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Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why

THE commuter rail line between Fuengirola and Malaga is set to close for approximately six months from the end of 2027, as major infrastructure works

10 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain cracks down on motorhomes with tough new local parking bans and strict vehicle inspection rules for thousands of owners

THE number of tourists choosing a holiday on wheels in Spain has surged, with the number of campervans and motorhomes on the roads more than

9 Apr, 2026 @ 15:45

Lead·Travel News

Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month

THERE is finally some good news for rail passengers on the Costa del Sol, with direct high-speed trains between Malaga and Madrid expected to return

8 Apr, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Travel News

Top tips to avoid travel delays in Spain as air traffic controllers prepare indefinite strike action across 14 different airports

AIR traffic controllers in Spain are preparing to launch indefinite strike action from April 17, raising concerns over widespread disruption. The strike, called by the

8 Apr, 2026 @ 12:30

Canary Islands·Lead·Travel News

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

THE Malaga metro system has smashed its all-time Semana Santa passenger record, despite being hit by a wave of industrial action. The underground system closed Holy

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

A SECTION of the R4 Rodalies rail network in Barcelona has finally reopened more than two months after it was closed following a deadly crash.

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:18

Lead·Travel News

Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport remains largely untouched by the growing wave of global flight disruptions, caused by surging jet fuel prices due to the escalating

7 Apr, 2026 @ 14:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

‘Pets allowed’ overtakes wifi and swimming pool for hotel searches in Spain, according to popular holiday portal

PET-FRIENDLY accommodation is in higher demand than amenities like Wi-Fi or swimming pools, according to the latest data from Booking.com. Searches for pet-friendly accommodation on

7 Apr, 2026 @ 13:30

Animals·Lead·Travel News

Costa del Sol shrugs off gloomy forecasts to post strong Semana Santa tourism figures – even without high-speed trains

THE Costa del Sol has revealed strong Semana Santa tourism figures after shrugging off gloomy predictions. Despite a lack of high speed connections, Spain’s southern

7 Apr, 2026 @ 12:45

Costa del Sol·Lead·Travel News

The EU’s pet passport comes into effect this month – all you need to know about the new rules for flying to and from Spain with your animal

NEW EU pet passport rules come into force on April 22 – this is what you need to travel with your furry friend. From later

7 Apr, 2026 @ 12:09

Animals·Lead·Travel News

Air Canada launches new direct flights to popular Spanish holiday island

AIR Canada is set to stir up winter travel with the launch of new non-stop flights between Tenerife and Canada, as direct routes from Toronto

7 Apr, 2026 @ 11:36

Lead·Tenerife·Travel News

Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre

RYANAIR has set its sights on Sevilla, selecting the popular Spanish tourist destination as the place for its new engine repair centre. The €290 million

6 Apr, 2026 @ 16:30

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Sevilla·Travel News

Looking to escape the crowds? These seven Spanish towns are hidden gems, according to National Geographic

IF you are looking to escape the crowds of Barcelona, Mallorca and Madrid, National Geographic may have the perfect guide to Spain’s best-kept secrets. Nearly

6 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Andalucia·Galicia·Lead·Travel News

WATCH: Shocking moment TV cameras stationed above road in central Spain capture mass pile-up live

A LIVE news broadcast turned into a dramatic scene on Thursday afternoon when TV cameras captured the moment a crash unfolded on a major road

3 Apr, 2026 @ 15:05

Lead·Travel News

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

BAD news has arrived for Catalunya’s holidaymakers as the region doubles its tourist tax. From April 1, Catalonia’s new law doubling the tourist tax across

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:02

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

FIVE more V16 emergency warning beacons have been removed from Spain’s official approval list following a new update from the DGT traffic body. Nine devices

2 Apr, 2026 @ 09:36

Lead·National News·Travel News

Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Spain this week can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes that threatened to cripple services and trigger frustrating delays

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

This Spanish mountain range is ‘the most beautiful place in the world’, according to leading British magazine

THE Picos de Europa has been ranked the most beautiful place in the world by the leading British magazine Time Out. The mountain range in

31 Mar, 2026 @ 14:03

Lead·Nature·Travel News

Wave goodbye to your summer holiday? Airlines start axing flights as jet fuel costs soar – with supplies ‘less than a week away’ from running dry

