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Spain’s unusually stormy recent weather caused by Storm Oriana (and others), Nils (and others), Marta (and many more), and Leonardo is soon to give way for more stable and sunny conditions. According to the latest predictions from the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), rainfall will become scarce across much of the country during the second half of February. From …

The regulation also confirms a limit of 5 dogs for non-commercial trips. Photo credit Lindaze/Shutterstock On April 22, the legal framework for travelling with companion animals within the European Union will be changed. This new framework applies to all EU member states including Spain. This update comes after the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation, which revised the rules of …

Potholes A-7 dangerous from Cancelada up to Manilva Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona Estepona Council launched an urgent repair plan Potholes Sinkholes and other damage caused by heavy rains in the area. Intense and repeated storms in the last few weeks have caused more than 20 spots to be severely damaged, creating traffic chaos and posing hazards for drivers. Local police …

THE days of rogue holiday landlords flying under the radar in Andalucia may be numbered as a new elite ‘digital snoop force’ begins operations. Authorities have warned there is ‘nowhere left to hide’ as the Junta deploys a specialised police unit dubbed the ‘Titan Group’ charged specifically with hunting down illegal tourist lets. Instead of just knocking on doors, Titan …

Friday Wind Alert for Costa Del Sol On Friday, the Costa Del Sol will be under a yellow weather alert for winds of up to 70km/h. Friday Wind Warning for the Costa Del Sol The Spanish national weather agency, AEMET, has issued a weather warning. On Friday, the Costa Del Sol was hit by gale-force winds (13th February).  The warning …

He became famous in Spain after he disobeyed a police order to evacuate by swimming across a raging river to save his dogs. After first appearing on national television, a video showing him fighting through the terrifying floodwaters went viral worldwide. It didn’t help that the Swedish expat’s local mayor labelled him ‘irresponsible’, while police warned he could be arrested …

Spain’s start of 2026 is a torrential deluge with an endless “train” of storms. The Atlantic storm systems continue to batter the Iberian Peninsula. These named storms, from Ingrid to Nils (the impending one), have caused record rainfall, flooding and infrastructure damage, leaving residents wondering when the skies are finally clearing. But why now? The name of the storm is …

The rain has damaged the roads. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella Due to the severe damage caused by recent heavy rains and complaints from residents, Marbella Council announced an urgent plan of action involving 200 repairs in order to restore 3,900 square meters of damaged roads across five districts. The plan, backed by a €450,000 investment, has the intention of rapidly …

Authorities warned residents to stay away from riverbanks, obey emergency warnings and respect flood-prone zones. Photo credit: www.mariomartija.es/Shutterstock Storm Marta continues to affect Spain, causing heavy rains and increasing river levels in multiple regions. The Guadalquivir river has surged in areas within Sevilla designated as flood risk zones, prompting the authorities to put the municipality on maximum alert. Although the …

Almost 11,000 people evacuated in Andalucía: region calls on government to activate resources Héctor Barbotta Seville Saturday, 7th February 2026 at 11:09 Updated 11:23h. | Updated 11:23h. Share The consequences of the unprecedented weather conditions currently affecting Andalucía are close to catastrophic. As the situation changes constantly, the region has surpassed the 10,000 figure for people who have evacuated their …