindling according to a government census. Figures compiled by the Ministry for Ecological Transition suggest that wolf numbers have been
Balearic Islands clamp down on snake problem after worrying discovery by Oxford researchersÂ
THE Balearic Islands have launched an emergency operation to tackle the spread of invasive snakes. The decision comes after researchers from the University of Oxford
Preparing for the high temperatures to come: tips for expats from Energy Nordic
IT won’t be long before the thermometer starts to rise and the days get longer. As the sun shines brighter the expat community should get
Orca in entangled fishing gear successfully located in the Strait of Gibraltar as whale season ramps up
A VULNERABLE orca caught in discarded fishing gear has been successfully located in the Strait of Gibraltar, following a high-stakes rescue mission by Spanish authorities
WATCH: Shellfish divers call for ‘removal’ of famous dolphin in Spain’s northern coast because he eats all their catch
A BOTTLENOSE dolphin known locally as ‘Manoliño’ is causing increasing frustration among shellfish divers in Galicia, northern Spain, who say the animal’s playful behaviour is
WATCH: Raging bull breaks free and gores woman, injures two more during festival in tourist hotspot in Spain’s Andalucia
WATCH the terrifying moment as a bull escaped and attacked members of the public during Spain’s Easter celebrations. A woman has been seriously injured and
New protections for the Costa del Sol’s controversial ‘donkey taxis’ after ‘several collapsed from the heat’ last summer
MIJAS Town Council has introduced a new set of regulations aimed at protecting the welfare of animals used in the town. Donkey taxi and horse-drawn