Yellow flags have been raised on a beach in Tenerife to warn tourists about dangerous marine life that's been spotted in the waters, as well as a purple flag ...

National flags might seem like a riot of colour, but there is one colour that you will almost never see on a flag and the reason comes down to the ancient trade in rare sea snails.

If you head to the National Mall in D.C. this week you will see 30,000 small flags planted on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capital. There’s a mix of American and purple flags to represent the ...

UK tourists warned after rare 'purple' warning issued for Spain 'and its islands' UK holidaymakers visiting Spain and its islands are being warned of an increase in jellyfish washing up on its ...

FOR the second time this week, lifeguards have hoisted a rare purple flag after sharks were spotted only feet from the shore at a Brit holiday hotspot. It’s the second warning issued to holid… ...

When visiting Spain, especially along the coastline, it is essential to educate yourself on the meaning of the different warning flags. Article continues below The most obvious is the red flag.

Holidaymakers are being warned after nearly 50 beaches in Spain were given the substandard “Black Flag” rating, with dog poo, pollution and poor urban development being blamed.

Lifeguards raised a purple flag - a very rare occurrence across the Canary Islands. That's according to Canarian Weekly, who report that an inquisitive hammerhead shark decided to investigate the ...

Yellow flags have been raised on a beach in Tenerife to warn tourists about dangerous marine life that's been spotted in the waters, as well as a purple flag ...

UK holidaymakers visiting Spain and its islands are being warned of an increase in jellyfish washing ... In addition to the yellow flag, a special purple flag for marine fauna is flying to alert ...