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Lawyer takes Vueling to court in Spain and wins after airline charged him €60 for hand luggage in what judge branded an ‘abusive practice’

Spanish couple receive €1,700 compensation after overbooked and cancelled flights

A COUPLE have been awarded €1,700 after their flight was overbooked and their replacement was cancelled. The Vitoria-Gasteiz residents were due to board a Vueling

15 Jan, 2025 @ 13:30

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Ryanair urges airports to enforce alcohol limits before flights

BUDGET airline Ryanair has urged airports to introduce alcohol limits to prevent drunk passengers boarding flights. They claim inebriated passengers cause chaos for the company,

15 Jan, 2025 @ 12:30

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Beach in Spain is ranked among the 10 best in the WORLD by Lonely Planet

Respected travel publication Lonely Planet has revealed their top ten beaches in the world and this Spanish destination has made the cut.

9 Jan, 2025 @ 11:57

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These are the five ‘overlooked corners’ of Spain to visit in 2025, according to The Telegraph

A HOST of lesser known, unexplored gems of the Spanish heartland has been offered up by the British newspaper the Daily Telegraph. Their list includes

7 Jan, 2025 @ 13:45

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Brit travel chaos as snow forces closure of major airports: Flights to Spain among the delayed

BRITS hoping to jet away to Spain today have had their plans put on ice thanks to heavy snowfall. Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport

5 Jan, 2025 @ 09:30

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Double decker trains could be coming to Malaga city ‘to cope with growing demand’

MALAGA could have double decker trains to ‘cope with growing demand’ after the mayor’s unique suggestion. The mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre has

30 Dec, 2024 @ 17:00

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Must-visit: These two Malaga towns reflect ‘the real Spain’, according to The Times

THE Times has named these two Malaga towns the ‘real Spain’ after ‘walking the footsteps of poets.’ Washington Irving, Ernest Hemingway, Benjamin Disraeli and Rainer

30 Dec, 2024 @ 16:20

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Flights in and out of northern Spain suspended due to falling Chinese rocket

Tips for Expats in Spain: How to Fly with Iberia Without Surprises

If you’re an expat, booking a flight with Iberia can be the best way to go; however, knowing the nuances of your options can help

30 Dec, 2024 @ 12:59

Flight from Alicante to Glasgow is diverted due to ‘violent’ passenger: Police make one arrest

POLICE have made one arrest after a flight from Alicante to Glasgow was diverted due to a ‘violent’ passenger. The Ryanair flight was forced to

30 Dec, 2024 @ 11:19

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Spain travel alert: US government warns of terrorist plots and ‘civil unrest’ as it upgrades threat level

THE US State Department has upgraded its travel warning level for Spain. The country is now at risk level 2, out of a potential 4,

28 Dec, 2024 @ 18:21

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Good news for Costa del Sol train project: Government orders viability study for a rail route between Nerja and Algeciras

THE Spanish government has ordered a viability study into the Costa del Train project between Algeciras and Nerja. On Boxing Day the Minister of Sustainable

27 Dec, 2024 @ 10:49

Costa del Sol·Lead·Travel News

Fishing village dubbed ‘the most beautiful in northern Spain’ by National Geographic is a must-visit for 2025

THIS fishing village has been dubbed northern Spain’s most beautiful by National Geographic, as they name it next year’s must visit. Not all the charming

25 Dec, 2024 @ 14:00

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This is the best monument to visit in Spain, according to a poll of tourists – and it’s not the Alhambra palace

IT’s not the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s not the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Nor is it Sevilla’s Giralda. No, all three have been outshone

25 Dec, 2024 @ 08:00

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This is the most beautiful province in Spain for 2025 after it dominated the ‘pueblos mas bonitos’ list

SPAIN’s early list of the country’s most beautiful pueblos has been updated, with one province dominating the rankings. Once a year, towns across Spain eagerly

23 Dec, 2024 @ 13:00

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The best cities in Spain to celebrate New Year’s Eve, according to the Spanish

THESE are Spain’s favourite cities to spend New Year’s Eve, says a popular tour platform. Walking tour platform GuruWalk has ranked the top ten Spanish

22 Dec, 2024 @ 10:00

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Caravanning Alicante: Spain’s unmissable fair for all things caravanning is all set for Alicante

IT’S finally here! The great caravanning family is coming together once again for the most important event in the Levante region. Caravanning Alicante is back!

20 Dec, 2024 @ 12:22

Costa Blanca·Other News·Travel News

Teulada Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca To Celebrate Christmas Market on December 21st and 22nd

Teulada Moraira is gearing up for its much-anticipated Christmas Market, set to take place on December 21st and 22nd, 2024. Organised by the Teulada Town

20 Dec, 2024 @ 12:09

Costa Blanca·Travel News

EU’s Entry/Exit System will be ‘progressively’ introduced at Gibraltar’s border with Spain – here’s what you need to know

THE arrival of the EU’s new Entry Exit System (EES) is inching closer with the announcement of a six-month phased roll out. It is part

18 Dec, 2024 @ 13:40

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‘Shut up foreigner!’ Locals in Spain clash over ‘anti-guiri’ artwork as graffiti in Sevilla vows to ‘vomit out tourists’

ARTWORK demanding ‘guiris‘ to ‘get out of our neighbourhoods’ has sparked debate on social media in Spain. Guiri is a word used to describe tourists

17 Dec, 2024 @ 19:28

Andalucia·Lead·National News·Travel News

Low cost train operator Ouigo to start Murcia to Madrid services with €9 fares from 2024 High-speed journey to capital will take 2 hours and 45 minutes

Budget high-speed rail operator Ouigo to connect Madrid with Sevilla and Malaga from January – and prices start at just €9

FRENCH rail operator Ouigo is set to introduce new routes connecting Madrid with Seville and Malaga at a low-cost price. The new services will offer

15 Dec, 2024 @ 08:00

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This Marbella hotel is among the 70 best in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine

CONDE Nast Traveler magazine has named this Marbella hotel among the top 70 in the world. The prestigious magazine, Traveler by Conde Nast has selected

12 Dec, 2024 @ 13:31

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Spain’s ‘Airbnb crackdown’ continues: Government to investigate companies that manage HUNDREDS of tourist flats

THE Spanish consumer rights agency has opened an investigation into businesses that manage swathes of Airbnbs amid a tourist flat crackdown. Spanish authorities are investigating

12 Dec, 2024 @ 12:35

Lead·Property·Travel News

Must-buy: The carry-on suitcase that adheres to EVERY airline’s hand luggage rules

THIS is the carry-on suitcase that caters to EVERY airline’s hand luggage rules, including Ryanair. When it comes time to fly home for Christmas, many

8 Dec, 2024 @ 09:00

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Brits visiting Spain refuse to hand over long list of information as part of new ‘Big Brother Law’

TOURISTS in Spain are fighting back against new ‘Big Brother law’, refusing to hand over swathes of personal data. Brits holidaying in Spain are clashing

6 Dec, 2024 @ 16:37

Costa del Sol·Lead·Travel News

Revealed: The 42 questions Brits and other tourists will be asked under Spain’s ‘Big Brother Law’

THE exhaustive list of data Brits and other tourists will need to provide when visiting Spain has been revealed. Since the controversial ‘Big Brother Law’

5 Dec, 2024 @ 12:51

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Calpe Town Hall will be celebrating the festive season every weekend this December with its Christmas Fair

CALPE’S Christmas Fair/Fira de Nadal/, now in its 10th edition, will feature an exciting new format this year. For the first time, it will be

5 Dec, 2024 @ 12:10

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