Car hire deposit row in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Britons claim Benalmadena rental firm took money for damage they did not cause
The ten biggest mistakes tourists and expats make in Spain
One of the best ways to avoid being immediately pigeon-holed as a
TripAdvisor on trial: An Olive Press investigation
EXCLUSIVE: The Olive Press takes an objective look at the phenomenal success
Spain to jail railway cable thieves for up to six years after wave of sabotage sparks travel chaos
THE Spanish government have outlined plans to introduce harsher sentences for thieves who steal railway cables after a wave of sabotage sparked travel chaos across
Alicante Airport set for €1.15bn transformation with new terminal that finally gives Brits their own fast-track lane
BRITS travelling to and from the Costa Blanca will soon enjoy smoother journeys after a €1 billion overhaul of Alicante Airport was given the green
Costa del Sol business leaders urge Junta to add ‘reversible’ third lane to A-7 motorway – and boost case for long-awaited railway
BUSINESS leaders in Malaga are calling for a new reversible lane on the A-7 motorway to tackle chronic traffic that affects drivers between Malaga and
EU pushes back new €20 ETIAS travel permit to 2027 in good news for British tourists travelling to Spain this summer
THE EU’s new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be pushed back until 2027 in good news for British tourists heading to Spain
Expanding budget airline takes on Ryanair by opening its first bases in Spain
WIZZ Air will open its first bases in Spain this November to herald a major expansion in the country. The Hungarian-owned budget carrier will open
Petition launched to scrap the 90-day rule ‘killing Brits’ Spanish dream’ – can new digital border systems offer an alternative?
A BRITISH estate agent based in Costa Blanca has launched a petition to scrap the loathed 90-day-rule – and replace it with a new digital
What are the latest rules as airlines tighten restrictions for travelling to and from Spain with pets?
PET owners heading to or from Spain this summer should be aware of a raft of new EU rules and strict airline policies for travelling
Brussels rules out suspending new EES border controls at Spain’s airports – and blames local management for bottlenecks
THE European Union has refused to pause the use of new biometric border checks, despite pleas from airport and airlines for a pause during the
Malaga welcomes new mega cruise ship in port just days after receiving the largest in the world
A NEW mega cruise ship operated by TUI Cruises has stopped off at Malaga during a round-trip from Palma de Mallorca. Last week, the world’s
The Costa de Almeria is bracing for a bumper summer season as 35,000 British holidaymakers prepare to jet in
THOUSANDS of British tourists are expected to visit Almeria’s coastline this summer after the local council launched a new promotion campaign alongside Jet2. Under a
Revealed: The shocking state of Andalucia’s taxi services – with two-thirds of orders in Marbella going unanswered
A NEW report has shone a light on the deplorable state of the Costa del Sol’s taxi services, with an inadequate supply of vehicles costing
These are the worst airports in Spain for EES border delays, according to Ryanair
BOSSES at leading budget airline Ryanair have revealed the worst airports in Europe for border delays arising from the EU’s controversial Entry/Exit System (EES) –
Airlines demand Brussels ‘pause’ EES and warn of five-hour border queues for holidaymakers coming to Spain this summer
EUROPE’S airports and airlines are calling on the EU to pause its controversial EES system amid warnings it could cause queues of up to five
Work begins in Marbella on new San Pedro bus station to be modelled after a giant sardine
WORK has begun on a new transport interchange in San Pedro Alcantara, a €1.5 million bus station whose design is abstractly modelled on a giant
Andalucia beach tests new ‘smart showers’ that charge users a fee every minute to wash off sand and salt water
FOR many beachgoers in Spain, a quick shower to wash the sand away before heading home is an essential – and costless – part of
Malaga Airport to finally scrap bag-removal rule for liquids and electronics with arrival of new 3D scanners
PASSANGERS flying from Malaga may soon be able to keep liquids and electronics in their bags, as airports around Spain shift to new state-of-the-art scanners.
Travel chaos as Renfe strike cancels 320 trains across Spain just as summer holiday season gets underway
TRAVEL chaos has swept Spain’s rail network after Renfe cancelled 320 trains, hitting the country as the summer holiday season gets underway. The Sindicato Ferroviario
This town in Andalucia is the most beautiful in Spain according to The Telegraph – and you’ve probably never heard of it
JUST like many would say for England, the most beautiful destinations in Spain are not necessarily the mega cities that we have all heard of.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘A rude train driver left us stranded in 35C heat and ruined our holiday – is this how Spain treats its tourists?’
FOUR pensioners from the UK and France were left stranded in 35C heat after a tourist train driver with a ‘disgusting attitude’ refused to let
Europe’s airports chief tells politicians to ‘stop pretending EES is working’ and warns of ‘complete collapse’ as tourists face summer queues to enter Spain
A LEADING European airport figure says that passengers could face huge queues at airports this summer due to the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) and has
Warning for drivers on the Costa Blanca as ‘special’ new speed cameras are expanding to Denia and Javea motorway
DRIVERS on the Costa Blanca are being warned to expect new special speed cameras on the roads, with new devices set to be installed near
‘The worst place I’ve ever been’: Jeremy Clarkson’s savage verdict on Spanish city sparks backlash – but do YOU agree?
FOR many visitors it is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, renowned for its medieval old town, the world’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse and jaw-dropping
Barcelona triples cruise ship tax to €30 for day-trip tourists as mayor targets ‘zero’ short-stay calls
BARCELONA has approved plans to raise its cruise ship tourist tax to €30 per passenger per day, tripling the current rate as the city seeks
Warning for beachgoers as Andalucia records worst start to June for drownings in years
BEACHGOERS are being urged to take extra care after Andalucia suffered its worst start to June for drowning deaths in years. According to the Royal
Summer holiday blow as persistent 3.2% inflation squeeze forces one in five families to cancel vacation plans in Spain
A NEW study has revealed that one in five families in Spain have been forced to abandon their holiday plans this year as rising inflation
Costa Blanca airport sets new May passenger record with over two million travellers
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport reported over two million passengers in May- the first time that figure has been achieved in the fifth month of the year. The