What is the ‘tourism tax’ in Spain and where do I have to pay...
TOURIST taxes are common worldwide. In Spain, there are currently found in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
Regional and municipal governments impose tourist taxes through accommodations at hotels and short-term rentals, which are typically collected by the property owner.
Catalonia was the first Spanish autonomous community...
Travel warning for Spain: Restaurants are now charging tourists an extra ‘premium’ for tables...
RESTAURANTS in southern Spain are charging tourists extra for tables in the sun, it has emerged.
A furious local customer left a review for a popular eatery in Sevilla, Andalucia, branding her experience 'disappointing' after being told she could not have one of the...
Travel update for Spain: There will be a need for a tourist tax in...
THE mayor of a major tourist city in southern Spain has suggested it is only a matter of time before a tourism tax is introduced in Andalucia.
Jose Maria Bellido, Mayor of Cordoba, told Europa Press that its historic Mesquita receives around two million visitors...
Train sale in Spain: Travel across the country for just €9 as high-speed rail...
A HIGH-speed rail company in Spain is set to launch a huge sale this month with cross-country tickets from as low as €9.
Ouigo will kick-off its 'low cost' options from 10am on March 19, with the incredibly low prices attached to journeys up...
‘I’m an EU citizen travelling to Spain for more than 90 days – can...
THE 90 in 180 day rule has had travellers scratching their heads since it began being properly enforced against Brits after Brexit.
It basically states that Britons are now 'third country' visitors, meaning that much like holidaymakers from the US or any country outside...
SPRING SALE: Enjoy 50% off all Olive Press subscription packages for a YEAR
THE Olive Press is launching a huge spring sale with an incredible 50% off all of our subscription packages.
The huge discount is availble through the whole of March and will last for 12 months - whether you choose to pay monthly, quarterly of...
Must-visit: These 5 ‘low-cost’ escapes all within an hour from Madrid – according to...
TRAVELLING on a budget? Try these ‘low cost’ escapes all within an hour of the Spanish capital.
Puebla de la Sierra
A pretty town found in the Sierra del Rincon, Puebla de la Sierra is a UNESCO bio reserve.
The picturesque ‘valley of dreams’ is home to...
Must-visit: The Spanish waterfalls that will transport you to Costa Rica
EVER dreamt of going to Costa Rica? These waterfalls will transport you to the tropical paradise without leaving the country.
READ MORE: Town in Spain that is ‘identical to the Beauty and the Beast’ village goes viral
Lush rainforests, turquoise pools, cascading waterfalls and incredible wildlife,...
REVIEW: Getting Max value – the perfect place to eat on the Costa del...
THE sheer amount of restaurants along Mijas Costa makes it appear that hungry diners are spoilt for choice.
To a certain extent, this is very true.
But when it comes to establishments that can tick the three boxes of remarkable quality of their food, excellent service ...
The rural towns you should visit in Spain- according to your star sign
THIS is the countryside getaway you should take in Spain according to your horoscope.
Have you ever thought about taking a trip based on your star sign?
Spain has a weekend away for every personality from thrill seeking fire signs to calm water signs.
Now, the rural...
Slide away: Discover the super-luxury hotel at the heart of Granada’s Sierra Nevada ...
WE arrive outside El Lodge in just over two hours and before we can blink, the car is ushered away and our bags are in the room.
Some five minutes later we’re in the hotel skiing shop being fitted for boots, top-of-the-range Salomons with brand...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Our motorhome holiday in Spain was ruined by an organised crime gang –...
AN Australian couple have sounded the alarm after having their motorhome holiday to Spain ruined by an 'organised' criminal gang.
John Dickson, 76, was this week travelling with his wife in the north of the country when they decided to stop at the Camperarea...
This ‘sun-drenched’ city in eastern Spain is the most affordable ‘paradise’ for British expats,...
EXPERTS have named this ‘sun drenched’ city in eastern Spain the most affordable place for British expats.
