ANDALUCIA NEWS

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

UK and Spain reach 'historic' agreement on Gibraltar's post-Brexit statusThe new deal seems to accomplish the impossible – removing the hard border and ensuring freedom of movement while maintaining British sovereignty The United Kingdom, European Union and Spain have all worked together to reach a long-awaited agreement..

Gibraltar travel guide: New rules, border controls and documentationVisitors to the Rock will notice some changes following the historic agreement between the EU, Spain and the UK After five long years of uncertainty, the European Union, Spain and the United Kingdom have finally hammered out an agreement on Gibraltar.. 13/06/2025

How Mallorca’s baby birds are soaring into southern Spain to save a speciesRed kite chicks from the Balearic Islands are helping to repopulate the skies over Jaén thanks to a long-running conservation project   Fifteen young red kites born in Mallorca have been transported to mainland Spain as part of a major.. 13/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Caser Residencial Málaga welcomes summer with dedicated temporary stay floorIndividual care plans and full therapy support are offered for rehabilitation, respite or holiday stays With the arrival of the summer season, Caser Residencial Málaga has launched a new initiative to support individuals and families seeking.. 12/06/2025

Málaga is mostly set for a summer without water restrictionsMonths of spring rainfall and urgent infrastructure efforts have helped stabilise the province’s reservoirs - but officials warn the crisis isn’t over yet.   Málaga province is preparing for a summer with no general water restrictions.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

Andalucía weekend weather June 12-15: Sunshine, summer heat and a few storms in the eastA hot, mostly sunny few days with some afternoon showers possible inland The weather across Andalucía this weekend is looking mostly settled and summery. Sunshine will dominate across much of the region, especially towards the west, while inland.. 12/06/2025

Benalmádena bans smoking at one of its beaches for the first time everThe Playa Bonita has been chosen for a new health-focused initiative to support smoke-free public spaces For the first time in its history, Benalmádena will have a smoke-free beach this summer. Playa Bonita has been selected as the designated area.. 10/06/2025

Sevilla Airport expands to meet huge passenger demandCosting more than €1.5 million, the Sevilla Airport renovations should be finished early next year San Pablo Airport in Sevilla is growing faster than ever. After setting an all-time record in 2024 with more than nine million passengers, the.. 10/06/2025

Woman found dead on Playa de Velilla beach in GranadaAn autopsy confirmed that there were no signs of violence and the woman has drowned, according to the Guardia Civil The body of a woman has been discovered on the Playa de Velilla beach in Almuñécar, Granada, during the early hours of.. 10/06/2025

Supermarket giant opens 100 new stores in Spain while others are shutting downAlcampo recently delivered the shock news that it will be forced to close 25 locations across Spain There’s been a major shift in how we do our shopping, with most people these days opting to buy the majority of their groceries and day-to-day.. 10/06/2025

Seismic swarm in Malaga with a magnitude of up to 3.2 on the Richter scaleSeveral sizeable earthquakes alarmed residents across the Costa del Sol over the weekend The province of Malaga was hit by what’s known as a seismic swarm of earthquakes over the weekend, with magnitudes ranging from 2.1 to 3.2 on the Richter.. 09/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic..

Killer whales batter sailboat off the coast of AndalucíaThree sailors had to be towed to shore after a pod of orcas targeted their boat in Cádiz Three sailors had a very close call on Thursday June 5 when their catamaran ran into a trio of orcas about 28 kilometres west of Cape Trafalgar in Cá.. 06/06/2025

What you can expect to pay at the petrol pumps in Spain this weekendDiesel prices have hit a new annual low in Spain while petrol isn’t shifting If you’re planning on heading out somewhere nice over the weekend to take advantage of the glorious weather forecast in most of Spain, there’s both good.. 06/06/2025

The 'deadliest animal on the planet' takes over Spain this summerBelieve it or not, mosquitoes kill more than 750,000 people each and every year This year’s mosquito season is unfortunately shaping up to be a particularly rough one in Spain, with experts warning that heavy spring rains have created perfect.. 06/06/2025

Watch! Mountain goats swap hills for holiday vibes on Málaga beachTwo mountain goats took a surprising stroll along San Andrés beach before heading into the port 🐐🔴 La Policía intenta sacar a una pareja de cabras del chiringuito Rocamar del Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, en Málaga capital..

Too much of a good thing? Spring rainfall fuels wildfire fears in AndalucíaAndalucía faces an “extreme risk” wildfire season as spring rains trigger explosive vegetation growth After months of much-needed rain across Andalucía, authorities are now sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in wildfire risk.. 05/06/2025