The world’s smallest beach is in Spain
ASTURIAS in Spain can boast of being home to the world’s smallest beach; Playa de Gulpiyuri. This tucked-away gem, fed by underground tunnels, is located
Megayacht marina in Spain’s Malaga celebrates first year of activity
LAST Saturday July 15 marked one year since the Malaga megayacht marina began operating. The swish new IGY Málaga Marina in Malaga, with a 33-berth
British legendary rock star, Rod Stewart, to perform today in Spain’s Marbella
BRITISH rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart arrives this Friday, July 21, at the Starlite Occident festival in Marbella. Throughout his career, Rod Stewart has
Animal abandonment increases by up to 15% in Spain’s Andalucia
ANIMAL abandonment in Andalucia has shot up by 15% compared to previous years. The president of the Andalusian Collective Against Animal Abuse (CACMA), Antonio Moreno,
Spain’s Malaga declares war on unattended beach umbrellas
UMBRELLA summer beach war comes to Malaga, with several beaches in the province taking action to those beachgoers who keep hogging the sand. Authorities around
Lifeguard injured after watchtower crumbles in Spain’s Malaga
A YOUNG 18-year-old male lifeguard from the Torrox beach lifeguard service has been injured after suffering a three-metre fall when a watchtower on the beach
Malaga records highest temperature in all of Spain
SPAIN has a new ‘sartén’ (Frying Pan), and it has nothing to do with gastronomic delights. According to data collected by Spain’s state weather agency
Spain’s Malaga to distribute 19,500 portable ashtrays on beaches in bid to reduce cigarette litter
MALAGA takes action to reduce cigarette litter by distributing 19,500 portable ashtrays to beachgoers. In a bid to raise awareness of how cigarette butts should
Mediterranean Sea on its way to reaching highest temperature ever recorded
RISING thermometer readings are not only affecting mainland Spain, but they are also having a significant impact on the Mediterranean Sea. So far this summer,
Kestrel rescued from fireplace in Spain’s Benahavis
A KESTREL has been rescued from a chimney in Benahavis after the homeowner called the Guardia Civil for help. The incident occurred at the end
RED WEATHER ALERT: Spain’s Costa de Sol under Maximum heat warning
MALAGA braces for blistering temperatures today, Wednesday July 19, as the mercury is set to soar to stifling highs of 45ºC. The third heatwave of
Drought forces earliest grape harvest in continental Europe to be even earlier
THE harvest season in Montilla-Moriles, Cordoba, is one of the first to commence in the whole of Europe and this year it will start even
Hotel in Spain’s Malaga included in top 20 ‘World’s Best Awards’
THE Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa, in Malaga has been recently recognised among the Top 20 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. This luxury
Loggerhead turtle is returned to sea in Spain’s Estepona
THE JUNTA has returned a loggerhead turtle back into the sea. The young turtle, named Velez, was rescued two months ago, on May 10 in
Viñuela reservoir in Spain’s Malaga drops to historic low
LA VIÑUELA reservoir in Malaga has sunk to just 8.94% of its total capacity, hitting a new historic low. Until now the reservoir had never
Municipalities in Spain’s Andalucia on orange weather alert for blistering heat today, Tuesday
SPAIN braces for another very hot day this Tuesday, July 18, as high temperatures and storms will trigger weather warnings in 13 communities, including Andalucia.
Sevilla-bound flight from Barcelona aborts take-off after bird strike
A SEVILLA-bound flight from Barcelona–El Prat Airport has aborted take-off after the airplane was hit by a large bird, causing numerous delays. The incident took
Town in Spain’s Malaga limited to just 6 hours of running water a day
THE Malaga town of Casabermeja has implemented significant water restrictions in a bid to curb water usage. The municipality of Casabermeja, which stretches from Montes
BEST BEACHES for water sports in Andalucia
ANDALUCIA’S 800-kilometre sun-drenched coastline is home to some of Spain’s most spectacular beaches. From Almeria’s Cabo de Gata to the Costa de la Luz in
Malaga boasts three of the best beach bars in Spain top gastronomy magazine reveals
THREE of the 25 best beach bars in Spain are in Malaga according to Tapas magazine, one of Spain’s leading food and culture magazines. In
Which is the longest seafront promenade in Europe?
SPANNING more than 13 kilometres, along the coast between the San Antón castle and O Portiño, this seafront promenade is a pleasant walkway along the
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz crowned the young king of Wimbledon
SPAIN’S tennis sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, has won the first Wimbledon title of his career after defeating seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller yesterday,
WANT AN ICY SHOWER? Here’s Andalucia’s coolest waterfalls
THE summer highs are here to stay. Fortunately Andalucia is blessed with natural pools, deep gorges and, iciest of all, waterfalls. For a truly refreshing
Dolmens Site Museum in Spain’s Antequera displays two temporary exhibitions
THE new Dolmens Site Museum, which was inaugurated last year, will exhibit two temporary exhibitions this summer. The Temporary Exhibition Hall ‘Muñoz Rojas’, located on
Thyssen Museum Malaga casts a spotlight on 1930s Barcelona with a photographic exhibition
THE Museo Carmen Thyssen presents a new exhibition of urban photography and casts a spotlight on the 1930s Barcelona street life. This urban photography exhibition,
National Geographic recommends town in Spain’s Andalucia as best to escape heatwave
SUMMER has arrived with a blast of hot air and sizzling extremes. In fact, large areas of Spain are on alert once again for extreme