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Warning for allergy sufferers in Malaga after intense period of rain

EXPERTS have issued a warning for allergy sufferers this spring. The University of Malaga’s Aerobiological Station expects concentrations of most pollen types to increase after

21 Mar, 2025 @ 12:56

Health·Lead·Nature

Watch: Local fury in Malaga after ‘drunk guiris’ are seen ‘uprooting and carrying a tree’ through historic centre

THREE young men have been blasted online after they were filmed carrying a tree through Malaga’s city centre. The trio, branded ‘drunk guiris’ by spectators,

21 Mar, 2025 @ 11:22

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Video

Watch: Trees uprooted in Marbella and Mijas following days of storms

STORM Jana continues to leave a trail of destruction across the Costa del Sol, uprooting multiple trees in the Marbella and Mijas areas. Footage shared

11 Mar, 2025 @ 15:32

Lead·Nature·Weather

Want to move to Sevilla? These are the two best towns for families, according to AI

Sevilla city, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is one of Spain’s most attractive cities to live in. However, for families looking for a

11 Mar, 2025 @ 15:28

Olive Press Travel·Property·Sevilla

Jellyfish alert in Spain as a second Portuguese Man o’ War washes up on the Costa del Sol

ANOTHER Portuguese Man o’ War has been spotted on the beaches of the Costa del Sol. A specimen of the deadly jellyfish washed up on

10 Mar, 2025 @ 17:06

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Nature

Traffic nightmare after landslide destroys major road between Marbella and Ronda – and it will take MONTHS to repair

THOUSANDS of workers will be left with longer daily commutes after a major landslide on the A-397 road. The A-397 is the main connection between

10 Mar, 2025 @ 15:22

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Nature·Weather

Earthquake in Portugal shakes multiple cities in Spain’s Andalucia

A MAGNITUDE 5 earthquake has been felt in Sevilla and other Andalusian locations. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicenter was 17 kilometers south

18 Feb, 2025 @ 12:19

Environment·Lead·Nature

Invasive SNAKES are on the rise in Spain's Mallorca, experts warn, after 1.6 metre serpent is discovered

Snake warning in Ibiza: Serpents are becoming ‘gigantic’ as numbers on the island soar

IBIZA faces a serious issue as snakes are becoming more and more dominant, according to experts. The horseshoe snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), in particular, has proliferated

17 Feb, 2025 @ 18:13

Balearic Islands·Environment·Ibiza·Lead·Nature

Fossil of dog-like sabre-toothed creature dating back 270 million years found in Spain

Bizarre fossil of dog-like sabre-toothed creature dating back 270 million years is found in Spain

THE fossil of a pre-dinosaur carnivore dating back 270 million years has been discovered in Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains. The appearance of the gorgonopsio named since

17 Dec, 2024 @ 16:14

Animals·Lead·Nature

What are ‘salpas’? The bizarre transparent creatures currently washing up on shores across Spain

THE summer season and hot weather brings concern from beach goers in Spain over jellyfish sightings but also over salpas- transparent organisms that measure up

26 Jul, 2024 @ 16:32

Lead·Nature

New breed of scorpion is discovered in Spain’s Andalucia

EXPERTS have discovered a new species of scorpion on the coast of Huelva province- in the Doñana area- which they have named grandly as Buthus

18 Jul, 2024 @ 12:30

Andalucia·Nature

New pair of Sri Lankan leopards arrive to a nature park on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A PAIR of Sri Lankan leopards called Uda and Okanda(pictured above) have a new home at Bioparc Fuengirola after transferring there from French zoos. The

11 Feb, 2024 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Animals·Lead·Malaga·Nature·Other News

Major breakthrough to help 'natural treasure' of drought-hit Doñana wetlands in Spain's Andalucia

Major breakthrough to help ‘natural treasure’ of drought-hit Doñana National Park in Spain’s Andalucia

THE NATIONAL government and the Andalucia region signed a deal on Monday to stop illegal irrigation in the drought-hit Doñana wetlands. It brings the end

