ALMERIA ANDALUCIA

Andalucía's rail network is struggling and several provinces are feeling it a lotFrom cancelled routes and overcrowded commuter trains to a four-hour journey that could be two, the picture across the region is patchy at best If you've tried to travel by train around Andalucía recently and found it more complicated than.. 24/09/2026

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing inOvernight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andalucía's tourism sector has had a summer to remember. Hotels across the region recorded 7.72 million overnight stays in August, a.. 23/09/2026

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaringThe 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total darkness Spain’s August eclipse spectacular may have only just happened, but the countdown to the next big celestial show.. 23/09/2026

September 25: Free guided tour opens up one of Spain's most beautiful villagesMojácar Town Hall is offering a free guided tour of the historic centre to celebrate World Tourism Day Mojácar is the perfect setting to celebrate World Tourism Day, with the local Town Hall organising a free guided tour of the picturesque.. 22/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Inbetweeners star Emily Atack celebrates her wedding in MojácarThe British actress, best known as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the hit British comedy, celebrated with nearly 200 guests in Almería Mojácar's historic centre was transformed into something of a celebrity red carpet this weekend when.. 15/09/2026

An Almería observatory captured two fireballs and a rare red electrical phenomenon in the space of 24 hoursThe Calar Alto Observatory recorded a series of spectacular astronomical events during the early hours of September 10 and 11 The skies above Spain put on a remarkable show last week, and fortunately one of Europe's most important observatories was.. 14/09/2026

Andalucía's president says screen addiction in children is creating serious problems in schoolsJuanma Moreno used the start of the new school year to call for a national conversation about education, technology and the culture of effort Children's dependence on phones and tablets is generating real and growing problems in schools, according.. 11/09/2026

Autumn breaks, winter sun and trips home: Getting to Corvera Airport made easyFrom Torrevieja and La Zenia to La Manga, Mazarrón and Mojácar, Airport Buses offers convenient connections to Murcia International Airport The suitcases might only just have been unpacked after the summer holidays, but for many people.. 09/09/2026

Two months on from the Los Gallardos wildfire, the death toll has risen to 15 after a British woman dies of her burnsThe woman escaped the fire in July with the help of a passing vehicle, but succumbed to severe burns in hospital Two months have passed since the Los Gallardos wildfire tore through the mountains of Almería, and the human cost of that disaster.. 09/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

Mojácar hosts packed September of archaeology, workshops and guided toursSeveral events are planned throughout the month, including special activities for children and guided tours of the archaeological site If you’ve ever wanted to get a little closer to Mojácar’s history, September is a good time to.. 01/09/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Thinking about solar panels in Spain? This handy chart could settle it once and for allGo Solar has completed more than 500 installations across southern Spain and is backed by a 4.8 star Google rating Anyone who's been umming and ahhing over whether to get solar panels fitted might just find their answer in a new decision chart.. 26/08/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

Seven Blue Flag beaches in Andalucía where you can actually find space this summerFrom Atlantic dunes to inland reservoirs, these quieter spots combine quality facilities with room to breathe Summer in Andalucía is wonderful, but finding a beach that doesn't feel like a car park by 10.00am is another matter. The good news.. 19/08/2026

Ecocorp Solar: The smarter way to cut your energy bills and take control of your homeWith 15 years of experience across southern Spain, Ecocorp Solar is helping homeowners harness the sun and say goodbye to rising energy costs Let's be honest. If you live in southern Spain, you already know the sun is one of the best things about.. 14/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026