Costa del Sol beach SHUT DOWN after bacteria found in water pump
It comes just a week after Playa de Fuentebravia in Cadiz was also closed to the public by the Ministry of Health
Spain’s Malaga on YELLOW ALERT for extreme heat as wildfires reported in Madrid, Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca
It comes as a heatwave has been scorching Europe, with a record high of 45.9°C registered in Montpellier, France
British heatstroke victim in ‘serious condition’ after being airlifted to hospital in Spain
Air ambulance took the Brit to the Navarra Hospital Complex in Pamplona after his condition took a turn for the worst and he fell unconscious
WATCH: Thousands of date palms burnt in UNESCO World Heritage orchards on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Thousands of date palms have been burnt in UNESCO World Heritage orchards in Elche on the Costa Blanca. Thousands of palms were scorched in four
Spain battles huge wildfire sparked by pile of hot manure amid Europe’s record heatwave
The fires come as Spain battles a European wide heatwave that has seen temperatures exceed + 40C
Solar power installations to increase 1,600% this year thanks to repeal of ‘sun tax’, leading industry union predicts
NEWLY installed solar power will see a massive 1,600% increase in Spain this year, according to a leading renewable energy union. The Spanish Voltaic Union
Teen dies in Andalucia from sun stroke as Europe wide heat wave continues to grip Spain
HEAT stroke has claimed a young life in Andalucia as Europe continues to be gripped by scorching temperatures. A 17-year-old boy has died in Cordoba
Spain’s Andalucia SHUTS DOWN beach after E.coli found in water
The levels of ‘microbiological parameters’ exceeded those set out in Royal Decree 1341/2007, which covers the quality of bathing waters
Three dead from ‘cold water shock’ as heatwave grips Europe and Spain
TWO pensioners and a 62-year-old have died from cold water shock in France as Europe continues to be gripped by a heatwave. According to reports,
Guardia Civil offer ‘five second rule’ to determine if pavements are too hot for dog paws this summer
THE Guardia Civil have issued a ‘five second rule’ to determine if pavements are too hot for dog paws this summer. A statement on social
WATCH: Homes evacuated as huge chemical fire ‘covers cars in ash’ and ‘turns sky dark’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol
The flames have caused a large column of black smoke that has spread across the Bay of Algeciras and can be seen in much of
This is the ONLY beach in Spain included in the world top 10
It comes after a recent string of Blue Flag losses in southern Spain, including on the Costa del Sol
Valencia gets first UNESCO biosphere reserves with Alto Turia and Valle de Cabriel
THE Valencian Community has received its first two UNESCO biosphere reserves following an announcement last Wednesday. The two new reserves are Alto Turia, near Valencia
Dustmen denounce ‘lazy’ resident who threw three gas canisters into organic waste bin in Benitachell
DUSTMEN have hit out against ‘laziness’ after three gas canisters nearly caused a fire in a rubbish truck. The Weber bottles were thrown into an
Organic kitchen waste bins required in ALL towns in Valencian Community by 2020
ALL towns in the Valencian Community will be required to have organic waste containers by the end of 2020, it has been revealed. Environment councillor
Turtle unable to dive due to plastic bottles freed in southern Spain
THE Red Cross has rescued a turtle that was unable to dive due to plastic bottles being attached to its body. The sea turtle was
British-run riding stables faces ‘scam’ eviction after rescuing dozens of horses for 13 years on Spain’s Costa Blanca
AN expat riding stables has been left with just four weeks to rehouse 11 horses and three dogs. The British owners of Hipica Ondara have
HEATWAVE to hit central, southern Spain and Balearic islands from Wednesday
A HEATWAVE is expected to hit parts of central and southern peninsular Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands, from next Wednesday, June 26. A
Report warns 20% of Spain’s olive farms could disappear within a decade
MORE than 240,000 Spanish olive estates could vanish in the next 10 years. Olive oil giant Deoleo has warned that international competition and the stagnation
REVEALED: Spain to have ‘warmer than average’ summer with Costa del Sol among hottest areas
The weather agency said in a press conference that temperatures will rise considerably next week across the country
‘WE’RE BEING POISONED’: Video of ship billowing black fumes ‘onto people’s homes’ outrages Gibraltar residents
The 30-second clip shows a huge vessel emit the toxic fumes not far from blocks of flats and homes
Dutchman donates 3,000kg of organic ‘solidarity potatoes’ to help struggling families in Javea
NO ONE understands more than the Spanish that potatoes, particularly patatas bravas, were made for sharing. But Dutch resident Herman Sinnema, in Pedreguer, has this
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. Four firetrucks from Alicante’s Consorcio Provincial
NASA images reveal ‘sea of plastic’
Clearly visible from space, the man-made structures stretch where first snapped by crew aboard the International Space Station
Three incredible secret beaches in Spain’s Andalucia to visit this weekend
They’re public beaches just begging to be enjoyed in June when you can almost have them to yourself
TOXIC: Cruise ships make Spain’s Palma one of the most polluted ports in Europe
The Mallorca capital joins Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia and Southampton in being crowned the most polluting ports on the continent
