Unesco has threatened to strip the island of its prized biosphere status because of a rash of illegal building along the coast.

David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.

Photos of the fans from the quarter final match between Spain and Paraguay at the FIFA soccer World Cup

Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.

There are fears Spain's top tourist site could be endangered by a plan to build a high-speed rail tunnel just 4 metres away.

Fernando Alonso is determined to repay his Spanish fans with a good performance in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on Sunday.

The Independent's Nick Duerden wonders why the UK has such different views on children in restaurants to the rest of Europe.

Children who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, researchers in Europe have found.

Joelle Thomson nobly sips, swirls and spits 47 wines to find her top 10 low-cost reds.

"The work in the car is now translating into lap times," Webber said after securing his third career pole. "It was a sensational qualifying session."

Liz Light explores the Spanish city of Cordoba - Hamilton's antipodal opposite.

Advice on visiting Barcelona, Valencia and Santiago de Compostela.

It's a tough job but someone has to source out the artisan products that fill the shelves of boutique delicatessen Sabato.

The quiet of the no-fly zone has been replaced by the roar of airplane engines across Britain today.