Number of international tourists to Spain drops by 90%
THE number of tourists visiting Spain from overseas has plummeted by 90% year on year in November. Figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed
Spain vows no more problems for British expats returning to Spain after many refused boarding or shipped back to UK after landing
THE UK Government has been forced to step in after a slew of British expats reported being forbidden from re-entering Spain. Scores of Brits have
UK travel ban to Spain gets a 14-day extension
SPAIN has extended its ban on most travellers from the UK for an additional fortnight through to mid-January. The measure was due to expire on
Countryside holiday homes all booked up for New Year’s Eve in Valencia’s Castellon
Eight out of every 10 'casas rurales' throughout the province are fully booked for tomorrow
Helpline for British expats and tourists to be launched on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BRITISH residents and visitors to the Costa Blanca will be getting a new information helpline set up by the regional Valencian government. The move was
Tourist revenue drops by 61% as Spain’s Costa Blanca counts the 2020 pandemic cost
TOURISM revenues on the Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community collapsed by €11 billion in 2020 according to the Exceltur association. An impact study commissioned
CHRISTMAS VS THE VIRUS: Valencia offers a wide range of events to guarantee festive cheer while staying safe
Residents and visitors to Valencia city can enjoy a wide range of festive events while staying perfectly safe from COVID-19 and abiding by the health
ALL ABOARD: This week marks 10th anniversary of Valencia-Madrid high-speed train line
The AVE connects Valencia and Madrid in just one hour and 35 minutes, hitting a top speed of 231 kph
Last UK fliers to Spain’s Valencia region dodge flight restrictions following discovery of new COVID-19 strain
All passengers were checked for a negative PCR test upon landing
Spain’s airports and ports are STILL OPEN to British arrivals despite new contagious COVID-19 strain in UK
SPAIN is keeping flights to and from the UK going in spite of EU countries like France, Germany, and Ireland closing their borders. The closures
Spain’s Costa Blanca to spend €800,000 on ‘COVID-SAFE’ branding in 2021
THE Costa Blanca Tourist Board is to spend €800,000 next year promoting the area as a ‘COVID-SAFE’ destination. The move comes as the area announces
Mayor plans ‘green corridor’ to unite city currently split asunder by rail line on Spain’s Costa Blanca
CALLOSA DE SEGURA Mayor, Manuel Martínez, wants a train line through the municipality to be dismantled because, “the tracks cross the city and split it
British Airways permanently cancels 13 flight routes from summer 2021
BRITISH Airways has permanently cancelled 13 flight routes from summer 2021. “We are sorry that, like other airlines, due to the current coronavirus pandemic and
Cruise ships expect to resume sailing into Spain’s Malaga port by end of March
CRUISE sector professionals are hopeful that the sector will resume activity towards the end of March. The last cruise ship that sailed into the port
New luxury hotel to open in Palma despite COVID hit to Spain’s travel industry
IN a testament to Mallorca’s resilient tourism industry, another luxury hotel is setting up shop in the Balearics post-pandemic. Scheduled to open in 2022, the
PCR tests will be mandatory for those travelling from mainland Spain to Balearic Islands from December 20
Under the new rule, a negative result for COVID-19 must be presented by both tourists and residents of Spain at Balearic ports and airports
Brits to be barred from entering Spain and any other EU country from January 1 under current COVID-19 travel restrictions
BRITISH tourists will be forbidden from entering Spain and any other EU country from January 1, according to the current coronavirus restrictions The rules dictate
La Ruta de BikeAlao – Enjoy Valencia and the surrounding area on a BikeAlao bike
Whether you live here, or are visiting, Valencia is a city with many corners to discover. Set up in 2017 by Chris and Klara, an anglo-Hungarian
UK approval of COVID-19 vaccine increases reservations to Spain’s Mallorca by 30%
The announcement was landmark moment in the coronavirus pandemic with the first doses to be rolled out across the UK next week
Number of international tourists visiting Spain plummets 87%
THE world’s love affair with Spain appears to be on the wane after new figures showed tourists heading for the Costas fell by 87% year-on-year
High-speed low-cost trains being tested throughout Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPAIN’S high-speed electric train, the ‘Avlo’, is currently undergoing tests throughout the Costa Blanca. The section between Monforte del Cid (Elche) and Murcia has seen
British Airways flogging first class stock in bonkers Christmas sale
WHAT to buy the person that has everything this Christmas? In lieu of the chance to travel, you can bring the jet set lifestyle to
TO SKI OR NOT TO SKI: Which of Spain’s resorts are open in time for Christmas?
A royal favourite, the luxury Pyrenees resort Baqueira-Beret have been the first to announce their winter season opening date following extended coronavirus restrictions. Set for
REVEALED: Research finds only 38% of Brits will consider travelling abroad to Spain this Christmas
IN the latest blow for Spain’s tourism industry, a study has revealed that just 38% of Brits will consider travelling abroad this Christmas. According to
Move over Madrid! San San Sebastian named sixth best foodie spot in the world according to top chefs
SAN Sebastian has been named the sixth best foodie spots in the world according to a panel of top chefs. The much loved city in
Costa Blanca golf resort repeats success in top awards to become best in Spain again
A COSTA BLANCA golf resort has hit the jackpot for the second year running to win two prestigious international awards. La Finca Golf in Algorfa