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Ryanair boss fumes over latest Spain flight disruption caused by French air traffic controllers

Flights to Spain and Europe will be more expensive this summer, Ryanair boss warns – this is why

FLIGHTS will be more expensive across Europe this summer due to a lack of new planes, the boss of Ryanair has warned. Michael O’Leary said his budget carrier – and others –

27 Feb, 2024 @ 08:00

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These are the 25 best beaches in Spain – according to National Geographic

NATIONAL Geographic has named its best 25 beaches to be found in Spain in its annual survey. With close to 8,000 kilometres of coastline bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Cantabrian Sea

17 Feb, 2024 @ 10:00

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British tourist arrested over sex assault on UK holidaymaker at party-resort Magaluf hotel on Spain's Mallorca

Revealed: The cheapest weeks for Brits to book a holiday to Spain and elsewhere this summer – according to Which?

AS winter nears its much-anticipated end, millions of parents across the UK will begin planning for their annual family summer holiday. A new study by Which?, the consumer magazine, has revealed the

15 Feb, 2024 @ 12:28

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These 150-year-old baths in Spain have been branded the best in Europe by wellness experts

THE province of Pontevedra, in the northwestern Galicia region, is home to a 150-year-old hotel and spa that has just been named as the best in the whole of Europe by wellness

15 Feb, 2024 @ 10:51

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Costa Blanca Airport In Spain Welcomes New Look Tourist Information Desk

Spain’s Alicante airport smashes January record thanks to influx of British visitors

A LARGE number of UK travellers have helped take Alicante-Elche airport to a record January high with 958,088 passengers. That’s the best-ever start to a year and 20.5% more than 12 months

12 Feb, 2024 @ 17:15

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Renfe fumes at low-cost rivals: High-speed rail leader in Spain says other services keep offering cheaper tickets despite ‘losing LOTS of money’

THE head of Spain’s rail operator Renfe has slammed his competitors, Ouigo and Iryo, for not being financially viable to stand on their own two feet. Raul Blanco, president of Renfe, said

10 Feb, 2024 @ 17:00

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This city in southern Spain is the number one holiday destination in Europe for 2024, say experts – but do YOU agree?

MARBELLA has been chosen as the best place to visit in Europe by readers of an online travel website. The Costa del Sol resort came top of the poll conducted by the

9 Feb, 2024 @ 16:15

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EXPLAINED: Why is a major airline in Europe asking to weigh passengers before they board?

FINNAIR, the flag carrier airline of Finland, have announced that they will begin weighing volunteer passengers, including hand luggage, before boarding their flight. The anonymous exercise will see volunteers weighed, with data

7 Feb, 2024 @ 14:48

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Revealed: Plans for a new high-speed rail connection between Portugal and Spain – these are the two routes being considered

TWO routes have been suggested for what would be Spain’s first high speed rail link with Portugal. One proposal is set to become a reality- going directly north of Portugal across the

7 Feb, 2024 @ 10:10

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The must-visit town in Spain’s Cadiz that ‘the Spanish love’ and ‘the Brits don’t know about’ – according to the Sun

FOR many holidaymakers looking to soak up the Spanish sunshine, a trip to the Costa del Sol seems the obvious route. But reporters from British tabloid The Sun have claimed to have

5 Feb, 2024 @ 10:10

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The top 10 destinations in Spain for US tourists – according to the prestigious Men’s Journal magazine

THE number of US Americans visiting and moving to Spain has been soaring in recent years. With more and more direct flight connections, skipping over the Atlantic for a break in España

3 Feb, 2024 @ 16:15

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Warning: British residents are STILL having their passports stamped upon returning to Spain despite having the necessary documents – while TIE appointments remain scarce

Have you had airport issues or problems with booking a TIE appointment? Contact [email protected] BRITISH residents arriving at Malaga airport are still having their passports stamped despite showing the necessary documents, the

2 Feb, 2024 @ 14:04

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Revealed: How you can save BIG on flying to Spain and beyond with this ‘skiplagging’ travel hack – just don’t do it too often, warn experts

SKIPLAGGING, also known as “hidden-city ticketing”, is a controversial practice for securing lower airfares that involves getting off prematurely during a multi-leg flight. But how does it work? Pioneered by Skiplagged.com, the

2 Feb, 2024 @ 06:32

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Spain to relax airport security rules: New high-tech scanners will make life a lot easier for travellers in these 3 airports

SPAIN’S airports will begin installing new technology this year at security controls to allow the scanning of liquids and electronic devices without passengers having to take them out of their hand luggage.

