Spain is facing a drought, prompting tourists to conserve water during their visits.

Despite the autumn rains, the drought situation in some regions of Spain has not improved even during the winter months. In particular, popular tourist destinations such as Costa del Sol, Malaga, and Alicante are facing serious issues due to low water supplies.

This is reported by RBC-Ukraine citing Daily Express.

While the water levels in the northern part of the country are gradually recovering, the southern regions remain in a critical state. According to the latest report from the Association of Public Sanitation and Water Supply (AEOPAS), emergency water conservation measures are still in effect in Costa del Sol.

The situation is particularly challenging in 16 municipalities in the southern part of the country, including the inland areas of Andalusia, Almeria, and Alicante (Marina-Baja). Water levels in major river basins such as Guadalquivir, Segura, Júcar, Guadalete-Barbate, and Catalonia remain significantly below historical averages.

In Malaga, reservoir levels reach only 28%—a slight increase from last year's figure of 16%, but significantly lower than the 48% recorded a decade ago. Overall, water reserves in Andalusia stand at 34%, which is 15% higher than last year, but still 11% lower than ten years ago. In Almeria, the situation is even worse: reservoir levels are at a critical 9.38%, mirroring last year's figures.

Experts emphasize the urgent need for actions to diversify water supply and implement sustainable water resource management practices. In particular, AEOPAS representative Carlos Vega noted that the situation in the southern part of the country remains alarming, and immediate measures are required for improvement.

Tourists planning to vacation in the affected regions are urged to consider water restrictions and support local conservation efforts.

Floods in Spain

Following extensive flooding that occurred in early November 2024 in Valencia, thousands of people protested against the inaction of regional authorities. The demonstrators filled the city center, demanding the resignation of regional government head Carlos Mason, accusing him of delaying warnings about the impending natural disaster.

Residents of the affected areas claim that the alarm was raised too late, when many towns were already submerged. Mason himself defends his actions, stating that he acted based on data from official monitoring agencies. The floods claimed the lives of over 220 people, marking one of the largest tragedies in Europe in recent decades.

Meanwhile, public outrage has spread across the country. In one of the flooded areas, an angry crowd pelted royal family members with mud during their official visit. Local residents were dissatisfied that government representatives arrived only six days after the disaster and complained about delays in aid for the victims.