Spain’s Renfe to Expand AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid in October
RENFE, the Spanish railway operator, is set to enhance its AVE train services between Malaga and Madrid, commencing on October 17.
This expansion will see...
Spain’s Alicante-Elche Airport wins ‘Best in Europe’ Award for 15-25 million passengers
THE Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport has recently been awarded the 'Best Airport in Europe'.
This prestigious recognition was presented at the start of September by...
Marina d’Or tourist complex cuts 2023 season short, cancelling reservations with no explanations
THE SUMMER season has ended abruptly, unexpectedly and without any explanation at the Marina d’Or tourist complex in Oropesa del Mar, Castellón province. The...
Spain’s Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport records best August in history with 1,702,139 passengers
ALICANTE-ELCHE Miguel Hernandez Airport has achieved a significant milestone in its history during the month of August, recording its highest-ever passenger numbers, tallying 1,702,139...
Spain’s Malaga shines as star of Conde Nast Traveler’s autumn magazine
CONDE NAST Traveler's autumn magazine edition is turning the spotlight onto Malaga, the vibrant Spanish city that has been named the best national destination...
Spain’s Malaga port forecasts 200,000 cruise passengers in next two months
ACTIVITY is resuming at the Port of Malaga, marking the onset of the highly anticipated cruise tourism season in the capital city.
Following the summer...
Spain’s Malaga airport achieves record-breaking August with over 2.4 million passengers
MALAGA Airport continues its trend of record-breaking passenger numbers in 2023, with August seeing a significant surge in tourism and travellers.
According to Aena, the...
Spain’s Andalucia home to three of Europe’s top-rated monuments
ANDALUCIA is home to remarkable monuments, some of which rank among the most beautiful in Spain, Europe, and the world.
In TripAdvisor's recent ranking of...
Spain’s Malaga aims to triple its nearly 1,000 five-star hotel rooms in four years
MALAGA city has set its sights on tripling its high-end tourism offerings within the next four years.
The capital of the Costa del Sol currently...
Historic visitor record at Spain’s Malaga Cathedral this summer
MALAGA Cathedral has achieved a historic milestone this summer by welcoming 110,606 visitors during the months of July and August.
This figure represents a 10%...
Spain’s Malaga to host Seatrade Cruise Med Fair again in 2024
MALAGA is set to host the international cruise industry fair, Seatrade Cruise Med, for the second consecutive year in 2024.
The announcement was made in...
Spain’s Malaga Port witnesses busy September with increased cruise ship activity
AS SEPTEMBER marks the onset of autumn, the Port of Malaga is gearing up for a busy cruise season.
The spring season, which occurred in...
Travel hell as Renfe passengers are forced to wait up to FIVE hours on crammed trains before departing for...
PASSENGERS travelling from Madrid to Andalucia suffered another day of travel hell after being forced to sit on trains for up to five hours...
Travel CHAOS as THOUSANDS of train passengers are left stranded after Renfe is forced to cancel journeys in the...
THOUSANDS of desperate passengers travelling between Madrid and Andalucia have seen their trains cancelled as DANA’s torrential rains hit Spain.
All trains departing from Madrid’s...
Spain welcomes 47.6 million tourists in first seven months of year, spending nearly €60 billion
SPAIN welcomed 47.6 million tourists to its shores in the year from January to July, an increase of 21% compared to the same period...
Spain’s tourism sector closes record summer season with average occupation of 93%
AFTER several years that were severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Spain’s tourism sector has just closed a record summer season, with an average...
PRICES SLASHED: Which of Spain’s most desirable holiday destinations cuts prices the most over the autumn?
WHILE those in northern Europe greet the end of summer with tears of sadness, the people of Spain rejoice at the arrival of bearable...
LISBON: A cool cultural destination
WANT to escape the scorching heat of southern Spain and visit a diverse city with a rich cultural heritage and excellent food scene? As...
Spain’s Málaga festive vibe arrives at airport with ‘Pura Feria’ campaign
IN a bid to merge the lively spirit of Malaga's annual fair with the hustle and bustle of its airport, the 'Pura Feria' campaign...
Record-breaking July at Spain’s Malaga Airport with over 2.4 million passengers
MALAGA Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone with a record-breaking July, welcoming over 2.4 million passengers.
The previous record, set in July 2019, has been...
New €4 million municipal park set for October construction finish in British expat area of Spain’s Costa Blanca
WORK on the long-awaited new municipal park for Torrevieja's La Siesta area should be finished by October.
The area covers 44,000 m2 and has cost...
Enjoy a variety of heritage events and tradition festivals in Valencia
Summer is drawing to a close and the city is coming back to life, with plenty of exciting activities and festivals on the horizon....
STARLIGHT SANCTUARIES: A celestial journey through Andalucia
ANDALUCIA'S Starlight Sanctuaries offer unobstructed views of the night sky. Explore the beauty of the universe from Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen.
REVEALED: The most expensive holiday destinations in Spain this year – and the cheapest
THE average accommodation price for the most expensive holiday destination in Spain, according to a new top 50 ranking, will make your eyes water.
A...
RANKED: The place to be this summer season in Spain? It’s the Costa del Sol, baby
THE Costa del Sol dominates a new top 50 ranking of Spain’s hottest destinations for this summer - according to the Spanish themselves.
The golden...
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Carer ‘steals €20,000 watch from woman, 94, on Spain’s Costa Blanca before melting down her jewellery for cash’
A CARER has been arrested for stealing over €50,000 of jewellery from an elderly Elche woman that employed her.
The 94-year-old victim's daughter complained to...