Although many Brits flock to the Costa del Sol, there may be another expat enclave perfect for spending your ‘golden years’, according to InternationalLiving.com.
The Costa Blanca offers year...
This city in northern Spain is the new ‘foodie capital’ – according to The...
THE Guardian has named this city in northern Spain the country’s new ‘foodie capital’.
A complex network of tunnels takes travellers from Madrid under the Cantabrian mountains, finally emerging into a food lover’s paradise.
The green area abundant in countryside attracts visitors seeking a cooler climate...
Tourists face water restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia this year due to ongoing drought –...
NEW measures are to be put in place for tourists as Andalucia faces ongoing drought issues.
READ MORE: Drought latest in Spain: Malaga reservoir levels remain critical with NO rain forecast for the next week
Despite being one of Spain’s main industries, tourism is not excluded...
10 things to do in Marbella that won’t cost you a small fortune
THE Costa del Sol is also known for its luxury tourism, but there’s also lots to do that won’t break the bank. Here’s 10 budget friendly days out in and around Marbella.
Marbella was recently voted Europe’s top tourist destination by over a million travellers,...
Flights to Spain and Europe will be more expensive this summer, Ryanair boss warns...
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 - are waiting for new Boeing planes to be delivered, but expects they...
Why this ‘underrated’ city on Spain’s Canary Islands is a must visit for 2024...
THE Telegraph has named this city on Spain’s Canary Islands an ‘underrated’ must visit destination for 2024.
The Canary Islands are a popular holiday location for Brits looking for winter sun.
Many flock to the beaches of Tenerife or dunes of Gran Canaria to escape the...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘We’re young expats from the USA and this is why we moved to...
FLEEING increasingly unaffordable housing and political fatigue, a growing number of Americans are starting anew in Spain, where they’re drawn to abundant culture and access to a comparatively cheap high quality of life.
While the US State department does not reliably track the number of US...
‘This is absurd!’ Outrage in Sevilla over plans to close off a major tourist...
PLANS to close off a major attraction in Sevilla and charge tourists a fee to enter have sparked a huge backlash among locals.
The conservative (PP) mayor of the Andalucian capital Jose Luis Sanz said on Sunday that the new levy for visitors would...
Where you should visit in Spain and beyond in 2024 – according to your...
EVER thought about travelling according to your star sign? This is where you should visit in Spain if you believe in astrology.
Everybody knows that each star sign has a particular personality.
Geminis are notoriously duplicitous, leos are confident and scorpios are intense and fiery.
But what...
This tiny village in Spain with 40 volcanoes and a secret waterfall is a...
READ MORE: Huge 'crystal lagoon' is coming to this major city in Spain's Andalucia - featuring artificial beaches and water sports
The Sun has praised a tiny village in Spain for its 40 volcanoes and picturesque secret waterfall.
Brits love Spain for its sun, sea and...
Huge ‘crystal lagoon’ is coming to this major city in Spain’s Andalucia – featuring...
AN ARTIFICIAL inland beach lagoon conceived by US company Crystal Lagoons is to be set up in Sevilla.
It has created a process that allows crystalline lagoons of 'unlimited size' to be built and maintained at low cost anywhere in the world.
The company has already...
Revealed: The cheapest weeks for Brits to book a holiday to Spain and elsewhere...
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 most and least expensive weeks to jet away during the six-week summer break...
Revealed: Ryanair to launch direct flights from Malaga to these 5 European cities this...
RYANAIR is launching five new routes from Malaga Airport this year, it has been announced.
The budget carrier said new destinations in Europe will be available from the end of March until October.
The new direct routes from the Costa del Sol include Bari,...
Must-visit: Town in Spain that is ‘identical to the Beauty and the Beast’ village...
A TOWN in northern Spain has gone viral for being ‘identical to the Beauty and the Beast’.
READ MORE: This town of 'echanting forests', chestnut desserts and white-washed streets is a must visit for lovers of Spain's Andalucia - according to the Sun
At some point,...