ANDALUCIA NEWS

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport MinisterThe project forms a key part of the Mediterranean Corridor, connecting Andalucía, Murcia and the rest of Europe Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, confirmed this week that construction of the high speed.. 11/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 11/08/2026

A 295kg tuna turned up in the shallows at Marbella and chaos, briefly, ensuedBeachgoers at El Ancón initially feared a shark before realising the giant fish was injured and in distress, and then worked together to help it back out to sea Saturday afternoon on Marbella's Golden Mile was going fairly normally until a.. 11/08/2026

West Nile virus cases in Andalucía rise to 26 as five new infections confirmed in Seville provinceAll cases this season have been concentrated in Seville, with 20 municipalities across the region now on alert Andalucía's health authorities have confirmed five new cases of West Nile fever, bringing the total number of infections recorded.. 11/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 11/08/2026

The Niebla wildfire has now burned through 20,000 hectares and authorities admit it is beyond their ability to extinguish itNearly 800 people have been evacuated across Huelva and Seville provinces as the blaze enters its fifth day with no end in sight Misiones del #BIEM2 en #IFNiebla y #BIEM4 en #IFPeñasdeRiglos - Defensa de localidades actuando sobre reencendidos.. 11/08/2026

The Asian seaweed taking over Andalucía's beaches is back, and scientists say getting rid of it for good is simply not possibleCouncils are spending millions removing thousands of tonnes of invasive algae every summer, but the underlying problem is only getting harder to manage Every morning before dawn, municipal workers are out on Andalucía's beaches clearing seaweed.. 10/08/2026

August 19 White Night returns to Mojácar Shopping CentreVisitors are invited to dress in white and enjoy live performances, special offers, entertainment and a prize draw Mojácar Shopping Centre is getting ready for one of its biggest summer evenings, with its annual White Night taking place on.. 10/08/2026

Become a beach hero in Mojácar with free lifeguard experience this summerThe ‘Lifeguard for a Day’ campaign will visit three Mojácar beaches during August Fancy learning how to save a life at the beach? Mojácar Town Council is giving residents and visitors the chance to become a "lifeguard.. 10/08/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast August 10-13: Mountain storms persist as the heat refuses to easeYet another hot week ahead with heat and storm warnings continuing, misty coastal mornings and temperatures climbing further by Thursday The weekend kept inland areas, across Andalucía, firmly in the grip of intense heat while mountain storms..

More than 600 personnel battling the Niebla wildfire as unpredictable winds keep firefighters on the back foot467 people remain evacuated from their homes as the blaze enters its fourth day with around 8,000 hectares affected in Huelva province Three days since it started and the wildfire burning near Niebla in Huelva is still far from under control. More than.. 10/08/2026

Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryThe historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings Spain has experienced in more than a century as a total solar eclipse.. 07/08/2026

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spotBusinesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether you're shopping online, searching the internet.. 07/08/2026

Until Sept 8 A flor de piel art exhibition at La Fuente Art Centre, MojácarVisitors can discover the work of two artists in this contemporary exhibition running throughout the summer   Anyone looking for something a little different to do in Mojácar this summer can take a trip to the La Fuente Art Centre, where.. 07/08/2026

Andalucía’s hospitality sector is banking on August to make up for a disappointing JulyThe head of the region's hotel federation is cautiously optimistic, but has some sharp words for the government over the planned terrace smoking ban July wasn't the month Andalucía’s hospitality industry was hoping for. Revenue came.. 07/08/2026

Man arrested after deliberately driving over teenage tourist in the heart of MálagaA 17-year-old required surgery after a driver allegedly used his car as a weapon following a roadside argument in Plaza de La Merced A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Policía Nacional after allegedly running over a teenage tourist in.. 07/08/2026

Tourist couple fined after video of sex act on A-7 motorway near Marbella goes viralThe Guardia Civil traced the rental car from its number plate and charged both occupants with negligent driving and failing to wear seatbelts A tourist couple on holiday on the Costa del Sol have been fined after footage of them having sex while driving.. 06/08/2026

Where to find the cheapest fuel on Spain's motorways this summerPlanning where to refuel could save drivers across Spain up to 16% on diesel and 15% on petrol With millions of people heading off on summer road trips, where you choose to fill up could make a bigger difference than you think.   According.. 05/08/2026

Andalucia records its first West Nile virus death of the yearAn 82-year-old man from Dos Hermanas has died and health officials have confirmed another new case in Seville Health authorities in Andalucia have confirmed the community's first death from West Nile virus this year after an 82-year-old man from.. 05/08/2026

This neighbouring country is replacing black roads to beat the heat: Could Spain be next?A new type of permeable surface is helping cool streets naturally, raising questions about whether Spain could benefit too Spain's summers seem to get hotter every year, with prolonged heatwaves becoming the new normal across most of the country.. 04/08/2026