27 Nov, 2023 @ 18:30

Andalucia·Environment·Huelva·Lead·Nature

On the moo-ve: The stunning beach in Spain’s Andalucia where you can watch adorable cows enjoying a stroll (but only at certain times of the year)

A BEACH in Andalucia has yet again become home for hundreds of cows who love strolling the shore. Once the tourists have gone home from

21 Nov, 2023 @ 11:34

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Birthday celebrations for first elephant born in Spain’s Valencia region

MAKENA, the first elephant born in the Valencian Community, celebrated her first birthday at BIOPARC Valencia on Thursday, as hundreds of schoolchildren sang to her

9 Nov, 2023 @ 17:45

Animals·Valencia·Valencian Community

Drought-loving beetles that kill pine trees are being monitored on Spain’s Costa Blanca

DROUGHT conditions have fuelled concerns over the unwanted return of a beetle that can destroy masses of trees in the green spaces of the Vega

31 Oct, 2023 @ 17:18

Costa Blanca·Environment·Nature·Valencian Community

Biting red fire ants warning: Invasive pests are found in major Italian port raising fears they will spread to Spain and wider Europe

RED fire ants have become a threat to Spain after being spotted in a major port in Sicily, Italy. Researchers found 88 nests in the

12 Sep, 2023 @ 13:30

Lead·Nature·Other News

Female loggerhead turtle lays nearly 70 eggs on beach in Spain’s Marbella

57 baby loggerhead sea turtles hatch in Alicante during deadly DANA storm

57 BABY loggerhead sea turtles hatched on Sunday, September 3, in Alicante, despite the strong storm and torrential rain of the brutal DANA. A hundred

5 Sep, 2023 @ 19:30

Alicante·Nature

Explore Cordoba's Finest Glamping Retreats: Unveiling two of Spain's premier sites

EXPLORE SPAIN: Cordoba’s Finest Glamping Retreats

GLAMPING has found its thriving hub in Cordoba. Amid the stunning landscapes, these campgrounds offer a new way to appreciate the beauty of nature without

15 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Cordoba

Swimmer in Spain's Valencia arrested at beach for seizing an exotic turtle that was going to be used as dog food

Swimmer in Spain’s Valencia arrested at beach for seizing exotic turtle to use as dog food

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es A MAN has been arrested at Valencia’s Malvarosa beach after finding an exotic turtle while bathing which he

9 Aug, 2023 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

Baby gazelle gets bottle fed after rejecting mother’s breast-feeding in Spain’s Valencia

A Thomson’s gazelle born at BIOPARC Valencia in late July is doing well after rejecting her mother’s attempts to breastfeed her. In the first hours

5 Aug, 2023 @ 15:00

Animals·Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

Wolves declared as extinct in Spain’s Andalucia region

WOLVES have been officially declared extinct in the Andalucia region though experts say there have not been any sightings for a decade. The regional government’s

4 Aug, 2023 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Nature

Discover the Impressive 15-metre Waterfall that Plunges into the Sea in Spain’s Malaga

WITH the high temperatures hitting the province this summer, many of the most refreshing spots in Malaga province come to light, including one of Nerja’s

24 Jul, 2023 @ 15:00

Lead·Malaga·Nature

Record number of nesting sea turtles in Spain and Italy

A ONCE exceptional occurrence of nesting sea turtles in Spain is becoming more and more common, and climate change is believed to be the reason.

12 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Nature·Other News

Spain's Bioparc Valencia Welcomes Its New Attraction A Pair Of Warhogs

Spain’s Bioparc Valencia welcomes its new attraction- a pair of warthogs

TWO warthogs affectionately called the ‘Pumbaa’ breed in recognition of the character in the ‘Lion King’ movie and stage show have become new residents at

5 Jul, 2023 @ 17:15

Lead·Nature·Valencia·Valencian Community

Huelva leads as Spanish province with most protected natural areas

HUELVA boasts to being the province in Spain with the largest area of protected natural areas, an immense 319,110 hectares—six times more than 42 years

10 Jun, 2023 @ 10:30

Environment·Huelva