Tourists get warning as jellyfish numbers explode

TOURISTS heading for the beaches of Spain this month should watch out. The authorities have warned that a massive invasion of jellyfish on the country’s east coast.

Over the past month, swarms of jellyfish have plagued many areas leading to temporary bans on bathing on many beaches.

The latest alert, posted on the interior ministry’s website, was issued after coastguards said they spotted new banks of jellyfish several miles off various points along the coast in recent days.