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Why Brits remain the most important tourism market for Spain’s Andalucia – as region is set to beat all...

ANDALUCIA’S tourism bosses have toasted to their best and most essential customers - the Brits. As the region’s tourism industry bounces back in style from...

This city in Spain is a MUST visit for 2024 – according to Forbes

FORBES has revealed the ‘24 best places to travel in 2024’ and a Northern Spanish city has made the top ten.  The list, compiled by...

New direct flights from Alicante: Easyjet to connect Spain’s Costa Blanca with Southampton, Newcastle and 7 other European cities...

LOW COST airline Easyjet will be launching nine routes next summer from Alicante-Elche airport to coincide with the company opening a new base there. Three of...

British tourist recovery continues as tourist tax set to be scrapped ‘soon’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BRITISH tourist numbers to the Valencian Community are continuing to recover to pre-pandemic levels, said Valencian president Carlos Mazon on the first day of...

Extreme weather warnings in the south open up Spain’s north to summer tourism: Visitor numbers jump by half

NORTHERN Spain has seen a massive increase in tourism this year as scorching temperatures in the south put off visitors. In August, the regions of...

Over 60 in Spain? Get a Renfe ‘Gold Card’ and enjoy up to 40% discounts on train journeys across...

ANYONE AGED 60 and over- and of any nationality- can buy a Renfe 'Gold Card'(Tarjeta Dorada) at any Renfe station in Spain to enjoy...

Hope for Tivoli World: Foreign buyer is ‘very interested’ in re-opening theme park as a ‘major attraction’ on Spain’s...

FOR 50 years it was an essential stop for any visitor to Spain’s Costa del Sol. But the coronavirus pandemic forced the Tivoli World...

Costa Blanca blitz: Valencia government to splash over half a million euros on mammoth UK advertising campaign to woo...

THE United Kingdom is about to be plastered with adverts promoting Valencia and the Costa Blanca as the region launches a publicity blitz to...

Hotel prices soar in Spain’s Andalucia: Marbella and Granada see the biggest jump

HOTEL prices have soared in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, with the highest rises in the whole of Spain to be found in Marbella and...

Spain to cut back on short-haul flights: THESE will be the most affected routes if the socialist coalition forms...

A DEAL struck between the socialist PSOE and the far-left Sumar party to form Spain's next government includes environmental plans that would cut domestic...

Hotels on Spain’s Mallorca to study the working methods and hours of room cleaners

THE 850 or so hotels that belong to the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation have begun a study into the working methods and hours of...

Easyjet flight from Spain to London is grounded after passenger defecates on the toilet floor

A FLIGHT from Tenerife to London was cancelled just moments before take off after a passenger ‘defecated’ on the toilet floor.  Passengers were left stranded...

Six airports in France are evacuated over bomb threats: Major flight delays expected

SIX AIRPORTS in France have been evacuated on Wednesday morning after 'threats of attack' received by email, according to French media. The airports affected are Lille,...

Bans from the Balearics for boozed-up Brits: Proposed new ‘responsible tourism law’ to introduce even stiffer penalties for badly...

AFTER a summer of excesses, the Balearic government is set to revamp its tourism laws which could see bans from the islands for unruly...

This town in Andalucia is the most beautiful in Spain according to The Telegraph – and you’ve likely never...

JUST like many would say for England, the most beautiful destinations in Spain are not necessarily the mega cities that we have all heard...

Sevilla locals outraged at Daily Mail article putting the city on list of ‘tacky’ destinations for Brits to avoid...

INCREDULOUS Sevillianos are up in arms over a snooty article in Britain’s Daily Mail that warns Brits off their sun-soaked city. And the reason given...

French air traffic control strike causes flight delays across Spain and wider Europe

A STRIKE by French air traffic control has caused major delays to flights from the UK to Spain’s tourist hotspots.  The industrial action began at...

Activity Ideas for Expats in Spain This Autumn

Spain is a country that's rich in both heritage and culture, which is why it's such a popular destination for expats. While the weather...

PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs

RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of 'Proyecto Mascota Grande.' The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was...

5 Destinations for Your Dream Tri Unlocking Spain’s Secrets: Topp!

Spain, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, welcomes travelers from different parts of the world. From the bustling streets of Barcelona...

Renfe doubles AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, boosting capacity with 7,000 additional seats

RENFE, Spain's leading high-speed rail operator, is set to significantly enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Barcelona, effective October 17th. This expansion includes...

TOURISM TRIUMPH: Spain’s Torremolinos achieves record-breaking August with highest-ever number of travellers and overnight Stays

TORREMOLINOS has hit an all-time high in its tourism statistics this August, as indicated by recent data. The renowned destination on the Costa del Sol...

Spain’s summer hotel occupation nears pre-pandemic levels despite historically high room prices

HOTEL occupation in Spain this summer was within a hair’s breadth of that registered in 2019, the last full vacation season before the Covid-19...

Spain’s Renfe to Expand AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid in October

RENFE, the Spanish railway operator, is set to enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid, commencing on October 17. This expansion will see...

Spain’s Alicante-Elche Airport wins ‘Best in Europe’ Award for 15-25 million passengers

THE Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport has recently been awarded the 'Best Airport in Europe'. This prestigious recognition was presented at the start of September by...

Marina d’Or tourist complex cuts 2023 season short, cancelling reservations with no explanations

THE SUMMER season has ended abruptly, unexpectedly and without any explanation at the Marina d’Or tourist complex in Oropesa del Mar, Castellón province. The...

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