ANDALUCIA NEWS

Hoppy launches its new shared electric bike service in Mojácar120 bikes are already available with more on the way as the town embraces greener ways to get around Mojácar now has its own shared electric bike service, with operator Hoppy Mobility launching the scheme on Monday June 8 with 120 bikes already.. 10/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Spain's most spectacular walking route just got even betterThe Caminito del Rey has unveiled a brand new 110-metre suspension bridge, the longest of its kind in Spain, and it is open to visitors from today If you thought the Caminito del Rey was already one of the most breathtaking walks in Spain, it just raised.. 10/06/2026

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digitalA new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have ever collected a prescription at a Spanish pharmacy and noticed the staff carefully.. 10/06/2026

Off-duty officers and a stranded speedboat: the daily reality of fighting drug trafficking on the Cádiz coastTwo separate incidents in the Campo de Gibraltar highlight the relentless pressure on police tackling one of Spain's most persistent crime problems Eleven Policía Nacional officers were off duty when they spotted something that did not look.. 10/06/2026

Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from AugustA new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer, a bottle of water or a soft drink at a bar, restaurant, supermarket or shop in.. 10/06/2026

Málaga's long-awaited auditorium is finally moving forward, with or without government supportAfter more than two decades of delays, Mayor Francisco de la Torre is pushing to break ground before the end of the year on a €209 million cultural landmark It has been one of the most talked-about and repeatedly delayed projects in Málaga.. 09/06/2026

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

Twenty-nine women freed as Policía Nacional dismantles sex trafficking ring hidden behind luxury Costa del Sol villasA family-led criminal organisation operating out of Marbella and Benalmádena has been broken up after a year-long investigation, with 22 arrests and more than €8.2 million frozen A major Policía Nacional operation has brought down one.. 09/06/2026

Quick thinking strangers and lifeguards save British tourist after heart attack on Nerja beachA firefighter among the crowd and a defibrillator on hand made all the difference on the Costa del Sol A British tourist survived a cardiac arrest on the Costa del Sol on Sunday June 7 thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from fellow beachgoers.. 09/06/2026

Four Andalusian provinces rank among Spain's priciest for car insuranceA new study reveals significant regional and age-related disparities in what Spanish drivers pay to get behind the wheel If you live in Andalucía and feel like your car insurance bill is particularly painful, it turns out you are not imagining.. 09/06/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast June 8-11: Warm, mostly settled with a few showers inlandSunshine continues with some cloud build-up and the odd coastal mist or inland shower After last week’s largely warm and settled spell, the new week keeps a similar feel across Andalucía, though with a little more cloud drifting through at.. 08/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 05/06/2026

Don't rely on armbands or floats to keep children safe in the waterCE marking mandatory across EU, Andalucía's Regional Government urges families to check labels and remember constant supervision is essential Summer is here, and with it comes the familiar sight of children in armbands, floats, and life jackets.. 05/06/2026

June 11-14 Mojácar's spectacular Moors and Christians festivalFour days of parades, musket fire, medieval markets and historical drama take over the town Every year, the hilltop village of Mojácar comes dramatically alive for its Moors and Christians festival, one of the most visually spectacular events.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

New signs at Malaga's Atarazanas Market to help tourists respect the workspaceAyuntamiento installs bilingual messages at request of stallholders facing overcrowding If you're planning to visit Malaga's beautiful Atarazanas Market, there are some new rules to be aware of. The Ayuntamiento de Malaga will soon install information.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026