A VALENCIA antiquarian shop was raided because it sold illegal goods made of elephant ivory. 127 items were removed by the Guardia Civil, who described the seizure as one of Spain’s ‘biggest-ever’. The ivory comes from African and Asian elephants that are protected. READ MORE CARVINGS ILLEGAL AND INTRICATE The Guardia’s environment unit Seprona said the ‘damage to fauna’ was …

International media has raised concerns about the Costa del Sol image projected on the supposed collapse of Malaga, and other coastal towns in the area. In reality, this is not the case.  In a meeting held in Malaga on August 4, the Andalusian Association of Tourist Housing and Apartments, AVVAPro, discussed this issue with Mayor Paco de la Torre. Juan …

In Spain, a Guardia Civil officer conducts roadside checks. New traffic laws could result in heavy fines for even the smallest items found in your vehicle. Credit : Juan Carlos L. Ruiz, Shutterstock If you’re gearing up for that classic Spanish summer road trip, you might want to check your car a little more closely – because, believe it or …