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Health alert in Tenerife
wrote: ‘First detection in the Canary Islands (TF) of this dangerous invasive species. It can transmit a form of meningitis and attacks our main crops as well as many wild plants. If you see it, don’t touch it and let us know right away by calling: 646 601 457’.
This species can grow to lengths of up to 30cm, although there is also the possibility of finding smaller specimens. Its shell is coneshaped and includes brown or yellowish veins. In addition, it usually presents a lighter or white colouration towards the end of the shell.
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Europe’s best-preserved castle
A CASTLE that is widely held to be the best preserved throughout all of Europe is ‘hidden’ in Andalucia.
Despite being a hugely impressive castle, and one of the most beautiful in Europe, this Andalucian legacy remains largely forgotten in Spain, according to a news source on Friday, July 21.
According to statistics from the Spanish Association of Friends of Castles there are around 10,000 castles in Spain. Although many believe that the true figure may be in excess of 20,000.
The majority of them are located in the autonomous regions of Aragon, Andalucia, Castile and Leon, Catalonia and CastileLa Mancha.
Some of the more wellknown ones include Butrón Castle, in the northern Basque Country, and Ponferrada Castle in Castile and
León. However, there are others that very few people know about, and one of the best examples exists in Andalucia.
The ‘Castle of the Seven Kings’.
Burgalimar Castle is located in the town of Baños de la Encina, a 40minute drive from Jaén. It also holds the prestigious title of being the oldest fortress in Spain. Experts agree that a visit is well recommended, it has very characteristic architecture, adapted to the geography of the terrain. The fortress has two entrances, a 15th century keep, 14 rectangular towers and a parade ground. land’s population that in the event of finding a specimen of this species, it should not be touched due to the health risk involved.
It is one of the bestpreserved fortresses in Europe and, as it is built on a hill, the views it offers of the surrounding countryside are described as spectacular.
They stressed that it is not necessary to consume the creature to become infected. It is enough to simply touch it and then put your hands to your mouth. Humans can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked vegetables contaminated with the animal’s secretions. For this reason, they warned that in case of finding one of these snails, members of the public should call the above number.
