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 Spain’s Costa del Sol following weekend of heavy rain
PASSENGERS travelling from Madrid to Andalucia suffered another day of travel hell after being forced to sit on trains for up to five hours before
Travel CHAOS as THOUSANDS of train passengers are left stranded after Renfe is forced to cancel journeys in the wake of the so-called DANA storm
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 the
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 occupation
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 temperatures
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 temperatures
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 has
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. Get
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
Brits remain the number one spenders in Spain – but latest tourism report is grim reading for the French
BRITS are still the big spenders of Spanish tourism, accounting for nearly one fifth of total tourist expenditures in the first half of 2023. The
Spain’s Malaga Airport acknowledged for CO2 emissions reduction efforts
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA-COSTA DEL SOL Airport’s commendable strides in reducing CO2 emissions have garnered recognition on the global stage. The
Spain’s Andalucia welcomes over one million international tourists in June, 13.9% of national total
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es ANDALUCIA has welcomed more than one million international tourists in June, making up 13.9% of the total tourists
Spain’s Civil Guard nabs British holidaymaker at Santander ferry port over unpaid hotel bill
HE NEARLY got away with it… A 64-year-old British holidaymaker was arrested by the Spanish Civil Guard as he was about to board a ferry
Record-Breaking Year: Spain’s Malaga starts August with historic record of flights in a single weekend
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA airport terminal continues to break barriers in this record-breaking year for the number of operations and passengers.
Number of US visitors to Spain rises 17% in a year
MORE AND MORE American tourists are choosing Spain for their vacation destination, with the number of visitors from the United States arriving on these shores
Spain’s Malaga port set to welcome 13 cruise ships in August
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE newly started month of August will see minimal cruise activity, with 13 dockings scheduled by 10 different
EXCLUSIVE: Mother of stranded child reveals shock after BA removes ‘crying’ Gibraltar toddler from Heathrow flight
HEATHROW airport staff removed several local people including a woman and a five-year-old from a British Airways flight to Gibraltar over concerns they needed a
MALAGA CAMPSITE among the best in Andalucia
MALAGA's popular campsites range from quiet glamping sites to festive motorhome parks, so which one has just been voted among the best in Andalucia?
RONDA recognised as ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ for 2023
RONDA, in Malaga, Spain, wins 2023 'Tourist Destination of Excellence' award for promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and having great appeal.
Spain’s Renfe to boost ‘Low Cost’ Avlo trains in 2024 with new destinations and frequencies including Malaga
RENFE, Spain’s national railway operator, is set to boost its budget-friendly service, Avlo, in 2024 with expanded offerings. The company plans to significantly increase its