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Train wars in Spain: Government-run operator Renfe takes action against rival over 'too low' prices

‘From Madrid you can get to Barcelona or Alicante for €20’: Brit marvels at Spain’s ‘cheap and well-connected’ trains

A BRITISH man living in Spain has shared his amazement at the Spanish rail service on social media, pointing out that its advantages are ‘not

6 Apr, 2025 @ 12:30

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Luxury hotel chain Melia announces plans for the Costa del Sol’s Estepona

LUXURY hotel brand Melia Collection is set to make waves on the Costa del Sol with the launch of its first hotel in the region.

5 Apr, 2025 @ 11:45

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Gatwick the latest British airport to ease hand luggage restrictions in boost for Brits heading to Spain for Easter holidays

PASSENGERS travelling through London Gatwick airport no longer need to remove electrical devices or place liquids in plastic bags when passing through airport security. The

3 Apr, 2025 @ 16:00

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Ryanair announces four new routes from Spain’s Malaga – including one new flight to the UK

RYANAIR has announced that it will start flying from new destinations to Malaga airport this summer. The north east of England will now be serviced

3 Apr, 2025 @ 11:30

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Spanish and EU citizens visiting the UK now need this €12 document in major travel shake up

SPANISH citizens intending to visit the UK must now get a new digital permission starting from Wednesday, 2 April. A tourist visit (that is, a

3 Apr, 2025 @ 10:42

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Take a trip to Sevilla and visit Pontius Pilate’s house

ONE of Sevilla’s most beautiful monuments, Pontius Pilate’s House is a place of grace and elegance. Graceful columns, beauty everywhere you look, scented bougainvillea cascading

23 Mar, 2025 @ 12:56

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Heathrow travel chaos could be felt for days: Dozens of flights in Spain are cancelled

SPANISH officials have warned passengers that they could face days of disruption after the incident at Heathrow. While British authorities have confirmed that the fire

21 Mar, 2025 @ 17:11

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These are the three ‘happiest’ beaches in Spain, according to bizarre ‘facial recognition’ study

A NEW study analysing 100 beaches worldwide suggests that Spain is home to the happiest beach on the planet. London-based travel agency CV Villas used

18 Mar, 2025 @ 13:21

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Why Brits visiting Spain face ‘double red tape’ nightmare from next year

BRITISH travellers heading to Spain and other EU destinations could face extra delays at border controls from 2026. From next year, they will be required

18 Mar, 2025 @ 13:19

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Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations

SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,

15 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

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Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees

THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury

15 Mar, 2025 @ 09:00

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Locals block Ibiza beauty spot with BOULDERS and ‘no entry’ signs to ward off ‘avalanche’ of polluting tourists

LOCAL residents in the Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep area of Ibiza have blocked access to famous viewpoints. In order to combat the influx of

14 Mar, 2025 @ 11:21

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Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges

THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%. The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday

13 Mar, 2025 @ 15:50

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Live The Spanish Language and Rural Culture During the Best Time of Year – And Save 25% with the Olive Press!

TO truly learn Spanish, it’s best to get beyond the grammar and actually live the language! Imagine waking up in a charming village of Jarandilla

13 Mar, 2025 @ 13:17

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Did you know that fatigue causes up to 30% of road accidents in Spain?

Fatigue is a hidden danger on the road, responsible for 20% to 30% of all accidents, according to Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). It reduces

13 Mar, 2025 @ 11:07

Brits left stranded in Spain after air traffic controllers ‘went home’ instead of dealing with late-night diversion

BRITISH tourists aboard a Ryanair flight were reportedly left stranded in Bilbao airport after workers went home. On Saturday evening, Ryanair flight RK3209 from Malaga

11 Mar, 2025 @ 15:25

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Sevilla to build €100m lagoon resort featuring artificial beach and hotels

SEVILLA authorities have approved the development of the groundbreaking Lagoon City project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches

10 Mar, 2025 @ 12:38

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Watch: Panic on flight from Spain as passenger tries to open emergency door

THIS is the moment a passenger tried to open the emergency door on a flight from Spain to South America. Footage shared on X shows

6 Mar, 2025 @ 12:27

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Major tourist destination in Spain will DOUBLE its tourist tax

A MAJOR Spanish tourist destination is set to double its tourist tax amidst increasing tensions between locals and visitors. The Catalan government announced new legislation

28 Feb, 2025 @ 16:04

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High-speed rail link between Spain and Portugal to be completed by 2032

SPAIN and Portugal will be connected by a high-speed train by 2032, according to Portugal’s infrastructure minister. The high-speed line will link the popular Portuguese

28 Feb, 2025 @ 15:22

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Revealed: Spain’s cheapest and most expensive holiday destinations for 2025, according to hotel prices

THESE are Spain’s cheapest and most expensive holiday destinations according to hotel prices this year. The Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) has calculated the country’s

28 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

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Ibiza and Airbnb sign ‘historic’ agreement over tourist flats amid mounting tensions

IBIZA council and Airbnb have signed a ‘historic’ agreement to remove illegal tourist accommodation from the platform. The ‘pioneering’ plan will remove ‘flagrantly’ illegal properties

27 Feb, 2025 @ 13:08

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Marbella’s iconic Los Monteros hotel to reopen after ‘luxury’ rebrand

MARBELLA’S iconic Los Monteros hotel is set to reopen this week under the luxury Kimpton brand. The 195 room hotel boasts Malaga’s Michelin star chef,

24 Feb, 2025 @ 19:00

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