1 Feb, 2024 @ 08:54

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This is the best all-inclusive hotel in Spain – according to the World Travel Awards

THE World Travel Awards, considered by many to be the ‘Oscars of tourism’, have chosen a hotel in Huelva as the best that Spain has to offer in the all-inclusive category. The

30 Jan, 2024 @ 14:29

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Major airport in Spain will expand: PM Pedro Sanchez announces a €2.4 BILLION investment

A €2.4 billion investment to expand Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez airport has been announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday. Sanchez revealed the massive plan during to a visit to the International

26 Jan, 2024 @ 10:37

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I visited Spain’s Sevilla for the first time and was blown away by its architecture and food – and the incredibly low prices

FOR many years, my understanding of Sevilla, widely renowned as the jewel in Andalucia’s crown, was shaped by unusual means. Studying Spanish at sixth form, we watched a film called Ocho Apellidos

25 Jan, 2024 @ 13:05

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Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia|

Renfe hacks: The many ways you can make BIG savings on high-speed train travel across Spain – and even into France

TRAVELLING by train across Spain is, for many, a much preferred option compared to flying. But while prices have been falling in recent months, flights are often still a lot cheaper. However

23 Jan, 2024 @ 14:16

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Ryanair cancels ten flights as new weekly cabin crew strikes start in Spain|

Flying to or from Spain? These booking tips could save you up to 24% on your ticket price in 2024 – according to Expedia

BOOKING a flight can be a stressful process and there are lots of questions surrounding the most cost-effective way to book. Many of these have recently been answered by travel giant Expedia,

22 Jan, 2024 @ 17:04

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Rural holidays are soaring in Spain’s Andalucia: These are the most popular areas for tourists

ANDALUCIA is becoming a hotspot for the rural tourism industry and two areas in particular are proving popular among visitors. A morning coffee surrounded by green fields, walks in the countryside and

22 Jan, 2024 @ 16:27

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Ryanair Claims More Passengers Will Fly Into Spain's Costa Blanca Next Year Than Before The Pandemic

Storm Isha wreaks havoc: Holidaymakers returning from Spain to Ireland are forced to land in FRANCE after spending more than six hours in the air

HOLIDAYMAKERS returning from Lanzarote were left shocked after their return flight to Ireland was diverted to the south of France. The Ryanair flight from the Canary Islands tried unsuccessfully to land at

22 Jan, 2024 @ 16:01

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Visiting Malaga? These are the 8 best hotels on the Costa del Sol- according to the Michelin Guide

THE Michelin Guide has begun evaluating hotels and these are the best 8 in Malaga province. The culinary guide has recently expanded into the hotel market to identify ‘the best and most

18 Jan, 2024 @ 13:39

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Must-visit: The picturesque towns on France’s southern coast that are just a 2-hour drive from Spain

JUST a short drive from Spain, these picturesque towns on France’s southern coast are a must-visit. Although many Spaniards choose Portugal for their weekend getaways, France is also full of many charming

17 Jan, 2024 @ 16:04

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This charming city in Portugal is a hit with Spanish tourists looking for calmer alternatives to the likes of Porto or Lisbon

SPANIARDS are flocking to this charming Portuguese city to find a tranquil alternative to Porto and Lisbon, the country’s tourist hotspots. Portugal has always been popular with the Spanish thanks to the

17 Jan, 2024 @ 15:27

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Spain’s tourism industry exploded in 2023 with a record-breaking 283 million passengers landing at its airports

SPAIN clocked up a record number of airline passengers in 2023 to exceed levels recorded before the Covid pandemic. Figures from the Aena operated network showed over 283 million people passed through

15 Jan, 2024 @ 18:00

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This ‘tourist free’ seaside village dubbed the ‘prettiest in Spain’ must be added to your 2024 travel list – according to the Sun

THE Sun has named this place Spain’s ‘prettiest village’ and says you should add it to your 2024 travel list. The British tabloid has praised the coastal village as a ‘fairytale’ location,

11 Jan, 2024 @ 14:49

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