I’ve been living in this lovely area of Western Andalucia for the last 20 years or so and dedicate most of my time to the running of English language tourist information websites for the towns of ...

Contrary to popular beliefs, myths legends and downright non truths, there are only two species of rats in Spain. The black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus).In Spain, there is ...

Historic Rainfall Revives the Marshes. With over 700 liters of rain per square meter recorded in some locations, March 2025 stands among the wettest on record.More than 28,000 hectares of the 30,000 ...

Located in the Antequera region of Malaga, Spain, the Fuente de Piedra lagoon is the largest lagoon in Andalusia, stretching 6.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width.This wetland is particularly famous ...

Doñana Expected to Rejoin the Green List Before Summer. The Andalusian regional government anticipates that Doñana National Park will be reinstated on the International Union for Conservation of ...

Starlight tourist destinations – Andalucia. Sierra Morena Andaluza is a mountain range that runs through the regions of Andalucía and Extremadura. It is a popular destination for hiking, biking, and ...

The Spanish fly beetle, also known as the blister beetle or Lytta vesicatoria, is a species of beetle that has gained notoriety due to its historical use as an aphrodisiac. It is crucial to emphasize ...

The Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus), the largest of the Iberian vultures, is a strictly forest-dwelling bird, closely linked to the vast expanses of Mediterranean forest and scrub that cover the ...

The Clouded Yellow – Colias crocea – Colias común is a fast flying butterfly identified by its medium size and mustard yellow colouring. They rarely show the upperwings when resting, which a have a ...

Every year, Andalusia’s natural landscapes host a breathtaking spectacle: the deer rutting season, or “berrea.”This natural phenomenon marks the beginning of the mating season for these majestic ...

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), once critically endangered, has reached its highest population ever recorded.As of 2024, there are 2,401 wild Iberian lynxes across Spain and Portugal. This 19% ...

Mantises, commonly known as “Praying Mantises,” are fascinating insects that can be found in various regions of Spain. Some of the more common species, such as the Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa), ...