ANDALUCIA NEWS

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 04/07/2025

easyJet announces 8 new routes in Spain for winter 2025The British low-cost airline will add more than 110,000 additional seats to the UK and France Although we’re still in the thick of the summer season, the airlines are already looking to the winter and making plans. This is certainly the case.. 04/07/2025

Nearly half of Spain's crumbling roads are concentrated in just 3 regionsThese three autonomous communities alone have 16,494 kilometres in urgent need of repair It often feels like roadworks in Spain are a constant hassle, with very little to show for the inconvenience. The government is always trying to squeeze a few.. 04/07/2025

Seahorse has a stroke on Spanish beach... and survives!Tiny sea creature found struggling in Almería receives life-saving treatment after being rescued by a passer-by A young seahorse is recovering in intensive care this week after being rescued from the shore of a beach in El Ejido, Almería.. 03/07/2025

Why cities in Spain feel hotter than ever: The heat island effect explainedScorching nights, poor sleep and rising energy bills – how Spain’s urban ‘ovens’ are trapping heat and affecting your health   Spain has already endured its first official heatwave of the season, with scorching daytime.. 03/07/2025

Andalucía weekend weather forecast July 3-6: Still hot across the region but a little cooler in the westMostly clear skies, afternoon cloud in the sierras and some much-needed fresher air for parts of Andalucía We’re heading into another warm and settled weekend in Andalucía, with sunshine sticking around and those afternoon highs still.. 03/07/2025

Werewolf syndrome case in Spain: Prosecutor drops investigation into children's medication mix-upChildren across three regions of Spain developed excessive hair growth after a pharmacy error, but the case may now be closed The Malaga Prosecutor’s Office has requested the provisional dismissal of a high-profile case in which 21 children developed.. 03/07/2025

Ryanair increases cabin bag allowance by 20 per centThe budget Irish airline has expanded its hand luggage dimensions beyond EU recommendations We’re so used to Ryanair charging for every little extra that this latest news might come as a surprise, but Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.. 03/07/2025

Train delays, airport queues and frayed nerves: Spain's holiday travel starts in chaosThousands of passengers face disruption on rail and air routes as summer getaway begins with broken cables, power failures and computer glitches Spain’s long-anticipated summer holiday season got off to a stressful start this week, with thousands.. 02/07/2025

Dogs bring therapy and joy to residents at Caser Residencial MálagaCanine-assisted sessions keep residents’ minds engaged and their spirits high   Residents at Caser Residencial Málaga are benefiting from a heartwarming initiative that combines companionship and care: weekly visits from therapy dogs.. 02/07/2025

The Japanese walking routine that's catching on in SpainIf you already love your daily strolls, this new twist on walking could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We’ve all heard about the 10,000 steps a day rule. But what if there was a way to get even better results in less time? That&rsquo.. 02/07/2025

These are the Sundays and public holidays that shops in Andalucía will open in 2026The 16 approved dates cover key sales seasons, long weekends and the Christmas holidays Shoppers in Andalucía can plan ahead for 2026, as the regional government has now confirmed the 16 Sundays and public holidays when businesses will be allowed.. 02/07/2025

Spain's summer skies offer perfect views of planets and meteor showers this JulySeveral planets will be clearly visible with the naked eye this month The warm July nights across Spain provide some of the year's best opportunities for stargazing, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures creating ideal conditions for observing.. 02/07/2025

Melanoma rates in Spain soar by 50% as sun safety warnings go unheededDoctors urge better protection as Spain’s most dangerous skin cancer reaches 8,000 new cases a year Spain is experiencing a worrying surge in melanoma cases, with new figures showing that the number of diagnoses has risen by nearly 50% in just.. 01/07/2025

Big changes coming this July in Spain that you have to know aboutSpain has introduced sweeping updates covering short-term holiday lets, train travel and motorcycle tests August is generally a pretty sleepy month in Spain as the Spanish government takes a well-deserved (ahem!) break and many of us mere mortals.. 01/07/2025

Octopus glut in British waters spells trouble for UK fishermen – and opportunity for SpainA boom in octopus numbers is devastating shellfish stocks in the English Channel, but the surplus is heading straight to Spanish tables There’s no shortage of octopus in the English Channel this year, in fact it’s quite the opposite. British.. 01/07/2025

Will 2025 be the busiest summer season Spain has ever seen?The high season in Spain kicks off with record prices, bookings and foreign tourist arrivals Spain isn’t shy about setting records, or indeed breaking its own. We’ve just had the hottest June day ever experienced (Saturday the 28th if.. 01/07/2025

British holidaymaker killed in jet ski crash off Costa del SolSpanish police have arrested a boat driver on suspicion of reckless homicide and driving while under the influence A British woman has died after a tragic collision between a jet ski and a motorboat off the Costa del Sol, prompting Spanish authorities.. 01/07/2025

Spain introduces new train travel prices for frequent travellers on July 1The era of free train travel in Spain is coming to an end, but there are still savings to be had After years of unprecedented free train travel that helped millions of commuters and frequent travellers in Spain weather the energy crisis sparked by.. 01/07/2025

Mercadona switches to summer and Sunday opening hours across SpainSpain’s favourite supermarket is extending its opening hours at nearly 300 stores We know it’s only the one day but let’s face it: supermarket winter hours, particularly Sunday closures, can be a bit of a pain, especially for holidaymakers..