Fuming Brits threaten to boycott Spain over controversial new drinks limit rule
BRITISH tourists are fuming over a law that will cap the number of drinks you can enjoy each day. Authorities in Mallorca and Ibiza are
Spain’s record-breaking tourism boom is being carried by the Balearic Islands
AS Spain’s tourism boom shows no signs of abating, it is the Balearics that lead the way – or bear the brunt. New figures for
EU’s Entry/Exit System that will scan British passports could be delayed yet again
THE EU’s seemingly cursed Entry/Exit System (EES) could be delayed yet again, officials have warned. The system will see the stamping of passports for ‘third
Spain’s ‘Big Brother’ law for tourists is delayed: Government issues strict new deadline and warns of €30,000 fines for non-compliance
SPAIN’s so-called ‘Big Brother’ law for tourists has been delayed following outcry from industry leaders across the country. The legislation had been scheduled to come
Tourist hotspots: These were the most visited cities in Spain this summer
THE most visited cities in Spain this summer manages to spring a couple of surprises. Madrid surprisingly beat out Barcelona for the title of the
This is the most popular ‘staycation’ destination for the Spanish in 2024
THE southern Spanish region of Andalucia is still hanging on in the top spot for Spaniards as their preferred destination when enjoying a ‘staycation’. According
British couple found guilty of ‘outraging public decency’ after performing sex act in front of passengers on EasyJet flight from Spain’s Tenerife
A TRIP to the ‘mile-high club’ has turned into a trip to court for one British couple after they were caught red-handed performing a lewd
German tourist, 84, dies instantly after mistaking motorhome exit for toilet door while travelling at 80km/hr in Spain’s Valencia
A GERMAN woman has died whilst holidaying in Valencia after falling from a moving motorhome when she accidentally mistook the exit for the toilet door.
Spain breaks all-time tourism record in August despite rising prices and protests by locals
SPAIN has smashed its all-time record for tourist numbers in August, new figures reveal. In the eighth month of this year, a total of 13,586,095
Exclusive: Meet the British expat walking the length of Spain from north to south
FOR Tom Hopcroft, the past year has been a whirlwind. The business he founded – Guiris de Mierda, a lifestyle brand aimed at providing a
Flight from Norway to Malaga makes emergency landing after mouse ‘jumps out of passenger’s food’
A FLIGHT from Norway to Spain was forced to divert this week after a mouse ‘jumped out of a woman’s food.’ The drama unfolded on
Spain’s controversial ‘Big Brother’ law for tourists will come into force within days – here’s what we know
SPAIN’S so-called ‘Big Brother’ law that will effectively ‘track’ tourists in the country will come into force within days. From October 1, all tourists must
Ryanair loses ‘historic’ battle in Spain after passenger wins back €13.20 in out-of-court settlement
RYANAIR has paid back €13.20 to a passenger after she successfully challenged their booking policy. According to consumer rights group FACUA, it is the ‘first
Brits are flocking to Spain’s Balearic Islands: UK arrivals soar by 8% in first half of 2024
THE BALEARIC Islands have received over 11,479,118 international tourists between January and August. This represents a 6.8% increase on the same period last year. According
Ibiza plans to limit the number of cruise ship arrivals amid overtourism backlash
AUTHORITIES in Ibiza have announced a crackdown on the number of cruise ships allowed to dock on the island amid a wave of anti-tourist protests.
Spain-Morocco rail tunnel latest: Experts will study seismic activity in the Gibraltar strait to determine project’s viability – this is the proposed route
SPANISH scientists will study seismic activity in the Strait of Gibraltar in a bid to determine the viability of an underwater train connecting Morocco with
Revealed: How luggage fees on Spanish airline Vueling can cost three times the price of the flight
THE cost of flying with luggage on Vueling has reached new heights. Despite the EU handing out fines of €150 million to European airlines for
Sierra Nevada ski resort in southern Spain is launching a flash sale on passes – this is when it begins
THE Sierra Nevada ski resort in Granada is launching a flash sale with discounts on passes of up to 30%. The sale celebrates the resort’s
Malaga hopes to operate direct flights to New York throughout the year
Currently, the Costa del Sol airport offers direct flights to New York between May and September
Travellers beware: The UK announces date of new ETA border control system that will charge Europeans and North Americans to enter the country
SPANISH citizens heading to the UK will soon need to pay to obtain permission to enter the country. The new digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Spain’s Andalucia is set to break an all-time record for tourist spending this summer
ANDALUCIA is set to announce its best ever tourism season thanks to record-breaking revenue from international visitors. The period from January to July is on
Spain to create a national travel card that can be topped up and used on ALL public transport
TRAVELLING on public transport in Spain could soon be made much simpler. The Ministry of Transport is studying the creation of a national travel card
Ryanair loses mini court battle in Spain: Passenger successfully challenges €30 fee for printing off his boarding pass at the airport
RYANAIR has been ordered to refund a passenger who was charged an extra fee for printing his boarding pass at an airport in Spain. The
New direct flights between Istanbul and major city in Spain’s Andalucia begin this month – this is how much they cost
IF you are a long-term resident of Andalucia, you might be interested to hear that very soon you will have the chance to take a
Watch: Five things you should NOT do when visiting Barcelona, according to a British expat who lives in the city
A BRITISH expat living in Barcelona has handed out five key pieces of advice for any tourists visiting the city – including how to avoid
Germans are ditching Mallorca for a major resort in Turkey this autumn, booking figures suggest
GERMAN tourists have famously long loved the sun, sea and sand of Mallorca – but it may be time to say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ as new