Environment
Asian seaweed crisis declared 'force majeure' in Andalucía
The species has shown an extraordinary capacity for colonisation since it was identified in 2016 in the area around the Strait of Gibraltar
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Urban planning
Work starts to create new district in Motril with 700 homes, a hotel and shopping centre
Once complete it will be a completely modern and spacious neighbourhood in the heart of the Costa Tropical town with 700 new homes, a hotel and shopping centre
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What To Do
This is where to find all 17 'May crosses' in Almuñécar
The Costa Tropical town hall has drawn up a map with the complete itinerary for the Cruces de Mayo festival, which is taking place from Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
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Solar eclipse
Ten places in Almeria province will experience total darkness during the 2027 eclipse
Calar Alto Observatory is leading the scientific committee to coordinate an international event that will put the province on the astronomy tourism map
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Culture
Almuñécar's Jazz en la Costa festival 2026 lineup announced
The popular summer music festival is back for a 39th year and will take place from 21 to 26 July in the Costa Tropical town's El Majuelo park with tickets going on sale on 1 June
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Technology
The robots that save waiters 3,000 kilometres a year at a Granada hotel
Technology that frees professionals from mechanical tasks, so they can focus on improving customer service, is increasingly used in an industry where staff shortages are a problem
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Agriculture
Granada province growers bring forward watermelon harvest due to threat of Tobacco Thrips pest
Farmers who lost their peppers in the autumn harvest due to the same problem are hoping to recoup some of the losses through sales of the popular summer fruit
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Tourism
Why are there so few five-star hotels in Almeria province?
Only five businesses in the province hold the highest category, although a new hotel is set to open in Mojácar in 2028, which will bring the total up to six
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Transport
Authorities and business leaders agree on plans for Motril to Granada railway
The Andalusian regional government is looking into options for a connection that would connect the Costra Tropical town with Granada city following a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce
MJ Arrebola |
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Adamuz train crash 2026
Adamuz train crash investigation concludes 'rail rupture' caused derailment
Guardia Civil report highlights lack of data on rail materials and provides first images from inside the Iryo cabin
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Weather
Andalucía activates yellow warnings for 'locally heavy showers' and storms between Tuesday and Thursday
Meteorologists predict accumulations of up to 15mm per hour in several provinces
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Environment
Doñana wetlands recover after rain but experts warn of long-term ecological crisis
As record bird numbers return to the ecologically vital marshes, SEO/BirdLife warns that only radical shifts in water management can protect the reserve's long-term survival
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Environment
Citizen science: 'eyes' wanted to monitor the invasion of Asian seaweed on Granada's beaches
The project combines satellite imagery with volunteer observations of the spread of 'Rugulopteryx okamurae' along the Andalusian coastline and anyone interested can take part
Inés Gallastegui |
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Environment
The Doñana we knew may never return: Why a wet winter isn't enough to save the Andalusian national park
As record bird numbers return to the ecologically vital marshes, SEO/BirdLife warns that only radical shifts in water management can protect the reserve's long-term survival
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Tourism
The world's largest luxury yacht with Michelin Star cuisine docks for the first time in Motril
The Club Med 2, which called in at the Costa Tropical port on Friday 24 April, is a 187-metre cruise ship with just 208 passengers on board
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