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Is it true that solar panels produce less energy in summer?It might seem counter-intuitive, but heat and other factors can actually affect solar panel performance in the warmer months Have you ever noticed or been told that solar panels can produce less energy during summer? At first glance, this sounds counter.. 16/07/2025

Andalucía cracks down on outdoor smoking with more than 150 smoke-free spacesThe region now has 58 smoke-free beaches and 93 public pools as part of a growing health initiative Spain is on a bit of a health kick and the government is busy trying to push through new legislation that will ban smoking in many outdoor spaces.. 15/07/2025

Stranded dolphin put down on Roquetas de Mar beach to avoid further sufferingAnimal organisation Equinac has criticised a lack of emergency resources for marine animals in the province On the night of Sunday July 13, the marine wildlife rescue association Equinac responded to an urgent alert about a stranded dolphin on the.. 15/07/2025

Body of elderly foreign swimmer found off Cuevas del Almanzora beachEmergency services suspect accidental drowning near Pozo del Esparto The body of a man was discovered on Friday July 11 off the Pozo del Esparto beach (pictured) in Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, according to the 112 emergency coordination.. 15/07/2025

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

A cheeky dip: Andalucía’s only inland nudist beach opens for summerCuevas del Campo’s Negratín reservoir offers a naturist escape in Granada’s semi-desert landscape If you fancy baring all somewhere a bit different this summer, Andalucía’s only inland nudist beach is now officially open.. 11/07/2025

easyJet announces 8 new routes in Spain for winter 2025The British low-cost airline will add more than 110,000 additional seats to the UK and France Although we’re still in the thick of the summer season, the airlines are already looking to the winter and making plans. This is certainly the case.. 04/07/2025

Seahorse has a stroke on Spanish beach... and survives!Tiny sea creature found struggling in Almería receives life-saving treatment after being rescued by a passer-by A young seahorse is recovering in intensive care this week after being rescued from the shore of a beach in El Ejido, Almería.. 03/07/2025

Read the July edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the July 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is.. 30/06/2025

Airport Buses celebrates a strong start following its launchPassenger reviews for the Murcia Airport transfer service are glowing, and now operators say a broader uptake is vital to sustain the new service Three short weeks after its launch, Airport Buses is already earning high praise from passengers travelling.. 10/06/2025

Make the most of the summer sunlight in Spain with solar panels from Ecocorp SolarAn abundance of free energy is there for the taking with solar power systems designed specifically to suit your needs As temperatures rise and there are more hours of sunlight than at any other time of year, it makes sense to reap the benefits.. 06/06/2025

This is where a brand-new dog-friendly beach has opened in AlmeríaThe move is a step towards inclusivity with a dedicated pet area in an area of Almería that has never had one before Mojácar Town Council has formally inaugurated its first beach area specifically designated for dogs, making the long.. 07/05/2025

High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025

Avenida Mediterráneo bridge in Almería city to be torn down this summerAlternative routes are being prepared ahead of the expected start in May 2025   The Avenida del Mediterráneo bridge in Almería is set to be removed this summer as part of the ongoing project to bury the train tracks underground in.. 06/02/2025

More UK flights to Almería and Málaga with Jet2 for 2025Both Jet2.com and easyJet are adding new flights and increasing capacity for this summer   British airline Jet2.com has announced its plans to expand services at Almería Airport for the summer 2025 season, increasing seat capacity to nearly.. 30/01/2025

Discover the Alpujarra Almeriense: A hiking paradise in southern SpainExplore the breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and adventurous trails of the Alpujarra Almeriense, a must-visit destination for nature and culture lovers   Nestled in the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Alpujarra Almeriense..

Solar power in Spain has never been cheaper: Make the switch in 2025Harness the power of the Spanish sun and save on your energy bills with industry experts Go Solar   If you’ve been thinking about switching to solar power, now is the time to act. The price of solar panels in Europe has reached an all-time.. 17/01/2025

Spain holds the only city on earth that is located between two tectonic platesThe plates are of importance for understanding how our planet can change and how continents can form   There is one city in Andalucía that is the only one in the entire world which sits on the edge of two tectonic plates. The edge of.. 16/12/2024

Yet another UK easyJet flight to be added at Almería airport for 2025The Bristol airport connection will be operational for the summer Almería Airport continues to go from strength to strength, adding ever more international travel options for passengers in 2025; already there have been several announcements.. 12/12/2024