The hidden side of Benidorm
IT’S best known for its stag parties and excessive boozing – not to mention its own TV programme. But there is a lot more going on in Benidorm than most people realise.
Spain has ‘great potential’ to become major destination for sustainable tourism, says consultancy McKinsey
SPAIN has ‘great potential’ to become a major destination for travellers seeking sustainable tourism. That’s according to a report put together by global management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, and which also
€2 million boost for tourist projects in Calpe on Spain’s Costa Blanca
CALPE’S €2 million bid for European Union grants for sustainable tourism projects has been approved by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. The money will be allocated in three annual instalments
Mayoral candidate wants cap on cruise ships visiting Spain’s Valencia
VALENCIA’S deputy mayor and socialist candidate for the top job in May’s municipal elections says she wants a cap on cruise ships docking at the port. Sandra Gomez would implement a quota
Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca wants reservation system to visit two popular sea caves
JAVEA council has applied for €5.6 of EU Tourism Sustainability money to help reduce visitor saturation during the summer at popular seaside spots. Neighbouring areas like Benitatxell and Calpe already have some
The Olive Press team enjoys a Christmas trip to “hidden paradise” at Montejaque in Spain’s Andalucia
IT’S the season of office Christmas parties. Finding a more sustainable and sociable alternative to a boozy knees-up in a bar, the Olive Press team converged on the beautiful mountain village of
Spanish city of Valencia chosen as Europe’s Capital for Smart Tourism 2022
A EUROPEAN COMMISSION jury has named València as next year’s European Capital for Smart Tourism. The European Union will promote the city’s status as a mecca for smart tourism with a wide
Malaga’s Caminito del Rey wins coveted award for sustainable tourism
Recent surveys show that tourists increasingly prioritize sustainability