Spain holidaymakers warned over hotel scam using fake booking confirmation links
HEADING to Spain? Watch out for this very convincing hotel booking scam
Barcelona’s new airport train line will take passengers to the city centre in just 20 minutes
BARCELONA’S new airport rail line has begun test runs, with trains now passing through the tunnel that will link El Prat’s two terminals to the
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Discover a part of Spain that ‘social media forgot – wild, expansive and almost tourist-free’, according to The Guardian Â
Originally published on July 1, 2025 THE Guardian has published a report proclaiming the allure of the undiscovered Sierra de la Demanda, located halfway between
Thousands march through Mallorca mountain town in second huge anti-tourism protest of the summer
UP to 2,500 angry residents demanded a massive reduction in tourist numbers on the popular holiday island.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: With names like Domecq, Cartier and Oppenheimer in the mix, no wonder Sotogrande in Spain is the Mediterranean playground of the rich and famous
Originally published on August 16, 2025 By Dilip Kuner and Jon Clarke THERE is nowhere in Spain like Sotogrande in summertime. The country’s most exclusive
Private sector rolls up its sleeves to save Madrid’s ancient Egyptian temple
The 2,200-year-old Egyptian Temple of Debod, which was once rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam, is now once again on the
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘The worst place I’ve ever been to’: Jeremy Clarkson stuns Spaniards with savage attack on city in northern Spain
THE Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm star didn't hold back in his criticism of the national treasure.
Spain records second lowest traffic deaths in July since records began
Spain's roads see second-lowest July death toll on record — but motorcyclists and cyclists still paying the price
The Costa del Sol AP-7 toll road at Manilva set to get a €7.1 million upgrade with 23 lanes
THE works will increase capacity at the Manilva toll booth after rising traffic on the route.
Relief for holidaymakers as Palma airport workers call off August strike – but cancellations hit Barcelona
HOLIDAYMAKERS flying to and from Palma airport in Mallorca this August can breathe a sigh of relief after an indefinite strike that threatened to derail
Brits pay less to holiday in Spain than stay at home this summer, new data shows
BRITS planning a summer escape can bag a bargain in Spain, where stays cost a fraction of traditional UK staycations. Data from holiday rental portal
Spain’s festival season calendar: Holy Weeks in Murcia and Albacete are standouts
THE festival calendar is packed with celebrations throughout the year. The wonderful climate, combined with the appeal of the festivals and cultural events, offers the
Two Spaniards among 13 tourists killed after sightseeing plane crashes over Peru’s famous Nazca Lines
TWO Spanish tourists were among 13 people killed on Saturday after a sightseeing plane crashed over Peru’s world-famous Nazca Lines. The Cessna Caravan C-208 came
Estepona’s new 300-space underground car park to open this summer for just one euro a day after €3.5m in cost overruns
A NEW 300-space underground car park in the heart of Estepona is set to open later this summer, offering drivers parking for just €1 a
Gibraltar airport eyes four million people catchment zone and battles Malaga for Costa del Sol passengers and routes
GIBRALTAR Airport could serve millions more passengers under plans to turn it into a gateway for the surrounding area of southern Spain. The government believes
Holiday chaos fears as Barcelona airport staff call indefinite strike before August getaway rush
STAFF handling baggage, check-in, and boarding at Barcelona Airport are set to walk out on indefinite strike from Tuesday. This is the second time in
In the Footsteps of God’s Architect: A Journey Through Gaudi’s Masterpieces in Barcelona
By Eugene Costello Now that the Sagrada Familia cathedral is finally complete after a 144-year wait for its central tower, there’s never been a better
‘Listen to local authorities’: UK minister offers advice to Brits in Spain and France amid wildfire chaos
BRITS visiting or living in Spain have been urged to listen to local authorities as a series of devastating wildfires continue to leave a trail
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