SOME older fincas in Spain have a “fosa negra” – literally a hole in the ground rather than a septic tank. The waste is allowed to seep away into the soil resulting in pollution of the subsoil and water table. This is against EEC regulations and a proper tank should to be installed. Although there [...]

As the British media follow up our story on the plans to ‘develop’ virgin El Palmar beach on the Costa de Luz, Harriet Alexander takes a look at the storm that’s brewing on the coast…

BEING so close to Africa it is perhaps not that surprising that Andalucía is full of creepy crawlies of the flying and crawling variety.  By Wendy Williams  Every year millions of people are bitten or stung by these poisonous creatures with snake bites alone causing around 60 fatalities a year.  Now, British naturalist Dr Vejay [...]

IT is, without a doubt, one of Andalucia’s most evocative valleys. But despite being discovered by British Prime Minister David Cameron, few people have unearthed the true secrets of the Guadiaro Valley By Wendy Williams So it is no surprise, that British Prime Minister David Cameron recently told his Spanish counterpart Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero that taking holidays in [...]

THERE is so much more to see and do around Andalucia than just sit on the beach. One of Europe’s biggest and most diverse regions, there are literally thousands of secret spots to get away from the crowd, or lap up a bit of class-A culture. We hope you enjoy 26 of our favourites … [...]

BEING green doesn’t mean sacrificing the ‘cool ride’ part of your persona. The Green Guide runs a rule over ten eco-friendly cars so you can leave smaller carbon tyre-prints as you cruise around Andalucia in style. In ascending price order: 1. Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion 1.4 TDi: > 12,000 euros Without using hybrid technology, Volkswagen has [...]

HOW an incredible invention, the ‘Living Machine’, can turn sewage into crystal clear water in just four days, writes architect Liam Kellehar It might seem strange to talk about water recycling after the wettest winter in half a century, but I am afraid it is going to become a bigger and bigger issue. For the [...]

JUST a short drive away from the Costa del Sol lies some unforgettable scenery, rich in history, begging to be discovered on foot, writes Mark Davidson Most people’s idea of a perfect holiday can be found just 15 minutes up the coast from Malaga airport. Yet a 90-minute drive away from the airport will take [...]

HOW new technology that can even be controlled from your mobile phone is helping us heat and cool houses in the most sustainable way, writes John Wolfendale

FANCY a holiday without the packaging? Volunteering on organic farms as a Woofer is a great way to travel and experience green living, writes Tom Mellors

THE authorities are subsidizing a movement towards improving conditions and numbers of factory-farmed fish. But is it safe? asks Sara Oker

CHARMING as they may look, the beautiful whitewashed houses in southern Spain have a nasty habit of heating up in summer. Even if you seal the building properly, insulate it correctly, the minute you start cooking in the kitchen or open the door in rushes the heat of summer. But luckily, John Wolfendale, of green [...]