FEARS are mounting that thousands of Easter and summer holidays could be culled as airlines begin cancelling flights amid the soaring cost of jet fuel.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 12:28

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Travel News

Almost three out of four tourist flats in Malaga flout rules designed to rein them in

ALMOST three quarters of Malaga’s tourist flats disobey the very rules designed to rein them in, industry experts have revealed. At least 72% of tourist

30 Mar, 2026 @ 15:16

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Airport strikes in Spain are called off in huge relief for travellers ahead of December holiday

Easter getaway warning as strikes begin at Spanish airports: These are the affected destinations and dates

MILLIONS of Easter holidaymakers have been warned to expect severe travel disruption after baggage handlers launched an indefinite strike across Spain’s busiest airports today. The

30 Mar, 2026 @ 14:44

Lead·Travel News

Spain’s Easter holiday airport strikes: Walkout suspended over weekend but disruption expected to kick in from first day of Semana Santa

HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Spain this weekend have been handed a boost after a group of airport staff suspended strike action until next week. Airport workers

28 Mar, 2026 @ 11:06

Lead·Travel News

Chaos finally over at Malaga airport? New English-language videos guides hope to slash queues this Easter

PASSENGERS travelling through Malaga airport this Easter are being promised an end to the passport control headaches that have plagued journeys since the EU introduced

27 Mar, 2026 @ 16:27

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Tourism slumps on the Costa del Sol with Marbella hotels barely over a third full

TOURISM on the Costa del Sol has taken a dip so far this year, with hotel occupancy dropping across the board and some areas of

27 Mar, 2026 @ 11:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella·Travel News

Spain’s Easter holiday airport strikes: All you need to know as disruption starts TODAY

HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Spain for a well-needed break should expect travel disruption from today as thousands of airport staff prepare to launch industrial action. Ground

27 Mar, 2026 @ 10:29

Lead·Travel News

Watch out for ‘zombie pedestrians’: Spain’s traffic authority warns drivers in new Easter holiday crackdown

SPAIN’s traffic authority, DGT, has issued a warning about the dangers of ‘zombie pedestrians’ – people distracted by their phones while crossing the road. According

26 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Travel News

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Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why

Spain cracks down on motorhomes with tough new local parking bans and strict vehicle inspection rules for thousands of owners

Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month

Top tips to avoid travel delays in Spain as air traffic controllers prepare indefinite strike action across 14 different airports

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now

‘Pets allowed’ overtakes wifi and swimming pool for hotel searches in Spain, according to popular holiday portal

Costa del Sol shrugs off gloomy forecasts to post strong Semana Santa tourism figures – even without high-speed trains

The EU’s pet passport comes into effect this month – all you need to know about the new rules for flying to and from Spain with your animal

Air Canada launches new direct flights to popular Spanish holiday island

Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre

Looking to escape the crowds? These seven Spanish towns are hidden gems, according to National Geographic

WATCH: Shocking moment TV cameras stationed above road in central Spain capture mass pile-up live

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

This Spanish mountain range is ‘the most beautiful place in the world’, according to leading British magazine

Wave goodbye to your summer holiday? Airlines start axing flights as jet fuel costs soar – with supplies ‘less than a week away’ from running dry

Almost three out of four tourist flats in Malaga flout rules designed to rein them in

Easter getaway warning as strikes begin at Spanish airports: These are the affected destinations and dates

Spain’s Easter holiday airport strikes: Walkout suspended over weekend but disruption expected to kick in from first day of Semana Santa

Chaos finally over at Malaga airport? New English-language videos guides hope to slash queues this Easter

Tourism slumps on the Costa del Sol with Marbella hotels barely over a third full

Spain’s Easter holiday airport strikes: All you need to know as disruption starts TODAY

Watch out for ‘zombie pedestrians’: Spain’s traffic authority warns drivers in new Easter holiday crackdown

Divers scouring the sea off the coast of southern Spain discover 34 underwater wreckages – including remains of boat from 5th century BC

PICTURED: Dozens evacuated from Costa del Sol tourist hotspot as fire torches shops and cars

VIDEO: ‘It’s like the Middle Ages’: Horrifying scenes in Jerez as young horse collapses three times from pulling carriages

Estepona details plans to complete last three segments of its Costa del Sol coastal path

Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why