This wild mountain escape in Andalucia shines in every season – here’s what you need to know
FROM the beach, it looks like a hazy blue silhouette on the horizon. But less than an hour after leaving the Costa del Sol, that
Tourism chief slams Madrid over Christmas travel nightmare at Malaga airport
MALAGA’s top tourism boss slammed Madrid after chaos erupted at Malaga Airport during the Christmas rush. Francisco Salado, president of the provincial council and head
FIESTA! The best festivals in Spain for your 2026 travel bucket list
Now Christmas is out of the way, it’s time to look ahead to 2026 and plan your fiestas for the year.
Tenerife is spearheading a new kind of whale and dolphin watching – here’s what you need to know
A DARK, curved fin slices briefly through the Atlantic’s surface before vanishing into the blue. Moments later, a sleek grey back breaks the water again,
Off the beaten track: Check out these five destinations in Spain still crying out for tourists to pay a visit
PROTESTS against tourism, angry locals targeting tourists with water pistols, and pictures of banners saying,’Your paradise is our nightmare’ have dominated local and international media
Top five Spanish pueblos to visit once before you die – including the town of the eternal wind and a small Rome without queues
SPAIN is not short of gems, but these five pueblos will have you digging up your old camera, packing a bag, and setting off on
Ronda has struck the imaginations of poets, artists, bullfighters and musicians for thousands of years
RONDA doesn’t just appear; it confronts you. As the road bends, this captivating city leaps into view, rising like a white pearl surrounded by the
‘Tourism is no longer the main driver of the Spanish economy’ as growth figures are halved
SPAIN’S tourist industry growth has slowed down significantly according to sector group Exceltur which claims it is no longer the ‘main driver of the country’s
Sun-seeking Brits made up a fifth of record monthly total for foreign tourists in Spain
SPAIN recorded its busiest-ever single month for foreign tourists in August, welcoming 11.3 million people. That was a 2.9% increase on August last year with
Malaga Airport’s massive €1.5bn expansion plans: No need to remove liquids or laptops from bags
PASSENGERS travelling through Malaga Airport will no longer need to remove liquids or laptops from their bags once its new €1.5 billion expansion plan is
A secret waterfall in Spain’s heartlands reached by a beautiful hiking is ideal for nature lovers
IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems:
Ryanair threatens to cut another million seats to Spain by next summer as airline goes all in against Spanish airports
RYANAIR has warned it could strip another one million seats from flights to Spain next summer if the country’s airport operator does not back down
Vueling offers Spain’s airports 1.5 million new passenger seats in wake of Ryanair withdrawals
VUELING has announced a major boost to its winter schedule in Spain, adding 1.5 million seats across Santiago de Compostela and Tenerife Norte. The expansion
Ryanair makes welcome changes to carry-on luggage size after bruising battle with Spain’s airports
RYANAIR has increased the size of its free carry-on bag for all passengers following a dispute with Spanish authorities. Effective from early September 2025, travellers
July foreign tourist record broken in Spain as UK visitors rise but Germans fall
SPAIN has broken the 11 million mark for the first time for foreign tourists in July- an increase of 1.6% compared to a year earlier.
Foreign visitors flying to Spain rose by 6% during first seven months of 2025
SPAIN welcomed 63.7 million overseas visitors flying into the country between January and July this year. That’s a 6% rise compared to the same period
Don’t trust ChatGPT: Spanish influencers stuck in airport nightmare
A Spanish influencer couple’s dream trip to Puerto Rico descended into chaos after they blindly trusted ChatGPT for travel advice – and ended up stranded
Spain’s secret stunners: Skip the crowds and discover 12 incredible hidden gems you’ve (probably) never heard of
WHAT comes to mind when you think of Spain? For many an image of millions of people baking under the Spanish sun on a costa
Ryanair threatens ‘drastic cuts’ to flights in Spain due to airport tax rise
IRISH carrier Ryanair has threatened ‘drastic cuts’ to services in Spain following a 6.6% hike in airport taxes from 2025. Airport operator Aena announced the
Southern Spain’s most evocative coastline is bright, breezy and brilliant for walking, eating and watersports
WHILE it’s blowing a hoolie outside and well over 35 degrees in the sun, I’m sitting in deep shade and wondering what amazing culinary creation
How one historic town in Spain’s Andalucia is using AI to attract more tourists
VISITORS to Frigiliana will now be able to chat with an AI, called AMALia, via WhatsApp for recommendations and plans of how to enjoy the
Ryanair hits passenger record in Spain despite regional airport axe and route closures
IRISH budget carrier Ryanair has clocked up record passenger numbers in Spain in the first half of 2025- despite scrapping 12 regional routes. Figures from
UK sunseekers boost Costa Blanca airport to all-time June record
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport set a new passenger record for June with 1.9 million travellers- up 8.4% on a year earlier. Over a third of the passengers
Stargazer’s dream: Spain’s top five locations for the clearest view of the night sky
CONNECT with Spain’s starlit skies this summer and take part in the country’s astrotourism. Spain is working to establish itself as one of Europe’s best
Airport charges set to rise in Spain with passengers likely to face higher fares
SPAIN’S airport operator Aena wants to raise fees charged to airlines by 6.5% next year to fund future investments. The move is sure to incur
Luxury tourists from the Middle East are flocking to Marbella and its 5-star hotels
MARBELLA’S high-end offers, like five-star hotels and international designer stores, are attracting high-net-worth visitors from the Middle East this summer. The arrival of these luxury-loving