The website for the Cervantes Institute in Madrid, founded to promote Spanish language teaching and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The site is divided into two parts; the actual institute and the virtual institute. The former part provides information about the language and courses, culture, reference information, and books. To enter the virtual site click on the words Centro Virtual Cervantes, this section provides cultural resources and references such as details of museums like the Museo del Prado and information about El Camino de Santiago, a route of great religious significance; also discussion forums. Both sites are in Spanish.

Spanish branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature. The latest news on conservation issues around the world, policies and voluntary activities.

Site outlining the threat to the Spanish language of 'spanglish', a hybrid of Spanish and English. Includes articles on the subject taken from the press. Part of the larger La Pagina del Idioma Espanol site. This site displays the W3C accessibility symbol on its home page.

Home page of the project to install a powerful telescope in the Roque de los Muchachos observatory, in the Canary Islands. Includes documentation relating to the project, links to partner institutions, the scientific background behind the project, and a webcam of the construction site.

An organisation promoting fair trade and the sustainable use of resources in Chile. Includes press releases, objectives and activities, information on partner institutions and regional initiatives, and similar programmes in Uruguay and Brazil. The 'Libros y Publicaciones' section provides access to articles on sustainability and related environmental and conservation issues.

Links to 156 Spanish newspapers, both national and regional. Most give access to the current edition but some (eg El País) require a subscription.

Access to "5932 newspapers from 176 countries" with a newspaper search facility, internet news service links, news search tools, radio news broadcasts, subscribable online magazines and the latest news headlines. Also links to a UK edition.

Programme of cooperation in the areas of science, technology, society and innovation research from this international organisation.

Home page of the Teide observatory in Tenerife. Includes background information on the observatory, the technology behind the telescope, and 'real time' images as well as pictures of celestial bodies.

Bulletin from UNESCO. Each issue includes articles with photographs on current topics in fields as diverse as education, ethics, human rights, culture, media, and the environment. Searchable by keyword. Also includes an archive of issues going back to 1998. Issues are also available in French and Spanish. Needs Acrobat Reader