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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...

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. The...

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...

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...

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...

August Holiday Exodus: Spain’s Malaga Road Conflict Points Revealed

AS the August holiday exodus gets underway, the roads of Malaga are bracing for heavy traffic and potential bottlenecks. The National Traffic Authority in Spain...

Pets allowed on Spain’s Avlo trains: Here’s what you need to know

TRAVELLING with your furry companion can often be a challenge due to restrictions imposed by various establishments and companies. However, Renfe, the Spanish railway...

Spain’s Malaga airport delights travelers with a day of music and dance

PASSENGERS arriving at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport have been treated to a delightful day of music and dance performances at T3. The event took place...

Hero hotel security guard dubbed ‘Sheriff of Magaluf’ for giving rowdy teenage Brits a 7am ‘b****cking’

A HOTEL security guard has been hailed the ‘Sheriff of Magaluf’ by long-suffering mallorquins for giving a gang of rowdy Brits a 7am verbal...

Spain’s Malaga-Costa del Sol airport hits historic milestone with 10 million passengers in H1 2023

IN a momentous year spanning more than a century of operations, 2023 has so far been one of remarkable achievements for Malaga-Costa del Sol...

Spain’s Malaga airport launches new air route to Bristol with Jet2 four days a week

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport and Jet2 have successfully launched their new air route to Bristol. The debut air route, launched last Tuesday, July 25, offers...

Dirty sheets: The latest strikes to ruin your holiday? Laundry workers laying down the detergent in Spain’s Balearic Islands

HOTEL guests in the Balearics are facing the prospect of sleeping in soiled sheets after laundry workers voted to go on strike. Tourists visiting the...

Popular Holiday Packages Soar in Price: Here Are Tips for Navigating Financial Loans

Are you dreaming of a summer holiday in Spain? Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations for many. That’s why all-inclusive packages...

The best ways to learn Spanish without taking lessons

Learning any language can be a tricky business and the truth is that there is no perfect substitute for getting out there and practising...

Inventive ways to make new friends when you first move to Spain

Putting down roots in another country can be a daunting task even for the most extrovert among us. A new language, culture, traditions and...

Good news for temporary residents in Spain: Permits no longer revoked if you leave the country for over six...

A CHANGE in temporary residency rules means that those who spend more than six months outside of Spain will no longer have their permits...

Spain’s Malaga to once again host Seatrade Cruise Med in 2024

THE premier cruise trade event and conference for the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, Seatrade Cruise Med, has chosen Malaga for the second time...

Megayacht marina in Spain’s Malaga celebrates first year of activity

LAST Saturday July 15 marked one year since the Malaga megayacht marina began operating. The swish new IGY Málaga Marina in Malaga, with a 33-berth...

Employment in Spain’s tourism sector hits record high in June

THE NUMBER of workers from the tourism sector signed up to the Social Security system hit a record high in June, in line with...

Spain has ‘great potential’ to become major destination for sustainable tourism, says consultancy McKinsey

SPAIN has ‘great potential’ to become a major destination for travellers seeking sustainable tourism. That’s according to a report put together by global management...

No more summer strikes at Spanish airline Air Europa, as pilots union reaches deal 

THE SEPLA pilots union has reached a deal with Spanish airline Air Europa that will avoid any fresh strikes in the short term, after...

Spain grabs second best place for expat life in global survey

MAYBE it’s because of the laidback lifestyle, the cafe culture, the beaches and good weather or perhaps it’s just the good food.  But Spain has...

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